Posture

When I was a teen, often my mother would criticize my posture, pointing out that I was slouching.

And lately, I've noticed that I tend to walk as if I was fighting a strong wind: head down, shoulders sagging forward, trunk slightly folded at the waist, spine curved forward.

It makes me look old, I notice.

Why did I start walking like this? Is it because I walk barefooted and my floor was unfinished for so long? Because I don't want to stumble on my cats? Because I hated the attention brought to my breasts? Because of the months spent with a pinched sciatic nerve?

From now on, I pledge to lift my head high, straighten my spine, bring back my shoulders, tuck my tummy in, and make my stride smoother. I'll look younger and feel better too!