“stance switch”

A quick, practical idea you can use right away: your body posture can nudge your mood and self‑talk in minutes.

Try a simple “stance switch” the next time your state shifts:

• If you feel small or tense: stand up, widen your stance a bit, let your arms hang loose, and soften your knees. Lift your sternum slightly, lower your shoulders. Take three slow nose‑inhales and long mouth‑exhales.
• If you feel amped or scattered: sit down, cross your hands over your lower ribs, elbows resting on your sides. Let your exhale lengthen more than your inhale; let your jaw unclench.
• If you feel flat or foggy: stand tall, hands on hips or lightly clasped behind your back, eyes on the horizon, and add three steady belly breaths.

A 60‑second micro‑ritual:

1. Name it: “I’m in __ (frazzled / tight / low).”
2. Switch it: pick the stance above that’s opposite the feeling.
3. Breath count: 3–5 slow cycles.
4. Language check: say one line that fits the new posture (e.g., “I can take this one step at a time.”).

Why this helps (plain English): changing shoulder height, chest openness, and arm position tweaks breathing patterns and signals safety/agency to your nervous system—often easing self‑criticism and sharpening focus.

WE&P by: EZorrillaMc&Co.