1 week challenge: Do THIS pose in the mirror

Science-backed way to feel more powerful, assertive, and self-assured {NAME} — let’s do a simple exercise together. It’s an easy trick that can instantly boost your mood, self-confidence, and outlook for the rest of the day... And the best part is — it takes seconds. Ready? First step: Head over to your closest full length mirror. Step two: Put your hands on your hips, roll your shoulders back, puff out your chest a bit, and hold your chin up high. Step three: Take a deep breath — and on your exhale, say one thing you love about yourself out loud. Did you feel your mood shift? This is called the ‘Power Posing”... And it’s a confidence-building technique used by some of the most successful people on the planet! There’s even a TEDTalk all about it — led by body language specialist, Amy Cuddy. In her TEDTalk, she pointed out how ‘low’ power poses (like hunching your shoulders, folding in your arms, crossing your legs) can often lower self-worth and increase feelings of stress… Whereas practicing ‘high’ power poses (like standing up tall and taking up space) can help you instantly feel more self-assured and assertive. 1 And if this is sounding a bit ‘woo woo’ to you — there’s actually science to back it up. See, Cuddy and her team conducted a study to put high vs. low power poses to the test. First, they measured 42 volunteer’s testosterone levels (the “dominance” hormone) and their cortisol levels (the “stress” hormone”)... And then, each volunteer was asked to hold either a low or high power pose for 2 minutes. Once the 2 minutes were up, they retested their testosterone and cortisol levels, and amazingly: High power poses increased testosterone by 20% and decreased cortisol levels by 25%! 2 Pretty neat, if I do say so myself. So, {NAME}, I have a challenge for you: Every morning for the next week, I want you to head to the mirror when you wake up — and strike your best power pose. Be sure to stand tall… And bonus points if you say ONE thing you love about yourself. It can be literally anything! For instance, you could say something like: “I am worthy of accomplishment, success, and abundance.” Or… “I am a fantastic friend to those around me.” Whatever you feel in that moment — say it loud and proud! I think you’ll be surprised by how much that one quick boost of confidence can improve your entire day. :) Your Beverly Hills MD, Dr. John Layke //links.beverlyhills-md.com/a/141/click/10306132/742234759/_f6aefd14dbab967270a4db976d0f2967892d5235/0095019e1900d28bb302e00d9c4ac25a88e1496d P.S. Do you have any of your own confidence-building tricks? If so, I’d love to hear it. After all, with the New Year upon us, I’m sure we’re all looking for ways to add a little ‘pep’ in our step and tackle our goals. So be sure to let me know — and if it’s alright with you, I’d love to share it with the rest of the BHMD family. Sources: 1.Cuddy A. Your body language may shape who you are. Ted.com. Published 2022. Accessed January 7, 2022. 2.Power Posing: Fake It Until You Make It. HBS Working Knowledge. Published 2022. Accessed January 7, 2022.     This email was sent to {EMAIL} by jlayke@beverlyhills-md.com [Edit Profile]( | [Manage Subscriptions]( | [VIP Discounts]( | [Join Text Club]( | [Subscribe](  8391 Beverly Blvd., #471, Los Angeles, CA 90048   [Report Spam](  These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Â