A study in Health Psychology found that people who sit up straighter feel stronger, more energized and positive, than their slouchy counterparts.

Before you start to sag on your chair, stretch – you don’t even have to stand up. Reach overhead, cross your right arm over your left arm and touch your palms.

Reach for the stars for 5 seconds. This helps to lengthen your spine and open up the ribcage. You’ll release the tension that makes it so easy to slump. Then sit back upright and maintain a good posture.