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The Way You Wear Your Hat….
By Dr. Carol Fleming

You probably didn’t know that you could read heads. But you’ve probably noticed

    - that some people have a ‘hang-dog’ posture,
    - the erect ‘head held high’ posture,
    - the ‘bobble-head doll’ head nodding
    - and the cocked-to-one- shoulder coquette.

Head carriage is a profound communicator of attitude that speaks to us nonverbally. You can influence the image you project by becoming conscious of your head carriage. For example, would you like to appear more mature and dignified?

  1. Find a hard cover book (not too big, not too small)

  2. Stand in front of a mirror and balance the book on top of your head

  3. Now stretch your body up, lengthening your neck, keeping your shoulders down and relaxed: don’t just stick your chin up. Increase the distance between your ears and shoulders. Watch yourself in the mirror so you don’t do something weird with your posture. You are now erect and looking proud.

  4. Turn your head slowly from side to side, keeping the chin line even. Take a few steps, side to side, front to back, keeping the head even and the book flat. Now, try walking around maintaining your posture. Try to have some normal arm swing. Yes, I know it will feel funny at first. It is different.

  5. Sit and talk on the phone with a friend and try to keep the book balanced. You will probably discover that you do a lot of head bobbing when you talk, because the darned book will slide off your head. That’ll teach ya!

  6. Practice your head control with the book until you’ve gotten the feel of it. Then take off the book and see if you can maintain the posture from body memory.

  7. Start noticing how other people hold their heads. You’ll find that you will form an opinion of their sense of personal worth, pride, health and vigor by their head carriage.

  8. Soon you’ll just have to think ‘book’ to straighten up when you want to.

Copyright © 2004 Dr. Carol Fleming. All Rights Reserved.
Permission to reprint with author and website acknowledgement.

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