748: Live Longer, Happier and Healthier By Improving Your Posture with Tana Hope

Tana Hope is here to deliver some much-needed advice to entrepreneurs about health, posture, longevity, and taking better care of ourselves -- including advice on exercise, sleep, diet, and more.

Tana Hope is an author and expert on posture and body awareness. She has written a series of books called "The Body Operator's User's Guide" that aim to help people live longer, happier, and healthier lives by improving their posture and daily habits. Today, Tana discusses the importance of understanding how gravity affects the body and the need to be mindful of our basic body functions, such as walking, sitting, and sleeping. She shares her journey of discovering the impact of poor posture and how simple adjustments can lead to significant improvements in overall health and performance.

Quotes

“Our body—just like a car, if you abuse it, it's going to break down fast, and you're going to experience a lot of problems, and maybe you will not have the most optimal performance out of it.” - Tana Hope

“Holding your head upright is extremely important for your brain to function at its full capacity.” - Tana Hope

“Remember, what we do the most affects us the most. What we do the most—like breathing, standing, walking, sitting, sleeping—those basic body functions that we do every day—needs to be learned the proper way, so that you can perform at your best.” - Tana Hope

Takeaways

01:12 Being aware of how the body is aligned and the impact of gravity is crucial for optimal performance and health.

12:57 Simple adjustments to daily habits like sleeping, walking, and sitting can have a significant positive impact on overall well-being.

21:59 Addressing small issues early on can prevent larger problems and costly medical interventions down the line.

25:20 Experimenting with different postures and techniques can help find the most beneficial ways to use the body.

28:47 Balancing productivity and relaxation requires mindfulness and a willingness to adjust one's approach as needed.

Resources

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Filed in: Archive 3: 2018-2020 • Interview • Podcast

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