The 3-Minute Power Pose: A Science-Backed Way to Beat Monday Blues

Day 17 of the Fire Up Your February

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“Your body language shapes who you are.” — Amy Cuddy

Mondays have a bad reputation, but what if you could hack your brain into feeling more confident, energised, and ready to tackle the week—without caffeine (or at least before caffeine kicks in)? Enter: the power pose.

Social psychologist Amy Cuddy found that holding an open, expansive pose for just two minutes can increase testosterone (boosting confidence) and lower cortisol (reducing stress). In other words, how you hold your body can literally change how you feel.