It's almost that time of year again... Christmas! Do you leave gift shopping to the last minute or are you well organised and already have everything sorted? Perhaps you are looking for a gift for a tall person in your life (or perhaps you're looking for a gift for yourself)? Look no further. Here are some awesome Christmas Gift Ideas For Tall People… Books for Tall … [Read more...]
How To Pick Airplane Seats With The Most Legroom
Airplane seats can make or break a flight. As a tall person there are only 2 types of seats you can get on an airplane: A good seat: one that has plenty of legroom and overall space - these make your trip enjoyable. A bad seat: one where there is so little legroom your legs end up massaging the back of the person sitting in front - these make your flight a living … [Read more...]
How to Sit Straighter, Stand Taller & Look Better Instantly
Do you ever make the conscious decision to sit straighter but after a short time you catch yourself slouching again? Or perhaps you're standing tall and realise later that your posture has gone bad? No need to be ashamed about it. We all have plenty of things going on in our hectic and busy schedules and so our posture doesn't always make it to the top of our … [Read more...]
How I Saved Money and Improved My Skin Shaving with Olive Oil
A while ago I read an article about shaving with olive oil and it blew my mind. The article said that shaving with olive oil will give me a closer shave, is better for my skin, is less messy and is cheaper. My initial thought was “yeah right, olive oil is for cooking, not for shaving”. I dismissed the idea completely and forgot about it. Two days later I was shaving … [Read more...]
5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Confidence
The simple fact of life is that you are tall and no matter where you go or what you do you will stand out. You were born with the gift of height – no matter how much you might wish otherwise it’s not going to change. Some of us love standing out wherever we go and fully embrace it whereas others might feel a bit self-conscious and consequently lacking in confidence. To make … [Read more...]
Boost Your Confidence With A Simple 2-Minute Hack
Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, yet so many people struggle to find it. It's not a static quality; rather, it's a mindset that takes effort to maintain. It must be practiced and mastered just like any other skill. Learn to master confidence and you'll change your life for the better! If you are tall you will stand out; this can … [Read more...]
Appear Less Intimidating With One Simple Trick
Recently I came to the realisation that sometimes, unintentionally, my height is intimidating to some people. I’m the type of person that is proud of my height and not for a second do I feel bad about it. I strive to stand with good posture as much as I can and try to display open and dominant body language wherever I go. Sometimes my resting facial expression can be somewhat … [Read more...]
Unleash The Amazing Power Of Eye Contact
Growing up I remember my parents always telling me "when you talk to someone, make sure you look them in the eye". As a child I never considered the importance of what that implied nor did I ever think it would shape how people perceive me and the level of confidence I exude. Lately I've been paying more attention to how people (especially those that are tall) communicate with … [Read more...]
Effective Hacks For Standing In A Group
When in a group, how often do you find yourself in the following situation: You are out with a group of friends at a bar or a party, there is music playing in the background and everyone is talking and having a great time. Everyone except for you, because you are too tall to hear the conversations below. Instead, you are standing there looking around, smiling and nodding … [Read more...]
Cutting Board Optimisation For Tall People
One tall person problem that often goes unnoticed is having to bend down to use a cutting board on the kitchen bench top. It feels silly to admit this but I've spent nearly my whole life not paying attention to the fact that I've been hunching like Quasimodo whenever I've had to cut and prepare food. My kitchen counter sits at a height of 92 cm (approx. 36") from the ground. … [Read more...]