Invisible illnesses already top the list of Not Fun. And getting them diagnosed? Yeah, that's second on the list. But alpha-gal is right in the middle of the two: an allergy that doctors never think of, and one that wreaks HAVOC on your entire body.
Category: The Dead Pool (Health)
One cannot live on writing alone (believe me, I’ve tried)
Swimming as the New Brainstorming Session
Physical activity is important for writers. But sometimes your daily exercise uses too much brain power to get any writing done. Swimming is the perfect compromise: a full aerobic workout with nothing but time on your hands to get lost in your brain!
A Writer’s Guide to Flying
At some point in your life, you'll end up flying. And odds are you WON'T be going first-class. So how are you going to cope with that less-than-stellar accommodation and still keep your writing brain from imploding?
How Wearables Make You a Better-And Healthier-Writer
Wearables have taken over most aspects of our lives. And while you probably use one to stay connected to your messages, have you considered how it can help your writing health? Or even your writing itself?
Naps: A Writer’s Forgotten Best Friend
You probably schedule your day. Even if it's nothing more than Wake, Write, Eat, Sleep, Repeat. But your writing brain can quickly start to burn out. And naps are the perfect way to reset and preserve your creative energy.
Meditation: Not JUST For Exercise
Everyone's heard the mantra (is it a mantra?) of needing to meditate more. The time out is supposed to balance your brain and body. But what about the benefits meditation can offer your writing brain? Food for thought!
The Writer’s Guide to Stretching
Yes, the stereotypical image of writers involves a stately hump. Those authors also tended to die young. Or at least suffer horrible physical impairments. Take it from someone who battles her body on a daily basis: You need to MOVE as you exercise your craft. Stretching breaks are the easiest way to accomplish that movement.
Ergonomics: Keeping Your Body OFF the Dead Pool
Writers spend A LOT of time at keyboards. Hours. Days. Weeks. MONTHS. It adds up. And the toll? Your wrists, spine, and neck (among other things). If you haven't discovered the wonderful world of ergonomics, you're missing out - and heading for a world of HURT.
A Question of Hygiene
One of the biggest struggles people face is getting enough rest. Without enough time in deep and REM sleep, you end up lethargic and exhausted day after day. And if you're sleep hygiene's out of control, those blissful hours or dreaming will continue to elude you.
Come to the Dark Side
If you're writing, you spend HOURS staring at a computer screen. And that work takes a toll on your body. You might think about various ergonomic solutions. But you probably forget about your eyes. And you WILL pay for it down the road if you leave out this handy switch.