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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? … Read on…A Writer’s Guide to Flying
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? … Read on…How Wearables Make You a Better-And Healthier-Writer
If you’ve hung out in a professional forum such as LinkedIn, you’ve probably come across the phrase “quiet quitting” recently. It sounds negative (and plenty of corporations make it out to be terrible). But I’m here to tell you to embrace the trend – especially if you’re a freelance writer. … Read on…Quiet Quitting for the Freelance Writer
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. … Read on…Naps: A Writer’s Forgotten Best Friend
Every writer experiences challenges. And everyone decides whether they’re comfortable discussing them or not. Me? I’m a fairly open book. And when it comes to my fibromyalgia, I’ll break out the megaphone. … Read on…I’m a Fibromyalgia Warrior and Proud of it (Most Days)
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! … Read on…Meditation: Not JUST For Exercise
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. … Read on…The Writer’s Guide to Stretching
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. … Read on…Ergonomics: Keeping Your Body OFF the Dead Pool
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. … Read on…A Question of Hygiene
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. … Read on…Come to the Dark Side
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