The biggest emotional challenge of being a writer is trying to balance my passion for the craft, the time commitment required to bring an idea to fruition, and the demands of full-time work and parenting. I am a full-time teacher with three young children. I am also a “sandwiched” generationContinue Reading
It’s a common affliction for writers: painful sciatica. Perhaps the worst thing about it is its persistence. Just when you think you’ve seen the last of it, it shows up again to make your writing time miserable. If you’d like to say “goodbye” to sciatica for good, read on. WhyContinue Reading
by Kate Willett As a writer, you might spend a lot of time sitting at your desk. Whether you’re furiously typing the first draft of your novel or staring blankly at a notebook waiting for inspiration to strike, the slightly hunched-over sitting position you likely find yourself in may takeContinue Reading
by Luisito E. Batongbakal Jr. We’ve all heard about the evils of prolonged sitting: The longer you sit, the higher your chance of suffering lower back pain. Not surprisingly, almost every corner of the Internet is advocating the use of standing desks to curb occupational back pain. It’s true thatContinue Reading
I’m excited to welcome guest author Sarah Close to Writing and Wellness. Sarah plays the harp in the local symphony orchestra and other various musical groups. In addition to admiring her skill with the instrument, I have found myself on more than one occasion amazed by her posture. She sitsContinue Reading
Did you know that working at the computer can cause hunchback? You’re knee-deep in your latest scene. You look and realize an hour has past. How was your posture? You probably didn’t think about it, but odds are you were hunched over that screen the whole time, upper back bent,Continue Reading