Are you a writer who struggles with imposter syndrome? by Beth Biss My writer friends often tell me about their struggles with it. I commiserate with them as best I can, but I have a dirty secret. When it comes to writing, I don’t deal with imposter syndrome. How canContinue Reading
Do you have a writer’s workout? by Hamza Benharrouse Writing can be a sedentary activity, and that’s not great for your health. Sitting for long periods of time has been linked to an increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression and anxiety, and even cancer. Working out,Continue Reading
Do your friends regularly post pictures of the delicious meals or desserts they’ve created? Do you look at them and feel your mouth water? Or do you like to watch those cooking shows where they regularly whip up something awesome and then eat it in front of you–after which youContinue Reading
~Writing Well Wednesday Tip~ When you go for a walk, how fast do you go? I’m not talking about whether you push yourself to go fast or slow. I’m asking, when you go for a walk, and you’re just walking your “normal” pace, what is that pace like? Walking speedContinue Reading
~Writing Well Wednesday Tip~ Have you taken a vacation yet this year? If not, are you planning one soon? A recent survey by Project: Time Off found that even though Americans took an average 17.2 days of vacation in 2017—the highest level in seven years—about a quarter of employees hadContinue Reading
~Writing Well Wednesday Tip~ Have you noticed it? Restaurant menus have changed. What’s new? Calorie counts. In May 2018, new regulations requiring restaurants to include calorie counts on their menus went into effect. It took a long time. The new labeling requirements passed in 2010 and were finalized in 2014,Continue Reading
~Writing Well Wednesday Tip~ If you feel constricted when wearing a tie, it’s not all in your head. Turns out that those fashion accessories really do constrict blood flow, at least a little. According to a new study by German researchers, ties change how blood flows to the brain. TheyContinue Reading
Self-care is a popular buzzword these days, but are you doing it right? Everybody’s talking about self-care as a way to improve health and well-being. Writers need to be especially conscious about it because the writing life can lead to health issues like back pain, weight gain, burnout, and depression.Continue Reading
~Writing Well Wednesday Tip~ If you’re a night owl writer, be prepared for some bad news. A recent study suggests that you may not live as long as your early-bird friends. Researchers followed over 430,000 people aged 38 to 73 for six-and-a-half years, and found that night owls—those who preferContinue Reading
The biggest emotional challenge: trying to keep the dream alive when all signs point to NO. Even once you’re published/have an agent/have an audience, there’s no guarantee you’ll be able to keep going/keep publishing/create a viable career. You’re only ever as good as your next book. Financially the odds areContinue Reading
Did you know that you have a “health personality?” You’ve probably heard that a “Type A” personality—one who drives himself or herself hard, works overtime, and has difficulty relaxing—is more at risk for a heart attack. There are other types of personalities at risk too. The so-called “Type D,” forContinue Reading
There are a lot of exhausted writers out there. We all need between 7-8 hours of sleep per night for good health. Less than that has been linked to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and even early death. Writers are creative folks, and need their sleepContinue Reading