The Writer’s Workout

As writers, we may be writing blog posts, articles, stories, schoolwork, research papers, or sales reports constantly, but that doesn't mean we have to stay glued to our desks all day. Writing may be a sedentary activity that ties us to a desk most of the time, but at the same time it can offer … Continue reading The Writer’s Workout

The Writer’s Diet

Athletes have healthy diets, and so should writers. Writing well gets easier when our belly is healthy and our brain and body are both well oiled. There's a growing body of research that suggests we have a "second brain" in our gut, that the bacteria in there contributes a great deal to our physical and … Continue reading The Writer’s Diet

It’s Okay to Be Sad

Often, we are sad precisely because we don't want to be sad, or suffer because we don't want to suffer. We want to feel good, but we always stumble along the way, or else find out that what we achieve or attain isn't what we hoped it would be. And we suffer, and we grow … Continue reading It’s Okay to Be Sad