Happy Thanksgiving. This is the start of the holiday overeating season. It’s a tough time of year for a lot of people for various reasons, and the stress of it all often leads to weight gain. Whether it’s eating in front of the computer to meet deadlines, such as NaNoWriMo; holiday parties; or just generalized [...]
The end of the year is a stressful for many. First, there’s Halloween and then Thanksgiving, followed by a slew of holiday parties, lots of holiday shopping, Christmas/Hanukkah, and then New Years. Whew! I’m tired just thinking about it. How do you get through a marathon activity such as the holidays, moving, a wedding, semester [...]
In July and August, I wrote about the first two components in the trifecta of writer’s pain: I taught the Neck Figure 8 for neck and shoulder pain and two different drills for relieving headaches. This month, we are going to travel down the arms to talk about carpal tunnel and repetitive motion syndromes. Previously [...]
Last month, I began a three-part series on how writers can address problem pain-areas. I explained a simple neck-drill that works wonders for eliminating neck and shoulder pain. Now it’s time to address the second in the trifecta of writers’ pain woes: The Headache. The skull has 142 joints called sutures, and they are all [...]
Being a healthy writer means being a pain-free writer. When working with writers, I frequently see three pain points that can largely be attributed to too much time at the computer. I call them the trifecta of writer’s pain: neck pain, headaches, and carpal tunnel. Over the next three months, I’ll be talking about each [...]
The body only does what the brain tells it to. As a result, we can accelerate the learning and creative processes through visualization. As writers, we can also use visualization to get unstuck, create characters, and develop new worlds — the possibilities are endless. More on that below. There are countless studies that talk about [...]
Last month, I suggested standing up and walking away as a means of lowering stress levels, while increasing focus and productivity. This month, I’m taking that a step further, suggesting you find a way to stand while you write—at least some of the time. Yes, really. Standing while working improves problem-solving ability, increases energy, and [...]
When you are staring at the computer, running against a ticking clock (aka a deadline)—whether it’s for an article, screenplay draft, etc.—and all you want to do is get up and walk away, that is exactly what you should do. Standing up and walking away from your work actually relaxes the body and calms you [...]
“I’m so tired I can barely see straight.” When was the last time you said that? Did you literally mean that, or did you say it as a figure of speech? My guess: It was a little of both. The eyes, like every other part of our body, are prone to getting tired. And, computers [...]
How often do you have a column due, and the closer you get to the deadline, the more stupid you become? You might start feeling lethargic, can’t concentrate, and possibly even get an upset stomach. Perhaps you even get a headache or become cranky. Believe it or not, those symptoms might be caused by improper [...]
Debra Eckerling is a professional writer and coach with expertise in feature articles, corporate communications, and public speaking, as well as social media and live networking.
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The leader of Write On!, Debra has been a professional writer for more than 10 years. She has expertise in feature articles, corporate communications, and public speaking. Write On! is a virtual - and live - writers support group, which helps writers of all abilities, mediums, and specialties take their projects to the next level.
