Health Archives - Productive Writers https://productivewriters.com/category/health/ Work Less ~ Earn More ~ Live More Sat, 23 Apr 2022 14:53:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Write Better by Relaxing More https://productivewriters.com/2017/09/25/write-better-relax-more/ https://productivewriters.com/2017/09/25/write-better-relax-more/#comments Mon, 25 Sep 2017 13:59:13 +0000 http://productivewriters.com/?p=6634 Want to be a better writer? Relax! You hear it frequently. You may say it to yourself. And it’s very important. When you’re relaxed, you help keep your body healthy and you preserve energy that your mind needs to get your writing projects done. Here’s what you need to do… Proper Ergonomics I’ve written a […]

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]]> https://productivewriters.com/2017/09/25/write-better-relax-more/feed/ 8 Self-Employed? Get a Flu Shot! https://productivewriters.com/2015/09/30/self-employed-flu-shot/ https://productivewriters.com/2015/09/30/self-employed-flu-shot/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:29:42 +0000 http://productivewriters.com/?p=5983 To be a successful freelancer or self-employed businessperson, you need to maximize your productivity. Now think back to the last time you had the flu: How did you feel? Like crap? And how much quality work did you get done? Like none? You need to get a flu shot, and you need to get it […]

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]]> https://productivewriters.com/2015/09/30/self-employed-flu-shot/feed/ 15 How Tai Chi Makes Me a Better Writer https://productivewriters.com/2015/08/18/how-tai-chi-makes-me-a-better-writer/ https://productivewriters.com/2015/08/18/how-tai-chi-makes-me-a-better-writer/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2015 13:29:41 +0000 http://productivewriters.com/?p=5277 Look above at my tagline: Work Less ~ Earn More ~ Live More. I’m fortunate to have a freelance writing niche that pays me well, and my many years of study and application of productivity and time management techniques give me a lot more free time. And that allows me to Live More, which is […]

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]]> https://productivewriters.com/2015/08/18/how-tai-chi-makes-me-a-better-writer/feed/ 15 What I Love Most About Costa Rica https://productivewriters.com/2015/02/23/costa-rica-love/ https://productivewriters.com/2015/02/23/costa-rica-love/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2015 14:29:38 +0000 http://productivewriters.com/?p=5794 I recently returned from a five-week vacation in Costa Rica. I can happily report that I’m tanned, rested, and ready to get back to freelance writing and blogging. Why Costa Rica? For starters, it has a great combination of natural beauty, friendly people, modern infrastructure, and a reasonably efficient economy and government. Also, I wanted […]

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]]> https://productivewriters.com/2015/02/23/costa-rica-love/feed/ 23 Sleep Deprivation Hurts Your Writing Productivity and Your Health https://productivewriters.com/2014/10/14/sleep-deprivation-writing-productivity/ https://productivewriters.com/2014/10/14/sleep-deprivation-writing-productivity/#comments Tue, 14 Oct 2014 13:29:04 +0000 http://productivewriters.com/?p=5610 I’ve frequently stressed the importance of good health to your career as a productive freelance writer. Sleep is especially crucial, not only to your ability to concentrate on your writing projects, but also so you have enough energy to get them done on time. I wrote an extensive post about how lack of adequate sleep […]

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]]> https://productivewriters.com/2014/10/14/sleep-deprivation-writing-productivity/feed/ 24 Want to Be a Better Writer? Just Relax… https://productivewriters.com/2014/01/14/relax-body-better-writer/ https://productivewriters.com/2014/01/14/relax-body-better-writer/#comments Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:00:49 +0000 http://productivewriters.com/?p=4730 Relax! You hear it frequently. You may say it to yourself. And it’s very important. When you’re relaxed, you help keep your body healthy and you preserve energy that your mind needs to get your writing projects done. Here’s what you need to do… Proper Ergonomics I’ve written a popular post on writing ergonomics, so […]

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]]> https://productivewriters.com/2014/01/14/relax-body-better-writer/feed/ 18 Health Insurance for Freelance Writers Under the Affordable Care Act https://productivewriters.com/2013/10/30/health-insurance-freelance-writers-affordable-care-act/ https://productivewriters.com/2013/10/30/health-insurance-freelance-writers-affordable-care-act/#comments Wed, 30 Oct 2013 10:00:49 +0000 http://productivewriters.com/?p=4751 Working from home (or a coffee shop) as a freelance writer certainly has its advantages, like schedule flexibility and everyday being casual Friday. However the freelance writing lifestyle is not without its share of shortcomings. One of the most frustrating parts of the job for anyone who’s been freelancing for a while is trying to […]

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]]> https://productivewriters.com/2013/10/30/health-insurance-freelance-writers-affordable-care-act/feed/ 8 Should You Go to Sleep an Hour Earlier? https://productivewriters.com/2013/10/16/go-to-sleep-an-hour-earlier/ https://productivewriters.com/2013/10/16/go-to-sleep-an-hour-earlier/#comments Wed, 16 Oct 2013 07:17:49 +0000 http://productivewriters.com/?p=4737 Getting to sleep an hour earlier can make a major difference in your career and your life overall. There are 2 major potential payoffs for hitting the hay early… Payoff One: Get an Extra Hour of Sleep As I discussed in an earlier post, “Are Your Sleep Habits Hurting Your Career?” you need the proper […]

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]]> https://productivewriters.com/2013/10/16/go-to-sleep-an-hour-earlier/feed/ 27 Hey Freelancer, Go Get Your Flu Shot NOW… https://productivewriters.com/2013/09/25/flu-shot-self-employed/ https://productivewriters.com/2013/09/25/flu-shot-self-employed/#comments Wed, 25 Sep 2013 07:15:23 +0000 http://productivewriters.com/?p=4685 To be a successful freelancer or self-employed businessperson, you need to maximize your productivity. Now think back to the last time you had the flu: How did you feel? Like crap? And how much quality work did you get done? Like none? You need to get a flu shot, and you need to get it […]

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]]> https://productivewriters.com/2013/09/25/flu-shot-self-employed/feed/ 32 How Writers Can Minimize Eye Strain at the Computer https://productivewriters.com/2013/08/19/writers-computer-eye-strain/ https://productivewriters.com/2013/08/19/writers-computer-eye-strain/#comments Mon, 19 Aug 2013 07:15:12 +0000 http://productivewriters.com/?p=4449 Eye strain from staring at a computer screen is a common problem for many writers, freelancers, college students, and anyone who needs to use the computer a lot. Eye Strain and Your Computer Screen Your eyes connect you to the computer screen when you type, an important connection to be sure. However, if you’re not […]

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