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Finding People Who See the Real You

2015-03-24
By: Colleen
On: March 24, 2015
In: Finding & Following Your Voice, Who Supports Your Writing Dreams?

“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” ~Carl G. Jung Are you struggling to take a new path in your life? Is that little voice inside you urging you to try something new, but you have yet to take action? Be careful—you may have allContinue Reading

10 Ways to Soothe a Crick in the Neck

2014-07-01
By: Colleen
On: July 1, 2014
In: The Healthy Writer

I woke up with one of these a week ago. Yuck! There’s nothing like trying to work for hours at the computer when your neck hurts. In the past, I’d always just lived with it, slowly working it out through my yoga practice over a series of days. It gotContinue Reading

7 Reasons Writing is One of the Most Dangerous Professions

2014-04-22
By: Colleen
On: April 22, 2014
In: The Healthy Writer

Surely writing isn’t one of the most dangerous professions? Most people probably think writing is a pretty cushy gig. Kick back in your easy chair with your bon-bons and jot down a few words when the inspiration strikes. Go for a walk in the park. Enjoy the sunset from aContinue Reading

Featured Writer on Wellness: Claudia White

2014-04-03
By: Colleen
On: April 3, 2014
In: Writers on Wellness

I would have to say that the biggest challenge has been to try to stay active, both at my desk and away. I suffer from back pain, so strenuous exercise is difficult. Like most people, I have gained a few pounds over the years, especially when the weather turns cold.Continue Reading

Featured Writer on Wellness: Whitney Boyd

2014-03-21
By: Colleen
On: March 21, 2014
In: Writers on Wellness

When I am at a computer for long stretches of time, I tend to get snack-ish. It’s a guarantee. I will crave sugar and chocolate and chips and soda and everything unhealthy I can imagine. When I used to work in an office, I gained ten pounds in a yearContinue Reading

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