by Shane O’Donoghue It’s 5:00 a.m. when the upbeat percussion and trumpets in “Walking on Sunshine” blast from my alarm clock. While those sounds are usually enough to lift anyone’s spirits, it’s not the case when the rays of light hinting at the promise of a new day haven’t evenContinue Reading
Spoken words I sometimes find tiring; written words are for me a source of energy and understanding. I can take the time to get the nuance just right without worrying that it is someone else’s turn to speak. I can examine a thought carefully, without it slipping through the fogContinue Reading
Back pain seems to be the biggest physical challenge when I’m writing. Sitting in one spot for too long triggers off a lower back issue I’ve had for years. Snacking on the wrong things can be a problem too—any excuse to get up and procrastinate, which usually means coffee andContinue Reading
I conducted my own very non-scientific survey. I searched every author feature on this website. Over a quarter talked about how yoga helped them stay physically and mentally well. That’s well over the number of all adults who practice yoga. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health’sContinue Reading
Having a profession that requires you to sit all day is coming under increasing scrutiny as a health hazard. And I do find it hard to think deeply when I’m standing up—I just haven’t been able to make that switch. Trying to Avoid Neck and Shoulder Pain While Writing SoContinue Reading