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Featured Writer on Wellness: Terry John Barto

2016-06-29
By: Colleen
On: June 29, 2016
In: Writers on Wellness

I would say that I am really disciplined keeping a regular exercise regime. I was a dancer so that kind of discipline was instilled early on. I find that classes like Yoga, Pilates, and TRX are better for me then going to the gym. The hardest thing is showing up. OnceContinue Reading

Featured Writer on Wellness: Robin L. Flanigan

2015-01-15
By: Colleen
On: January 15, 2015
In: Writers on Wellness

I’ve developed tendonitis in my right wrist, so I don’t type more than a few minutes without my hand brace or I start to have pain when I’m doing everyday activities like cutting food or brushing my teeth. On another note, I tend to do freelance assignments at a deskContinue Reading

Featured Writer on Wellness: Susan Marsh

2014-04-24
By: Colleen
On: April 24, 2014
In: Writers on Wellness

I am fortunate these days to have retired from my “day job.” Now I don’t have to choose between writing and exercise, but I sure can remember doing so. I developed a routine of getting up around 5:00 a.m. and writing for maybe 1 – 1 ½ hours before gettingContinue Reading

Listening to the Body’s Inner Voice

2011-10-24
By: Colleen
On: October 24, 2011
In: The Healthy Writer

It’s my first day of vacation, and I’m sitting in the Denver airport on a three-hour layover. Doesn’t take long away from the drive of the freelance life to be bitten by the creative writing bug. I love these times when I can just sit back, relax, and let myContinue Reading

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