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 […]
Self-Employed? Get a Flu Shot!
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 […]
How Tai Chi Makes Me a Better Writer
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 […]
What I Love Most About Costa Rica
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 […]
Sleep Deprivation Hurts Your Writing Productivity and Your Health
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 […]
Want to Be a Better Writer? Just Relax…
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 […]
Health Insurance for Freelance Writers Under the Affordable Care Act
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 […]
Should You Go to Sleep an Hour Earlier?
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 […]
Hey Freelancer, Go Get Your Flu Shot NOW…
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 […]
How Writers Can Minimize Eye Strain at the Computer
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 […]
My Main Goal in Six Words
Here it is: live a long, happy, healthy life. All of my other goals are actually sub-goals in the service of this one over-arching goal. I have goals for exercise, diet, freelance writing income, information products income, learning, time with my partner Stephanie and my friends and family, and time spent hiking and traveling and […]
Are Your Sleep Habits Hurting Your Writing Career?
For you to be a truly productive writer, your body must feel good and your brain must be in top form. An important component for both is getting enough sleep at night. How do you know if you are not getting enough sleep? Simple: how do you feel during the course of the day? If […]
How to Be a Healthy Freelance Writer
It’s simple: The healthier you are, the better you feel and the more you accomplish in all areas of your life, including your freelance writing. If you’re sick, you obviously don’t feel well and you won’t get much done, writing or otherwise. Avoiding Communicable Diseases For starters, minimize your risk of catching communicable illnesses. These […]
How to Eat Your Way to Freelance Success
Do you want a successful career as a freelance writer? Then you must be very careful about what food you put in your body. What you eat determines how much energy you have and how much work you’ll get done, and potentially how long you’ll live — as a healthy writer you have the best […]
Small Positive Changes Add Up to a Big Difference in Your Life
Small positive changes will add up to make a big difference in your life: better health, better relationships, more happiness, more money. I think we all know this, but have you actually identified your small changes, and more importantly, are you actually doing them? Example: I Do a the Yoga Wheel Pose Every Day Health […]
Resolved: Coffee Increases Productivity…
Well, it definitely increases MY productivity, that’s for sure. Many studies have found that coffee in moderate amounts stimulates brain function and truly help you to become a “coffee achiever.” And there’s also a new article on Live Science that discusses the many health benefits of coffee: Coffee may be good for the brain, too. […]
Middle-Aged Brains Actually Work Quite Well
I have a middle-aged brain and it concerns me. Overall I do great, but my short-term memory sometimes … doesn’t work so well. But hey, there’s some good news for me, and for all of you that are in the 40-65 age category, or will be eventually. I just found a New York Times interview […]
Living Well — Or Slowly Killing Yourself?
Look in the header of this blog and you’ll see “Work Less” and “Live More.” I interpret “Live More” in multiple ways. It includes doing whatever it is that makes you happiest and feel most alive. I’ll say much more about this in the future. Live More also means living healthier — and living longer. […]
