Instant Stress Relief For Writers: Feel Happier With One Quick Change

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Laughter is the best stress reliever.

But how can someone initiate laughter? And how can you keep the stem of this laughter from turning into procrastination?

I often think that I am doing myself a favor by simply watching a sitcom and laughing.

After all, laughing releases endorphins to make you feel better, it acts as an exercise to strengthen your core muscles and reduces stress.

The problem with me watching sitcoms?

They are 30 minutes long, the first one tends to lead to another and I just sit in a chair by myself the entire time.

It does take some effort or activity to laugh at something, so what are some other things that can make you laugh?

  • A funny joke from a friend
  • A funny situation at work, school or wherever you are
  • A comedy club, stand-up comedian or funny movie

All of these are great, but once again they take effort, time and some even cost money.
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Write Away 10 Pounds In One Month

Does writing keep you out of shape?

Write Away 10 Pounds In One Month

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It does for me.

I wouldn’t say I’m pudgy, but I used to be a pretty good athlete with very little fat on my body.

Since I graduated from college, started my marketing career, then moved onto writing, I noticed one big change:

I don’t push myself physically anymore.

Sure, it wouldn’t be a day without riding my bike or walking around for a little bit, but I don’t seek out those areas of discomfort that make me REALLY healthy.

I indulge in pizza or junk food on most weekends, I take my time on my bike and the pull-up bar I bought for my bedroom door is quite dormant.

I gained about 20 pounds since I graduated college and last month I decided to change that upward trend.

Don’t get me wrong, I love being comfortable. I enjoy the leisurely (at least physically) craft of writing . So I wanted to see if I could add a small level of discomfort while still receiving quality results. I didn’t want to get “ripped”, but I wanted to look and feel healthier, and in turn help energize myself to write more.
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How To Write And Travel

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Can you write while traveling? Yes. Does it suck? Yes. After two weeks of traveling (for about a week to Indiana and an unexpected one week escapade of moving to a new home in Chicago) I have concluded one thing: Writing while … [Continue reading]

Branding Like A Boss: The Writer’s Edition

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Are you branding yourself properly? Writing often requires you to build separate platforms. This can cause increased anxiety, since you suddenly become the manager of multiple different brands. There is rarely any reason for this. As a … [Continue reading]

Writers Who Pick A Niche Get Better Results

Choosing A Niche

There are various areas of your writing career that will require you to choose a niche. What type of blog you would like to offer, what type of books you would like to write and even what types of freelance clients you would like to work … [Continue reading]

Nerd Is The Word

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The Star Wars Episode 7 chatter has recently been flooding the internet and this Jedi is way too excited than any 25-year-old man should be for a story about super-powered monks with laser swords and alien dogs who communicate by wailing and throwing … [Continue reading]

Why and How You Should Give Out an eBook (and more stuff) On Your Blog

Free eBooks and Other Content For Your Subscribers

How do you market your writing? Social media? Blog posts? Emails? Building an email list is the most direct way to market a book or other product. Having thousands of Twitter followers and Facebook likes is wonderful, but it doesn't have … [Continue reading]

This One Dreadful Thing Will Help Your Creative Thinking

Separation Sparks Creativity

My personal life often conflicts with my writing. My sister asks me to babysit my niece, my mom guilt trips me into tearing out cabinets for lake house renovations and my girlfriend sighs when I say I can't go to a movie because I'm writing at … [Continue reading]

What Spiderman Can Teach You About RSS Feeds

What Can Spiderman Teach You About RSS Feeds

Are you using an RSS feed for your website? If not, you are no Spiderman. Creating an RSS feed is crucial for the success of your blog for one simple reason: It adds to your web of connection options on the internet. Some people consume … [Continue reading]

What To Do After You Create A Blog Post

Marketing windows for writers

After you have found an idea for an intriguing blog post, concocted a beautifully written article, proofread and formatted, all that is left to do is hit the dreaded "Publish" button. I'll be honest, I hesitate every time I push that little blue … [Continue reading]

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