You’re in the zone working on your latest book or blog project. You have a strict deadline with no time to spare. Does this sound familiar? Did you know that being active will help your writing productivity?
Writers due to the nature of the work are sedentary creatures and exercise is not top of mind. Did you know that you’ll be more productive by taking some time away and getting active?
I know just thinking about this makes you nervous and you don’t have the time. I hear you. I’ve been there.
It’s easy to get carried away in the moment. You’re immersed in your story and eager to get it all down before it disappears.
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Reality
However, the reality of the writing process involves long periods hunching over your computer sometimes without a break. This can play havoc on your posture, shoulders, neck and other parts of the body. Joint, muscle issues creep up on you slowly. The cause; repetitive overuse of muscles and long periods of sitting.
In the short term, your neck or shoulder may be sore and you think nothing of it. Long term this soreness could turn into tendonitis or something more serious that requires medical attention. This injury could stop you from doing the very thing you love most of all.. writing.
Solution
So what’s the solution? Incorporate exercise into your daily routine. There are so many good reasons for doing this. Mentally you will have a clearer mind. Physically your body will feel better.
This regular movement creates a much needed life balance. Another benefit, your writing productivity will improve. Amazing right?
Fact
Did you know the best ideas come to you while you are exercising? More blood pumps through your brain while you’re moving and its the perfect time for creativity to strike and usually does.
Be active and use a standing desk
Another healthy alternative is to use a standing desk. Instead of sitting for hours on end, try standing while writing. It takes a little bit of getting used to, but after a while you’ll wonder why you didn’t start doing this sooner.
Here’s to you and your writing. Make some time to be active and your writing productivity will increase. You will feel better too.
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Linda is an Amazon author, writer and travel blogger. Her website The Smart Travelista offers travel resources and tips via her blog, books, videos and more.
