The Write Nonfiction NOW! Guide to a Writing Habit (Write Nonfiction NOW! Guides) by unknow

Author:unknow
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Pure Spirit Creations
Published: 2019-10-28T00:00:00+00:00

Physical Energy

Underlying everything you do—including writing—is the need for physical energy. If you aren’t rested, hydrated, and healthy, it’s difficult to do anything, including write. That’s why you must take care of yourself—even when a deadline makes it tough to take time away from your writing work.

What follows are necessities for optimal physical energy. Each one impacts your emotional and mental energy as well.

 Sleep enough—seven to eight hours per day.

 Eat three healthy meals per day.

 Eat healthy snacks.

 Drink a lot of water.

 Take 10 to 20 deep breaths every hour.

 Take frequent breaks—every 60 to 90 minutes.

 Rest your eyes and mind with meditation.

 Exercise—even if it’s just a 30-minute walk each day.

Give your body what it needs to function at an optimal level. If you provide your brain with the oxygen and water it needs, you’ll be more focused, clear, productive, and creative. If you care for your body by consistently sleeping enough and eating well, you’ll be able to work for extended periods without feeling tired or having difficulty thinking. And if you move your body often and regularly, you’ll be happier as well as healthier. In fact, exercise has been proven to change your mood.

Movement can work as a meditation as well—think “walking meditation.” As you move, you lose the negative thoughts and generate more positive ones, which improves your mental and emotional energy. That means you’ll come to your desk feeling strong and able to tackle your writing project.

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