Comments on: Why you should set a writing time LIMIT

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 20:37:00 +0000

In reply to Barbara Rae Robinson. Have tried that too and it doesn't seem to work for me. Still looking for that magic bullet!!

By: Barbara Rae Robinson

Barbara Rae Robinson — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:01:00 +0000

In reply to Daphne Gray-Grant. I also get regular massages. I have found a massage therapist who is very good at targeting problem areas and loosening them up. I've been getting monthly massages since 1987, the year after a series of four rear-enders that messed up my back and neck.

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:12:00 +0000

In reply to Barbara Rae Robinson. Oh, how I wish your plan would work for me! I have tried two different osteopaths and neither have helped! Also, I take a brief break from my desk every 30 minutes. AND I begin every day with 10 minutes of stretching exercises from a PT.

By: Barbara Rae Robinson

Barbara Rae Robinson — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:36:00 +0000

I, too, have to pace myself and get up every 40 minutes. Walk for 45 minutes each day on the treadmill. But I also found an M.D. who specializes in cranial osteopathy. She’s literally putting my spine back in shape. I’m so much better now! And a PT gave me stretching exercises that I do three times a week. I’m now living pain free and loving it. And determined to keep from doing anything that would bring back the pain, like sitting too long at a stretch every day.

Barb

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:11:00 +0000

In reply to Maria. Good for you, Maria! And here's another thing. Meeting friends for tea and going for walks are BOTH beneficial to your writing. We can't write if our "wells" are empty and walks and tea will help fill your well.

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 18:56:00 +0000

I agree, setting a time limit on writing is the way forward. I can only really sit for an hour, after that I’m uncomfortable due to prolapsed discs and sciatica.

Things have improved since I brought my laptop a few years ago, especially as I vary the seating often, and get up halfway through to fix a drink, and stretch out.

Life is short – Since January, I have made weekly plans, listing not only writing, which is important to me, but also photography, meeting up with friends for tea and cake, as well as walking and maintaing my blog.

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 02:33:00 +0000

In reply to Cailey. Thanks for your very kind words, Cailey! I'm so glad your finding my advice useful. Now, if only you could persuade my 18-year-old children....!

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:39:00 +0000

In reply to Lisa Hendry. Sorry to hear about your pain, Lisa. Pinched nerves are bad. By software, I'm assuming you mean voice recognition? I'm thinking of trying that, too. I have Dragon Naturally Speaking.

By: Cailey

Cailey — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:38:00 +0000

I just wanted to thank you for your weekly article. It took me a while to figure out why Tuesdays are always my most motivated and effective days. I think it’s because they always start with a good dose of sensible advice from the Publication Coach!

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:38:00 +0000

In reply to Sherrey Meyer.

So glad to hear you’re going to stop chastizing yourself, Sherrey! It’s so important to take breaks. Writing in a recliner is probably a good idea — but don’t do it for too long!