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Is writing taking over your life - Is your health suffering

Weu2019ve all seen the stereotypical writer archetype whou2019s rarely seen, lives on a diet of candy bars and booze, and looks like they reek of BO and dirty clothes. While this is an extreme (like all stereotypes), itu2019s actually common for authors to fall into some unhealthy routine of too much work and not enough, well, everything else.

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Is writing taking over your life - Is your health suffering

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  1. Is writing taking over your life? Is your health suffering?

  2. We’ve all seen the stereotypical writer archetype who’s rarely seen, lives on a diet of candy bars and booze, and looks like they reek of BO and dirty clothes. While this is an extreme (like all stereotypes), it’s actually common for authors to fall into some unhealthy routine of too much work and not enough, well, everything else.  And the worst part is they know it’s not healthy, but finding balance between work, deadlines, and personal wellbeing isn’t easy for many people. Working from home, like a majority of writers do, only further blurs the lines.

  3. If all time is spent where you work and most time is spent working, it can be tough to find downtime or time spent not writing, thinking of writing, or guilting yourself for not writing. Don’t fall into this trap! Charlii is here with tips, ideas, and thoughts on how you can strike a balance between work, rest, and relaxation so you can increase productivity, avoid burnout, and keep your mind and body healthy. You owe it to yourself to look after your wellbeing, so keep reading. Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. None of this is intended to diagnose or treat any illness.

  4. All this advice is simply intended to help writers live their healthiest lives in a profession that glamorizes unhealthy behaviors. Does this sound familiar? You’re writing like crazy, the words are flowing, you’re making headway on this novel… and you realize you’ve been in front of the computer for most of the day. You missed that shower, you haven’t eaten much, and your whole body has phased out into some unfeeling realm and your feet suddenly start tingling like you’ve angered an army of needle-wielding mice who’re poking you to get even for the lack of crumbs you’ve been dropping for them. 

  5. The life of a writer is often romanticized as someone who doesn’t care for themselves while trapped behind a typewriter or screen, surrounded by candy bar wrappers, an ever-present cup of booze at hand, wild hair, tired eyes, and a smell you can see without getting close.  And while that might be true (binge writing isn’t uncommon!), this can still take a toll on your physical and mental health. And while I’d never tell someone to miss a deadline when you could crunch and get it done, if you’re having more binge days than not, if you’re not eating, if you’re not showering or moving around, exercising, drinking water, or otherwise taking care of yourself, it’s not just your physical health that’ll suffer. 

  6. Your mental health will suffer too. And over time, abusing your body like that can lead to serious issues and death, not to mention the host of mental issues that can be triggered by a lack of self-care.  You’re important. So make sure you are your own priority! 

  7. Reference Links • Website: https://charliiapp.com/ Book blurbs or book descriptions? Don’t let your villain get in your head Does Your Desire to Take a Break Stink?

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