<\/a>Something I recommend in Writer Wellness<\/em> is looking back through old journals we\u2019ve written. It\u2019s a meta-cognitive exercise that actively engages our minds with the path we\u2019ve taken while giving us a hint of where we could be headed. I don\u2019t mean to sound contradictory or psychic. Reviewing what we\u2019ve written in our journals is just a good healthy way to check in and see what\u2019s missing and give ourselves the opportunity to think about how to fill in the gaps of life. For instance, I have looked back through journals I kept for 2011 and realized that something I enjoy is spending time with friends and I don\u2019t get enough of it. I also noticed that I wrote about wanting to do more leisure activities such as attending sports events which I really love. Now I make time for more of these things in my life and consciously tell my inner critic that I don\u2019t HAVE to have the toilets clean and all the laundry done before I can go out and play. Consequently I had a marvelous latter half of the 2011 because I didn\u2019t miss a home football game at the college where I teach, and I invited seven friends out to lunch at the same time, and we had a splendid time!<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s your challenge. Look back on the year 2011 in your mind and in your journals or on your calendars before you trash them and identify something missing in your life that you want to change. Tell me about it in a comment to this post no later than next Thursday, Jan. 12, and you\u2019ll be entered into a drawing for a month of personal Writer Wellness coaching with me via email. And if you don\u2019t have a copy of the book, that\u2019s yours too. So look back on your life as you\u2019ve kept track of it and decide what steps you want to take to make the path you\u2019re on brighter and healthier. I\u2019m here to help.<\/p>\n

There are five primary areas of practice to the Writer Wellness plan. Every other week I will post an idea for relaxation (Monday Meditation,) creative play (Tuesday Tickle,) fitness and exercise (Wednesday Workout,) journaling and misc. (Thursday Thought,) and nutrition (Friday Feast.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, remember to look for a digital or print copy of Writer Wellness, A Writer\u2019s Path to Health and Creativity <\/em>at Who Dares Wins Publishing, http:\/\/whodareswinspublishing.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And check out these great blogs for ideas to keep your writing and publishing healthy and prosperous.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/writeitforward.wordpress.com\/<\/a> Bob Mayer<\/p>\n

http:\/\/jenniholbrooktalty.wordpress.com\/<\/a> Jenni Holbrook<\/p>\n

http:\/\/warriorwriters.wordpress.com\/<\/a> Kristen Lamb<\/p>\n

http:\/\/inspiration4writers.blogspot.com\/<\/a> Inspiration for Writers, Inc.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/pentopublish.blogspot.com\/<\/a> Natalie Markey<\/p>\n

http:\/\/amyshojai.com<\/a> Amy Shojai<\/p>\n

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