As a writer, I spend a lot of hours in front of my computer. When I started to experience some back pain, I thought I needed a new chair. I discovered the problem was in the sitting itself.
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How to Overcome the Winter Blues
I started experiencing mild depression the week before Christmas. Here’s how I overcame it by re-focusing on the basics.
The Easiest Way to Overcome Bad Habits
Do you have a bad habit you’d like to overcome? If so, you might take a lesson from the pin oak tree, focusing on what you want rather than what you don’t want.
Why You Should Sign Up for a Half Marathon
”Let’s be honest. You ate too much high octane food during the holidays. The weather outside was bitter cold, so you ditched your exercise program. You haven’t darkened the door of the gym since the week after Thanksgiving. And the scale doesn’t lie: you’ve gained a few pounds.” This is the conversation I had with myself in the mirror on New Year’s day.
So You Want to Run a Half Marathon?
Admittedly, I am a novice runner. I’ve been running just a little over a year. So what could I possibly have to say about training for a half marathon? A couple of things.