Comments on: How To Be A Happier, Healthier Blogger

By: Chiropractors Directory

Chiropractors Directory — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:31:39 +0000

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By: Gary

Gary — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:54:56 +0000

Being an ex personal trainer my self I recognised a lot of the good advice here however it made me realise how easy it is to slip into bad habits and forget to take those all important breaks. I’ll be looking into a healthier blogging regime after reading this and will definitely be doing more stretching exercise.

By: vicequeenmaria

vicequeenmaria — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:47:04 +0000

I do yoga on a regular basis and it has helped me get rid of tension headaches that bothered me for years. Sometimes it’s important to think of quantity over quality. I’d rather lie down and shut my eyes for 15 minutes than force my brain to work when it’s tired.

@Melissa – that is one of the best stretches ever. It helps relieve tension in the trapezius muscles, which are major “victims” of computer work. I do it with a wrapped up towel or a yoga strap.

By: melissa

melissa — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:47:14 +0000

What a great post! Thank you! The irony is that my own blog is a natural health blog with various fitness tips and healthy decision yet I find myself often getting hunched over my work space blogging and working and it is also good to be reminded that stretching and taking frequent breaks is key.

What I’ve found helpful is having eye drops available so that I reduce dry eye while forcing my eyes to blink.

For stretching I try to stop every hour; stand up and use a jump rope to stretch out my upper back and chest. I take the jump rope and extend the rope above my head at shoulder’s length width and slowly I rotate my shoulders bringing the rope behind my back so it’s even with my shoulder blades. This is an amazing stretch…it can be a tad painful if you are really stiff but it will help open up your chest muscles and corrects your posture.

I picked up this move from my pilates instructor and it has helped me significantly and reduced lower and upper back and neck pain.

Hope that helps you and fellow bloggers. :)

http://healthybeings.blogspot.com

By: Biofuelsimon

Biofuelsimon — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:26:52 +0000

I like to get glass of water every hour or so, giving me time to break from the screen, the chair and the subject. I also get to re hydrate. If you over hydrate and nature calls, I find that going to a washroom on a different floor helps stretch the break and helps with fitness.

By: Jose

Jose — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:27:37 +0000

I stretch all the time and try to step off the computer regularly if I am going to be there for long… though I dont blog for hours I have been sitting in the computer for hours all together lately

By: 66tx

66tx — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 03:08:59 +0000

I will never miss my post lunch sleep and that’s my real boost

By: Mark - ProBloggers Matrix

Mark - ProBloggers Matrix — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 01:11:42 +0000

Make time for a decent workout. Hit the gym, lift some weights, and hit the cardio machine. Find a great indoor pool and swim laps.

When you stay in great shape you enhance your blogging health.

Workouts ramp up your endorphins and give you a natural “high”.

After a good workout you’ll find that you think better and blog better.

I work out five day a week and I am a much happier, healthier blogger. I love to workout for a healthier life and I love to blog!!

By: Derek Baker

Derek Baker — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:04:10 +0000

Only major problem I ever had was wrist discomfort. I bought a nice wrist pad and that cleared all my problems. My fingers hurt from typing too much sometimes too :).

By: Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:34:19 +0000

The only thing I’ve had before in the past is elbow pain.

That is from my elbow constantlyrubbing back and forth on my hard chair arm if I’m doing a lot of designing compared to customer communications; where more typing compared to mouse work means that my elbow isn’t on the arm so much.

A few days with a pillow under it and it’s usually back to normal. Plus a few days of less design work, and it’s usually back to normal :)

By: Andrew G.R.

Andrew G.R. — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:04:30 +0000

Eye strain sounds innocent enough, but it’s a real beast!! I can add a bit on helping your eyes out with this post:

http://www.jobacle.com/blog/2007/9/11/workhack-saving-your-eyesight.html

By: Karl Staib

Karl Staib — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:33:46 +0000

It’s the little things that we do that matter throughout each blog. The happier we are the more our writing will excel. I’m a big fan of Yoga and stretching on a regular basis. By forcing small breaks we are also slowing down and taking the time to appreciate where we are and how lucky we are to have an audience.

By: chunpo91

chunpo91 — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:18:55 +0000

After reading your article ，I do believe ……. more and more people will become a happier，healthier blogger！

haha ….. it is very kind of Uuuu to share your experiences and feeling for Ussssss ….(U said：U can’t say U always follow your own rules ( You’re writing this at 11pm!) )

I also believe ……..more successful bloggers will be present because of your article …. in some way or another way！

Best wishes
★☆★☆★

By: Reverse Funnel System Review

Reverse Funnel System Review — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:10:38 +0000

I dont think that sleeing in 11pm is best time, it depnds on habbits, if someone is used to go sleep at 1am he can still rest fine.

By: Grandma

Grandma — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:02:53 +0000

The problem of “sick buildings” is underestimated! You should change out the air in your house every so often, even in cold weather.

By: Madlab Post

Madlab Post — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:39:52 +0000

What a very useful post. Getting away from the computer can be difficult if you have multiple blogs or make posts on websites other than yours, so it can be tiresome for the body. Having a good light source may help a lot for bloggers who work at their computer. It is times like these where laptops may be a better choice because you can work on your blog (or blogs if you have more than one) outdoors. Your diet tips are especially noteworthy. I just had some candy, and wonder how that will affect my productivity at the computer!

By: Max Powers

Max Powers — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:39:03 +0000

This hit home as I used to play live poker for 25 – 50 hours at a time for over 5 years. It ruined my health (weight, lungs from the smoke, eating unhealthy, etc.) and it took years to get back to somewhat normal.

I would come home, fall asleep, and feel like I was having a seizure or dreamed I was having a seizure. I never new which one it was.

Now I see the same thing happening to me being on the computer. I better change and follow some of these tips or I can see myself in trouble again.

By: NIMONY

NIMONY — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:59:07 +0000

I spend over 10 hours looking at the computer screen. I sometimes have my first meal around 5 pm hahaha

By: Kennedy Patrick

Kennedy Patrick — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:35:49 +0000

Thanks for this post. I discovered yesterday that I have developed “blogger’s elbow.” It has set in over the past 4 days. I have been working feverishly for more hours than I can calculate. My right elbow is my slightly achy reminder that having my arm folded at the elbow for endless hours, is part of my life as a blogger.

Smiles,

By: Michael Woo

Michael Woo — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:07:21 +0000

Ever since I started blogging for money, I’m really a slop..

My sleep time has totally changed – i sleep during the day while i blog at night

I don’t like the day time now and it hurts my eyes..

Hmm.. It’s good that you mention about this.. i should change my blogging lifestyly :)