Solo Chatting: The Wellbeing Benefits of Reading Fiction, the Concept of NEAT and the Power of Observation

2024-03-16

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Are you tapping into the powerful intersections of writing, reading, nature, and creativity to benefit your wellbeing? Give your imagination, physiology and cognition a boost in the latest ‘solo chatting’ episode of the Writing with Purpose podcast. I share thought-provoking journal prompts, must-read book recommendations, and insights on bringing more ‘brain effort’ into your daily life to unlock new perspectives and habits. THIS EPISODE: Writing - Words for Wellness Benefits of reading for writing skills and vice ve...

Are you tapping into the powerful intersections of writing, reading, nature, and creativity to benefit your wellbeing?

Give your imagination, physiology and cognition a boost in the latest ‘solo chatting’ episode of the Writing with Purpose podcast. I share thought-provoking journal prompts, must-read book recommendations, and insights on bringing more ‘brain effort’ into your daily life to unlock new perspectives and habits.

THIS EPISODE:

Writing - Words for Wellness

Benefits of reading for writing skills and vice versa
3 key benefits of reading fiction:

Increases empathy and emotional intelligence
Reduces stress and improves relaxation
Improves imagination, creativity, and cognitive function

Journal Prompts on reading habits and impactful books

Nature - Discover a Nourishing Connection

Encouragement to observe and connect with nature
Observation as one of the 5 steps to wellbeing
Journal Prompts on observing your surroundings

Creativity - Explore Your Authentic Self

Defining creativity beyond artistic pursuits
Introduction to NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)
Examples of NEAT activities to incorporate more movement
Journal Prompts to log your NEAT activities

Book Recommendations

‘On Writing’ by Stephen King
‘The Joy of Writing Things Down’ by Megan C. Hayes

Closing thoughts and my new concept of ‘brain effort’ applied to daily activities.

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