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There are times when I find it challenging to write. It is irrespective of whether it’s writing a professional manuscript for a journal like
When these times occur, I turn to various strategies that I find effective. Perhaps they will help to inspire you, too: Going for a walk in nature Reading a fiction book or poetry Taking photographs or looking at photographs Watching the sun rise or set Observing people interacting, especially children in a playground Gardening with fragrant herbs like lavender or flowers such as lilacs Swimming in a lake Cross country skiing Having a massage Cooking and especially when making a beloved recipe
Writing about these ways to foster inspiration helped me write this, From the Editor!
This issue of WORK contains 24 articles and a Sounding Board editorial. The article topics are diverse and are written from authors around the globe. Some topics include: the relationship between precarious employment and mental well-being; work ability in persons with polymyositis and dermatomyositis; preventing alcohol problems and improving drinking habits among employees; and work-related musculoskeletal risks associated with nurses and nursing assistants handling clients who are overweight and obese.
As always, I welcome hearing from you. I hope that you found inspiration in reading articles published in
Cheers,
Karen
Editor,
Occupational therapist & ergonomist
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