by Shawn Radcliffe | Aug 25, 2020 | Writing
As a freelance health and science writer living in rural Ontario, Canada, I often feel like I live in a “professional bubble.” I work entirely virtually, cut off from other journalists, editors, and even the scientists and doctors that I interview for stories. It...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Aug 20, 2020 | Health, Yoga
Yoga Sculpt. Running Yoga. Bootylicious Yoga. These days, many yoga classes offer more than just classic yoga poses like downward-facing dog, handstand, and Warrior II. You can now lift weights or pull on resistance bands or squeeze out a dozen burpees … all while...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Aug 18, 2020 | Business
If planning your week (and sticking to that plan) is challenging, you’re not alone. I think anyone who has several projects going at the same time — especially with competing deadlines — struggles with the same problem. The good news is once you find the right...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Aug 13, 2020 | Health, Yoga
Anxiety is a normal part of life. It often happens in new or important situations, such as taking a big test at school, giving a presentation at work, or making a life-altering decision. Many times the worry or fear passes as soon as the situation is over. But if...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Aug 11, 2020 | Writing
As a health and science writer, my job is to write about science. So I’m happy to hear that Americans are still curious about science news, ranking it below local and political news, but above business and sports, according to the Pew Research Center. In addition to...
by Shawn Radcliffe | Aug 6, 2020 | Yoga
As you may have seen in your own life, our emotions and breath are intimately connected. When we are startled or frightened, we “catch our breath.” When we are stressed, our breath becomes short and shallow. When we are angry, we may huff at the target of our anger,...