“We first make our habits—and then our habits make us.” — John Dryden

In this episode of The Green Writer Show, S. D. Smith and Brett Harris continue last week’s theme by zooming in on the non-writing habits that power your writing life—especially caring for your body. From “The Jane Austen Method” (long country walks, anyone?) to strength and balance work, they show how simple, sustainable movement sharpens your mind and steadies your craft.

They also unpack the quiet superpower of sleep—why rest isn’t laziness but fuel for focus, mood, and even story problem-solving. With humor, practical ideas, and a gentle invitation (not condemnation), this episode helps you pick one habit and stick with it.

In this episode you’ll learn:

- How our physical habits translate into clearer thinking and better prose

- Why gentle, consistent movement often beats extreme workouts for long-term creativity

- How sleep acts like “free performance enhancement” for memory, mood, and story breakthroughs

- The difference between challenging your body and overstressing it—and how to find your sweet spot

- Simple ideas to make movement enjoyable so you actually keep doing it

- A faith-rooted perspective on being embodied creators

So, check out the episode and pick one small step—like the 30-for-30 challenge—and watch what it does to your focus and joy at the desk.

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