Any job or career can be tiring and takes the best out of you. Writing is no different. A passionate writer pitches in his feelings, emotions, ideas and his writing skills into his manuscript to make it interesting to read. When so much energy and effort is put into writing it drains a person and can be quite exhausting. A ghostwriter needs to relax and take a break after every assignment. I have heard writers say that their work consumed them so much that their characters seemed real and being with them. Especially for ghost writers, who have to think from the author's point of view? So rest and recuperation is a must.
There are many ways to relax. Some like it simply by putting their feet up and reading their favorite writers work. See to it that what you read has nothing to do with the subject you are writing about. Otherwise it becomes like research. Lounging by the pool or being on the beach with no company just the wind and the seas can be really relaxing and lift your spirits.
Listening to music is another way to relax especially for a writer. Music is soothing to the mind and body and transports you into a world of peace and tranquility. Some heart wrenching numbers can really relax you and ease the tension from your body. It is often said that good music is food for the soul. An evening in your study with dim light, soothing music and good food can really do wonders for your body, mind and spirit.
Generally it's often made out that writers are loners and like to be left alone. Long walks by the beach or in the mountains can give you the much needed rest one needs. Walking in the woods or mountains or beach can soothe the nerves and makes you get rid of the weariness. Believe me some heavy duty writing can really leave you fatigued and spent.
Yoga and meditation are another major aspect that cannot be ignored. While yoga seems on the surface like any other fitness regime, it is very different, as the aim of Yoga is to harmonize the practitioner's body, mind and spirit together. Inhaling and exhaling that forms at the grass root level, first stills the body and tense muscles and enables the mind to achieve stillness or a time when thoughts cease to exist. This can be extremely relaxing and healthy too. Yoga can be a part of everyday routine also as it is good for digestion, skin problems and asthma.
Gardening can be extremely relaxing and is known as a stress buster. All these can help a ghostwriter relax after a grueling writing session and can help in creating better output.
