15/09/2023
ποΈ Yesterday was one of those days filled with writer's block.
It happens from time to time and you can't fight it off. You just need to let your head focus on something else. So, yesterday I did that by...writing a list of ways to combat writers block... here it is:
1. πΆββοΈ Take a Stroll: Step outside, breathe in the fresh air, switch off. If you're lucky like me and live in Calderdale, you're minutes away from stunning views and peaceful places that helps your mind reset.
2. β A Cup of Yorkshire Tea: If in doubt, brew it out! Coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon for me...and a good old cup of Yorkshire Tea takes some beating. Dip in a Chocolate Hob Nob too, if you like...
3. πΊ: Bargain Hunt Lunchtimes: Because I work from home 90% of the time, I'm lucky to be able to grab a bit of food and stick the TV on at 12.15pm everyday to watch Bargain Hunt. Ok, this is just lunch really, but that complete break off to enjoy something light and entertaining always let's the mind recharge a little bit. (And yes, Bargain Hunt is amazing TV!)
4. π Scribble: Look away from your screen and take out your trusty notebook. Start a new page, and jot down elements of what you're trying to write. Not in any order, just as it comes to you. 15 minutes of that helps. It keeps your mind focused on what you need to write, but lets you regroup your thoughts.
5. β³ Leave it until tomorrow: When is your deadline? What else have you got planned in to your week? If you have time, occasionally a complete break is the only way to ensure that piece of work gets completed with the attention it deserves and the quality it demands. But commit to a time you'll pick it back up, and don't stray from that time. That little commitment will ensure you don't procrastinate and lose any focus.
Writer's block is just a temporary setback. And it's not just people who compile words who need breaks like these, anyone in any industry can hit a wall with what they do at anytime. It's just important to take that time to shift your focus for a while, so things can flow again when you come back to it.
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