I love the idea of to-do lists. They seem so organizational and official. And the dopamine rush you get when you check something off? Amazing.
That being said, when I write out a to-do list, whether it’s for getting certain homework assignments done during the day or even an over-arcing one for breaks in between semesters, I never seem to get anything done. Take this blog post for instance. I was supposed to post this three weeks ago! It frustrates me to no end, and I wish there was a way to combat this sense of failure I feel when I look at the pad of paper sitting on my desk full of tasks yet to be done. No, not every day needs to be a productive one. Writing for me comes in times of intense inspiration, and there are always slumps that come along with that. It’s part of the process. And I did have fun today, spending time with my family, cooking, and exercising. I just wish I’d gotten at least one thing done that I’d set out to do. There’s still some time left, and I’m not going to waste it. I’m gonna go check off a couple of things before I go to bed tonight. Again, like this blog post. Even though it wasn’t even on the list for today, but whatever. If I don’t see you before, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and happy writing!
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If you haven't heard already, I'm back in quarantine for the second time this semester. Yay.
Honestly, it's not that bad. I'm doing all right, staying positive despite the fact I've missed all of my floor's big traditions because of both of my quarantines. My biggest problem right now is lack of motivation, since the semester's almost over and I'm stuck at home for another five or six days. For my peers at school, losing motivation this close to the end isn't uncommon. To help combat this, for myself and for others, I've comprised a short list of things that I do to help me get things done and rebuild my motivation. If you're in the same boat I am, hopefully some of these things I do can help you, too.
These are the big three things that help me get motivated and get things done. These might not work for everyone, so keep that in mind if you decide to try any of my tips out. Let me know how well they worked for you! What are some things that help you when you're lacking motivation? Write them in the comments below, and as always, happy writing! I don't know about you, but I'm creatively drained.
I enjoy getting content out through my blog and I love working on my different works in progress, and it's not like I haven't written a lot recently. I was a guest blogger on the professional writing department's blog, along with writing for my own. I wrote a new devotion and worked on a couple book reviews, updated my website, not to mention I wrote a complete manuscript over the summer. That's a lot. So why am I having a creative block? If you're hitting the same wall, the first thing you need to do is figure out why you're not particularly motivated. Now, for me, I know it's a combination of a few things:
Now that we have a general idea of what's getting in the way, we can tackle the problem. For me, that's going to be difficult. Anxiety is a big part of my life, and while I know how to cope with it, it can still bog me down. That's where music playlists based off my different manuscripts come in handy, or just taking a break from the story I'm trying to work on for a few days. This might be the key for you, too. There's nothing wrong with a break from the craft. You're the one in control of your writing schedule. Use that to your advantage. I know this is a little different from the last few posts I've written. It's been a topic I've wanted to talk about for a while, and I'm glad I did. Now that I know why I'm having trouble with writing, I can fix it. Honestly, a few days away from writing might be good for me. I hope this is helpful to you, too, or the process I went through, at least. Creative block isn't fun for anyone, but remember you'll pull through eventually. Keep writing! |
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