I don’t get a Writer’s (or Creative) Block and Here is Why
I often hear people say that they have writer’s block or a creative block. I find it very strange because I always have something to say and something to write about.
I don’t plan my blog posts. I do have a notebook where I write all the possible blog ideas, but I never use them. It’s more like ideas. When I get an idea, which I get a lot, I have to write them down. When I let them out my mind can settle and calm down.
Every time I’m getting ready to write a blog post this is what I do; I open up the blank page and I look at it. Then I just ask myself one simple question What I want to say today?. And I just wait in the silence and look out in the space or window. Words come to me and my hands just start typing. That’s it. I believe that it is the only thing that matters.
I don’t write about stuff that will potentially bring me more followers or views. I don’t think that kind of thinking is sustainable and will bring me value. Instead, I just write and say what I feel is right to share at that very moment.
Today I did the same and asked myself a question. As a result, it came to me to write about the writing princess itself.
During the writing process, I make sure that I write it just to bring value to readers and not because I want a response. I just put it out. The rest is determined by the reader.
This is what the internet says; Writer’s block is a condition, primarily associated with writing, in which an author loses the ability to produce new work or experiences a creative slowdown. This loss of ability to write and produce new work is not a result of commitment problems or the lack of writing skills. But I have better reasons and tools for you;
I think people in America and people in general over label everything. Writer’s block only happens when people numb themselves too much and don’t give their minds a break. If you label yourself and tell yourself that you have some condition your mind will perceive it as a “problem” and the problem means weakness. If you tell yourself that something is wrong with you it will become true to you. There is no condition and no problem you are yourself blocking your own creative flow by not letting it flourish. Instead of using the word writer’s block just tell yourself that your mind needs a break and relaxation, your body needs the same. Just say to yourself that you need to reconnect to your inner voice so you can produce great work again. Those words aren’t going to be perceived as a “problem” by your mind, whereas a writer’s block sounds like one.
This is how you can remove the “Writer’s Block”
Always write something that you will look forward to looking back at. Something that makes your future self proud. If you don’t write about something you think is true or is enjoyable for you, it will be challenging to produce and create new writings. Write about the topics that give you joy and are truly interested in it.Don’t write about hot topics or about the topics that will “bring you views” unless it’s what you truly want to and brings joy to you.
Yes, you are writing for people to help them and bring value, but if we really go deep down into ourselves the reason is selfish. We, writers, write for our enjoyment. We just enjoy writing. It gives us the joy to create something from nothing and to let our creative side flow and dance. When you think about what will bring you more views rather than asking yourself what you truly want to say, it brings you in your mind. You start to think logically and get stuck in mind. Your creative energy can’t flow so you get what people call writer’s block. It’s really an energetical block, that you put on yourself, which can be easily removed. Simply write the best thing you can write, that has meaning. Enjoy it and write about what truly gives you joy and that’s really it. When you do something you truly enjoy, when you are in the moment and let yourself flow without too much thinking that’s when you get the best results.
Give yourself calm moments daily. Have at least several 5-minute windows during the day where you do literally nothing. Where you are alone and aren’t doing any activity just being in silence and relaxing your mind.
Examine the why before you create anything. Don’t write a post (or anything) because you want to let out your anger, you are in the middle of something or you just want to give your ego a place to flourish. Also don’t just share without an intention or solutions. Otherwise, it just becomes a diary and not a blog (a book, post, etc). During the writing process, I obviously make sure that I write it just to bring value to readers and not because I want a response. We should write about the stuff we really like, but we have to also examine our motives for sharing and writing and remove our ego from it.
Be fully present with whatever you want to write. If your mind is racing it’s not the best time to create anything unless that’s what actually calms you down. If I’m thinking about my toddler or my to-do list or if I’m rushing I don’t enjoy the writing process that much. As a result, what I write isn’t of the best quality. So make sure your mind is also with you when you open the blank page to create.
Don’t multitask. Don’t eat during writing or drink anything. Don’t have any food or beverage near you. I have great control over myself during writing so a glass of water isn’t distracting me. But some people get very distracted and have a hard time focusing when they have some yummy things around them.
8. Write as long as you can. Don’t force yourself to focus more than you are able. Take breaks if you need to. Some people can focus 20 minutes at a time when others can do it for hours. Know thyself and accept yourself. Create a routine that suits your personality. let the routine and your character be enough. If you don’t like something change it, improve yourself, improve your focus but never let yourself feel like it’s not enough.
Most importantly let whatever you do be enough. If you can do more, go ahead do it. There is no value in beating up ourselves, in thinking about the past or staying in it.
I hope you enjoyed my outlook on Creative Block and I would love to hear what you think about the topic itself and how you help yourself and your mind to be in best shape possible?
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