Here are some tips that I found helpful in battling with
writer's block:
First, step away from your laptop or computer and do other
things that could clear your mind from your previous activities.
Second, drink enough water to hydrate every cell in your
body, particularly your brain cells which you use principally in writing.
Third, exercise regularly. This helps in providing a good
blood circulation and increasing endogenous opioid peptides in your body that
could elevate your mood and gives you drive in writing again.
Fourth, have a good diet. The food we eat affect our way of
thinking. Eating foods that could boost serotonin levels, a happy hormone, can contribute to
the feeling of wellness and well-being. This can help improve your way of
thinking and help return your drive in writing again.
Fifth, go to places or do things that can induce your
passion in writing. Example of this is going to museums or malls which can give
you hint or ideas that could be helpful in the storyline that you are creating.
If your protagonist, say for example, is an artist, roaming through a museum
can give you some pointers to enhance the character as an artist.
Sixth, have a good and productive conversation or
interaction with people, who can help you re-ignite your urge in writing.
Seventh, entertain yourself or hang out with friends. You
need to break the monotony, sometimes.
Eight, get back to writing and be contented with what you have
finished. Avoid being a perfectionist. This will just sidetrack you to focusing
on the betterment of the story rather than finishing it. Remember, there are
editors and proofreaders who can do the corrections for you.
I hope these tips help. Sit down now, believe in yourself,
and start writing... and you will be surprised of what you can do in the end.
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