Need to Spark your Creativity? If you’re struggling to start or finish the book you're writing but have hit a plateau, maybe you need to recharge, refocus, and remind yourself why you’re writing. Assuming you’re eating healthy and taking care of yourself, sometimes there are days when you feel...ugh. Like your emotional, physical, and mental battery is drained. Too much concentration on the scene you're writing, or the plot isn't working, or you’re overthinking instead of letting the words flow. It happens. Walking away for a few minutes, hours, or weeks can help get you back into your creative space. However, if you're writing on schedule, there's pressure and your mind may wander in another direction when it should be focused. It’s the battle of the creative brain. It happens to most of us. You’ve got a great idea and you're inspired to write or you’re working on a project that’s causing you to feel unmotivated. If this is you, don’t worry. Not every day will feel like this, but don’t give up! You’re on the right track. When this happens, take a break or do something to change your mindset and allow creative thoughts to flow. Life happens and it can drain us from the joy of story telling. There are ways to accomplish your writing goals, but maybe you need to start with a recharge and refocus first. If you need an instant boost, try one of these eight tips to feel recharged and refocused. Fresh air Spending time outside boosts our mental health. It’s no wonder taking in the season’s surroundings and the beauty it offers can lift our spirits and renew your energy. www.healthline.com/health/health-benefits-of-being-outdoors#better-breathing ![]() Putting thoughts on paper Whether you’re writing your thoughts in a journal, handwriting a note ( it’s good for emotional health too! Check out this blog post https://wwwww.charlenegroome.com/for-the-wellness-writer ), or typing an email to a friend, expressing your thoughts is a good way to let emotions flow. Limit screen time Stepping away from devices has a huge benefit to our creative minds. Notifications are a distraction so putting your phone away for twenty minutes or avoiding social media to work on a project will help you focus on your muse. Try something new Creative people are always doing creative things. Whatever it is: baking cookies or strumming a guitar, using your energy to feed your soul is important for your mental health. Using your hands to create gives purpose and joy in so many ways. By changing your creative focus, you might find that the mental break will generate new ideas. Change of scenery Writing in coffee shops and libraries is fun and it could be out of your comfort zone if writing at home is the norm, trying changing it up. A new place or space to write, can inspire and give you a sense of motivation. New surroundings can recharge your mind. Moving your body Simply stretching or doing yoga relaxes your mind and your body. Focus on calming your mind and moving your body for an instant recharge. Connect with someone you love Hearing a loved one’s voice or reading an encouraging or kind message is an instant boost. Interacting with someone who is positive and cheery will definitely boost your mood. Self-care There are many ways to self-care. It doesn’t need to be a whole day event, although it sounds amazing. Not everyone has the time, but a quick ten minutes to listen to a podcast, read, or listen to music is a good way to reflect on yourself and what you need. Self-talk
Only positive vibes! When you feel like you're in a slump and imposter syndrome is interfering with your ability to write, reverse your mindset. If you think, my writing is terrible, say, it can be edited. If you tell yourself, I can't do this, say, maybe I need to take a break. There are lots of ways to recharge and refocus. Do what works for you. Rest, find your space, and take care of yourself because if you want to write, it takes time and energy to be creative. Setting out to write a book is a huge task. Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned author, it takes effort and commitment. Writing is hard. Whether it's poetry, blogging, or writing a story, it’s an accomplishment. You did it—the next step, sharing your creativity with others. Wherever you are on your writing journey, take a moment to be proud of what you’ve done. Giving yourself credit is important. Celebrate your wins. For those days you feel ugh, think positive and tell yourself, I did it! There's always room for improvement but the key is, sticking to your creative muse and not giving up. A recharge and refocus might be what you need to keep writing. I’m cheering for you! ***my opinions are my own
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