I go into writers block when I am expecting something from myself- I don’t know if that’s your experience as well, but if so: any word that comes to mind is enough, any word that comes to mind holds meaning. Write down a disjointed thought you have, and the next, and the next. Let go of self-filtration. Your mind is producing what it needs to.
Feb 11, 2025
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Just let your sentences write themselves. Give yourself a chance to surprise yourself
Feb 8, 2024
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i dont know if this will be helpful. Or confusing. But when i experience writers block i like to live with it (?) i think that its natural and you have to ride the wave. i think art comes to you. Not the other way around. Yes it is fun to create. but inspiration must naturally strike
I would get an ounce of an idea and i would push it and stress over completing it. And then get so frustrated And then its not fun anymore.
but now when i get an idea i transfer it to a physical medium and once i get stuck, i leave it alone. Until it comes back to me again. Or not at all. And that’s ok too. Not everything has to be completed
Keeping creative endeavors in the back of your mind can let them marinate and get nice and lovely. easier said than done but try not to get discouraged that you’re not writing right now. There is some kind of beauty in its absence
Feb 11, 2025
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i usually don’t struggle with writers block but as of late i’ve struggled to do my usual sure-fire fixes that work when i do have it. lately i look at my screen or paper and i wonder if i‘ve ever actually known words.
i think it’s because i’ve liked a lot of work i’ve been writing lately which is leading me to PERFECTION PROCRASTINATION where i’m too scared to make anything i perceive as bad. i’m hoping a little writing break will help me chill the heck out
Jan 29, 2025
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I have a very strong desire for control over every aspect of my life and I’ve never been able to roll with things. Lately I’m trying to let go of this so I can participate in my ‘friendships’, which I have really been neglecting in recent years. Today a friend texted and asked me to go to the farmers market with her. At first I felt scared (lol) and inclined to ignore the message but I decided instead I would agree to go, and within 5 minutes I was in her car with her. It was a total blur and I was anxious out of my mind but I felt very grateful to spend time with someone I love. I’m terrible at conversing but even just to stand beside her was nice. We hugged before parting ways. I am glad that I did this.
Feb 8, 2025
Absolutely the best book I’ve ever read but it took me, if I’m remembering correctly, over a month to get through. It’s so dense with material I had to reread things over and over to get everything being put together. It has an academic vibe, so if that’s not your thing, you probably wouldn’t enjoy. But god, I loved it.
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I know people typically sit while they do it, but I’ve found laying down on my acupressure mat to be extremely helpful with meditation. I have not been practicing long and its still very difficult for me, but the acupressure makes me physically relax to the point that I am able to be listening and breathing calmly and feeling ‘okay’ enough to want to put my heart into the practice.
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