Writer's Block, as defined by Wikipedia is, "is a condition, associated with writing as a profession, in which an author loses the ability to produce new work.
The condition varies widely in intensity.
It can be trivial, a temporary difficulty in dealing with the task in hand.
At the other extreme, some "blocked" writers have been unable to work for years on end, and some have even abandoned their careers.
" Having a block while you are writing can feel devastating.
You may experience it during a college paper that you are writing, your book, being a journalist or while doing your twitter update.
We are going to focus on unblocking creative blocks that you may be experiencing, and we shall do so creatively.
Here are 5 great tips to give a shot.
1.
Meditation.
Meditation is a way of exploring and reuniting spirit with self.
It puts you in touch with a higher power, either yours or a Universal one, pending on your beliefs.
There are two main types of mediation, guided and unguided.
Guided is generally done with audio assistance, many cds and mp3 downloads can be purchased online at amazon.
com or at a local bookstore.
Unguided meditation can be done with relaxing music or complete silence.
You begin by taking deep breathes in and out; they usually recommend 8 breathes in, holding for 4 and then 8 out.
From there you go deeper into yourself, by focusing on your breath and letting your thoughts fall to the side.
Unconsciously becoming more relaxed and tapping into a higher level of energy.
Meditation helps greatly with calming a busy mind and relaxing your racing thoughts.
There is no set time for doing this; you may do so for 2 minutes or an hour.
Definitely worth trying when experiencing writers block.
2.
Exercise.
Going for a walk, lifting weights, doing yoga all do wonders for lifting your energy level and putting you in a new space.
A space that could be very creative and get your creative writing juices flowing.
Try doing any of the listed above activities for at least twenty minutes to experience proper blood flow and receive the greatest benefit.
3.
Read.
Books, articles and biographies of great authors, thinkers or inspiring people are all great reads.
They will shift your state of mind and put you in alliance with people you admire and respect.
It also could take your writing to a new level, one from your heart.
4.
Call Grandma.
Or call any completely supportive relaxed person you may know.
When you take the focus off of yourself ( I mean completely) you experience a shift in your reality, one that could have been blocking you when you were writing.
Grandma is a great bet because her stories will be long and varied the best kind to relax you and put you in a new space.
5.
Go shopping.
Buy or at the least pretend to buy something that you absolutely love.
This will put you in a state of gratitude and you will reside in that energy space.
Maybe this is the new something that you needed for inspiration.
While there is no known cure for this frustrating and deliberating experience, there are ways to empower yourself and take your energy back and leaving you to doing what it is that you love, writing!