This week my writing world has been a little quiet so far. I dealt with a severe headache for two days that kept me offline. I also wasn't inspired to write much. The 22nd of this month made 15 years since we lost my grandmother. I was extremely close to both of my grandparents so it's still hard for me. I should probably mention that it's always a rough time for me between September and January. I'll be fine like I always am, but I always get down during the time.
So I guess what this post is about is how I deal with being down and not wanting to write. I know as a writer I should write. Of course I will even when I don't feel up to. Sometimes I force myself to get the words in. Sometimes no writing happens since I need to take a step back and refocus on myself. We all need those little breaks once in a blue moon.
What else can we do to help us not feel so depressed? I write poetry in memory of loved ones, or write in a journal. If I don't feel like writing I work on some crafts or read a good book.
I know when there are deadlines I need to keep my focus and write. So those stories need to get written as soon as possible. However writing should be fun. It shouldn't feel as if you're being forced to do it. You will never get anything from that other than wanted to quit writing all together. I've been there and done that.
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