When writing on a daily basis we often find it hard to pump ourselves for every next piece. No need to get upset about it though. It is a common issue that has a variety of viable solutions. Here I present a few that will get you up from that blue state of mind and back into action, refreshed and motivated.
Get in the Mood by Listening to Some Music
Sometimes the beginning of your working day is dragging you down. There is just that one little time when it hadn’t given you the needed pacing. You start a new document, shut down all the noises to get concentrated and it’s just not working for you. A good way to wake up is to turn on some lively music and get into an active state of mind.
Picture Yourself in the Process
Imagine yourself in the process of writing. Picture yourself right there in the flow with text unfolding while writing what’s compelling to you on a loud typewriter, beating on the keys with great interest and motivation.
Write Anything
The best way to kickstart yourself is to write about something, e.g your daily impressions and thoughts or how did your morning walk go, etc. Try filling that empty space with really anything and you will see that words will be coming easier.
Remember Why You're at It
One of the reasons behind the lack of motivation is a reasoning paradox. Lack of motivation makes you procrastinate on what you should do. A good way to convert your conflicting thoughts into action is remembering all the right reasons to do your job. I want to write so that I get it done. I want to do it right now so that I finish it timely and orderly to move on to other affairs without dragging through the entire day.
Schedule the Time of the Day You’ll Be Working
Separate your work session from the rest of the day by setting the timeframe. One of the hardest things for freelancers. This way you won’t just be working non-stop without end. The nearing time for other daily activities will be an awesome attainable carrot on a stick to help you move.
Set a Firm Deadline
Estimate the time you’ll be planning to complete it. Don’t divert from it at any cost. And if you do then don’t just work over it. Separate it with a time period when you can’t continue after the deadline. While seemingly drastic, this measure will give you the needed regret to be avoided in the future.
Take Part in Writing Courses
Be sure to spend some personal time on this. Not only will you be able to write something extremely interesting but also get in touch with an entire array of writers, a huge amount of people who can relate to you. They will give you some fresh perspective on your writing as well a few ways to improve it.
These simple motivational procedures will give you enough push to proceed with your writing. Make use of them get your work done and stay positive. A productive day to you!
Jane Copland is a passionate PR manager at ThePensters.com – the community of freelance academic writers. She’s into writing, technology and psychology.