RECOVERY: WRITER'S BLOCK/FRUSTRATION
Buenos Noches!
Today has been so busy for me with things to do here and there. Feels good to be on my keypads though.
Before I go further, I want to say thank you to @readthisplease because you were the cement to my inspiration. In a post of his(link below), he gave highlights to my struggles in the past weeks.
WRITER'S BLOCK: DEFINITION
What is writer's block? According to the Oxford English Dictionary, writer's block is the condition of being unable to think of what to write or how to proceed with writing.
I have been experiencing that. My own personal definition?
Writer's block is the devil's spawn. It's the effective inability to take information and reproduce it. It's total uselessness in the upperstair area. Every minute of it is total stress, heartache and a little (if not a lot of) depression.
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
To be frank, I wouldn't wish writer's block on anyone. Frankly, when I hear of writer's block, I think it's just something that at most a day or two, it's broken. I never thought it would go on for days, weeks and sometimes months. Someone told me he couldn't come up with a single thing for two years after being into the publishing business for over a decade. In fear, I asked how long he thought mine would go on for and he said, "it depends". On what? I don't know.
SIDE EFFECTS
The side effects can range from mild to extremely toxic. This is something I've experienced. However, our experiences may all vary and as such you may or may have not had a taste on the listed below:
• Stress: the extreme mental fatigue that comes with writer's block is no child's play. It's worse than having sprinted 6,000km nonstop. This stress may manifest in your thoughts or actions towards that piece your working on or in my case, towards the daily production you create. You find yourself drifting away because just the thought of it gives you a headache.
• Production: writer's block can render you ineffective when it comes to matters of creative writing. We depend on our imagination and ability to play with words. Writing heavily depends on your mixing/selling skills. Not being able to mix with a "vengeance" can be detrimental to a writer's health.
• Inadequacy: the feeling of inadequacy becomes a second skin. Your previous achievements don't matter and what you begin to see is the failure and how much it would destroy you. This feeling leaves us in a state of desperation for any form of escape. This would then result in creating half-baked articles/write-ups that were better off not written. This would only do more damage as it heavily daints the reputation of the writer.
• Depression: I'm sure writer's have experienced a little or maybe even more of this side effects. Depression is a mental state of total– what do I call it?– Low. It's total "bogusness"(I have no idea what that means).
• Recognition: this part...is crucial. It makes as much as it breaks. When a writer doesn't get the attention or the time of day they think they deserve (or perhaps get rejected constantly), it turns to something more. Negatively.
RECOVERY PLAN...?
Frankly, everyone is different and as such work in diverse ways. What would work for A may not work for B. Yes I did come up with a recovery plan and at this junction, I want to say a big S/O to @iskafan. You rock girl. She was a part of the inspiration I got to this post.
My first thought in a recovery plan was finding a niche. But on Hive? I don't think that's possible. Well not for me anyway. Besides, I like to dip my hands into a little of everything.
My recovery plan was to start at the very beginning and @dreemsteem challenge is the perfect angle to work it. Which is why I am so glad and bless you my sister.
HOW DO I ENACT MY PLAN?
Resetting goals, inhaling more information, engagement 101(i may have fallen behind) and getting a partner or more to be accountable too.
(Iskafan if you're reading this, remember that group we were supposed to make? How about we be accountable to each other? Lol. You are also a part of my recovery plan.)
Getting involved once again in meetings and all those stuffs I did as a Newbie. That's my recovery plan. I started by giving myself a well deserved accolade for accomplishing previous goals. It gave me the boost I needed.
WHAT I SAY ABOUT WRITER'S BLOCK TO YOU...
I'm not going to tell anyone that all they have to do is relax and breathe (frankly, that's is where all this long story is going) but I would tell you that it won't last forever unless you let it.
I found out that confrontation isn't always lethal. I have been avoiding the Leofinance community because I felt not "adequate" enough to continue. But, last night, I swallowed my pride and ache in my chest and went on ahead. Felt a lot better after. So, confront your fear.
EXTRA...
I have decided to take it one step at a time, one day at a time. Thank you for your precious time.
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Your post took sleep out of my eyes. I was drifting away on my editor trying to create a post. 😂😂
Goodness me, yes, I remember the group, @khaleesii tried so hard to keep on the group, we just kept falling her hands 😂😂😂
It's a beautiful new week, let's say no to writer's block, and bomb Hive with our posts and engagement.
Glad to know, you're dipping foot into the Leofinance community, I am at your back babe.
Cheers to a new beginning 🥳🥳😘😘❤️❤️
😆 you people needed flog, to be honest.
😂😂😂 we are sorry nau 🤧🤣🤣
It's alright, when you people are ready, I'm game.
No problem babe 😘
I think it's better on WhatsApp. @iskafan discord is suicide...🤧
Wahala, I don't have WhatsApp jorh 😒
Then get it jorh 😒
I am not 🤧
Oh, you are not sorry.... Imagine this girl ooo 🤣😂😂 @khaleesii are you seeing this 😳🤣🤣
You pipo shu leave me oo. 😑
I am leaving you ooo 🚶🏽♀️🚶🏽♀️
Maman... Don't be vex abeg. I will be good from now on
😆 well done.
I took sleep out of your eyes😂... Come o... Na my comment section you and Khaleesii de turn to drama... Iffa wipe una.
😂😂😂
I swear I was drifting away on my editor when I saw the notification, I started reading it, and boom, sleep ran off 🤣🤣
Na lie oo, na you supposed receive wipe, no you bi din dey do us off and on for discord 😏😂😂😂
@khaleesii shea na she we supposed wipe ba 🤣🤣
We supposed beat her, no be even wipe.
Chai.... Na true talk bi dat 🤧😂
Even if you wouldn't wish it on anyone, I think writer's block inevitably happens to people, especially due to many reasons. Being in a pensive mood causes mine, secondly, it happens to me especially when i've churned out so much without resting.
This is the truth. Today, I had lots of writing request on my desk, and I almost couldn't do a post for my Hive account. It was terrifying. My brain was locked, I couldn't think of anything. 😴
Writing request? Abeg i wanto hear gist o. All of you this big people
Hahaha, what is she talking about 😂😂
Yes. I think so too. Like i said how i had been dealing with real life stuff.
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This is very real. It has always been my fear but in a positive way now because it keeps on pushing me to be active
I don't think I'd ever accept it. I would find ways to make sure it doesn't become a frequent thing for me.
Exactly, accepting it is like accepting defeat. Getting out of it on time is the key
Writers block is something I have learnt to accept mine. I realized that when I start having writers block, the best thing to do is not to panic, be calm and be in my best state of mind. Couple of hours later, inspirations will come. Nice post here by the way.
Like taking time off to breathe? Yes.
I appreciate your comment really
Take it one step at a time and don't be too hard on yourself.
Most times we want perfection in our writing hence the problem.
I am guilty of that. But that's cos i just want to also give back and that may also be a problem.
I will take it easy maman... 👀
Yeah you should, you can give back without killing yourself.
Just passing through your blog when I saw this article and I decided to read through it. I couldn't help but laugh because a few days ago I wrote about the same thing because I was passing through it for weeks now.
Funny enough I had to do a post but my brain couldn't come up with anything so I either go through my feed to see contest that I can participate in at least, a contest as a topic and can help me with where I can start from or I just go offline and watch movies to keep my mind off trying to come up with something.
You are indeed right, writer block can take months or even years, you just have to find something during the period to help reboot or refresh your brain because your brain also does need a break just like our body needs it from thinking about life struggles and trying to come up with positive ideas or articles.
Oh my. I'm so glad that you took time to comment. In my case, I'd binge on food and novels. Infact, I'd take off completely and searching for prompts and contests would prove to be more tiring than writing itself. Hehe.
I'm totally glad you came through. Atleast, I'm not alone. Neither are you.
I am glad too I came across your blog. You are indeed right.
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I often miss those early days when I will have almost 10 post ideas to make and then take them one by one.. Hehe..
Omo .. And there are days when I will be staring at the screen like.. Bro make a post na.
For me tho, it goes beyond writing, its more like a creative's block.
No beat to make, no lyrics to write..hehe.. No topic to vlog.
If it happens I m usually ahead of it, I write ahead or make something for those rainy days ..lol,
The state of the mind is key actually and one must guard it. Just as the bible says.. Out of it flows the deliveries, issues..and all.
Keep writing @deraaa , leofinance ..cool. I dey there too. Na little by little.
Little by little ❤️
Yes! You just wrote and you rocked it my lovely! Writer's block is incredibly frustrating...grrr...and demoralising... I happen to think that it comes when we are overworked, stressed, our minds have TOO MUCH to think about and therefore struggle to be still to focus on one thing and be creative...because we are just tired...and then if we start stressing about not being able to write, we get into a vicious circle chasing our tails. Sometimes the best thing to do is just to open the screen and start typing...write a blog post about your day...no matter how boring or interesting it seems to you, others will all have different perspectives and may take something different away from it than you had intended. Grab a freewrite prompt and have some fun with the Dangerous App !LOLZ ...just freewrite , tidy and publish... even if you just freewrite your thoughts... I mean @khoola can tell you how much erm ...fun he had doing that 🤣 and his freewrites were hilarious and entertaining... objective achieved...but the fact remains that if we just write, our brains will kick back into gear... we just need to remind it that this is its function hehe... and give it some practice. Love you @deraaa !LUV !ALIVE !PIZZA
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I guess I'll do that. I just don't understand why i get downright depressed the moment i can't think of anything. I can't even pick up my phone. All i do is binge eat and read excessive novels. It's bad... But I'll keep working on that...❤️💕
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Dear I can relate to all this cos I've been there. So sorry about all what you had to pass through. I'm so happy you've recovered, that's a good sign you are bouncing back to the party fully loaded.
I've not been a good friend though.. I promise to change.. Coming to your DM.. See you there...
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Lol. It's fine. We all are fighting our demons. 😂
Good to see you here,I didn't see you again after the time we talked.hlad you are coming out from your writer's block and line you said, challenges will help kick off again. @iskafan is an amazing woman, helping to keep an eye on me too. Let's try ok?
I sent you a request on discord. Haven't heard from you.
Please I didn't see it, let me check again
If she continues to praise me like this, my head will soon burst. 😂😂. Thanks ma'am. Let's watch each other's back. And grow together. ❤️❤️🥰🥰