| Monday, 12 April 2010
13:45 |
 Burnout is something that
all writers experience from time to time. This is true no matter
how much you adore writing and blogging. It can come about due to
having a schedule you want to adhere to, or a deadline you are
definite about meeting. Whatever the reason is, you may have just
set yourself up to develop a serious case of blogger’s
burnout.
This can be a very limiting “disorder” because you will suddenly
not have any idea what to write. Even if you are the most
passionate person in the world about your particular blog topic,
you will not be able to think of a single thing to write about.
Though this can be very disheartening for the normally enthusiastic
blogger, there is hope to move past it and be happily blogging away
again. Have a look at these tips to keep your brain feeling fresh
and alert:
- Don’t set yourself up to develop blogging burnout. Make a
realistic schedule. This should be one that you can stick to easily
without being over worked. On occasion when you feel that you have
more to say on a particular week, you can certainly sit down and
write it. Just don’t force yourself to stay on a schedule that
stresses you.
- On a day when you are feeling particularly creative and the
words seem to be just flowing, write until your heart’s content.
Then stockpile these blog posts. For many bloggers this is
something that works quite well. They choose one or two days a week
and write all their posts at once. This can work whether or not you
are doing daily or weekly posts. Then you will have some to choose
from when you’re busy or when you just can’t seem to find the words
to write.
- Don’t be too rigid with your schedule. Leave some flexibility
for yourself to get enough rest, spend time with your family,
relax, and have fun. Believe it or not, these are the very things
that keep your mind working and ready to produce your thoughts when
it is time.
- When you find yourself out of ideas to use for posting, look
around for a related subject to give your thoughts on. If you have
a decent following, encourage them to participate in the
discussion. You may even hold a contest of some sort for your
readers.
- If you start to feel overwhelmed with your workload, take a
break. Don’t let your joy become a burden. A lot of times it only
takes a short break from writing to get your creative juices
flowing again.
- Invite a guest blogger to post on your blog. This will give you
some time to go on vacation or even just take a long weekend. Many
times this will offer your readers a fresh take on your blogging
topic.
- Take your laptop and work in different places. If the weather
is nice, go outside to enjoy the weather. Visit your favorite
coffee shop and use their Internet access to write your blog.
Sometimes, just being in a new and inviting environment can work
wonders.
- A lot of bloggers find that their favorite music keeps them
feeling upbeat, relaxed, and able to write their blogs more
effectively.
- Think about other things. Do some research on another topic
that interests you. In this way, you are able to move your mind
away from where it was stuck and let it open up again through
something fresh and new.
- Last, but not least, try just getting up and doing some form of
exercise. Go for a walk. Hop on the treadmill. Ride your road bike
or exercise bike. A lot of people feel that this helps them clear
the cobwebs from their brains and opens up more portals of
information to write.
So the next time that you start to feel that blogger’s burnout
creeping into your life, try following some of the above tips. You
just might be amazed at how quickly your burnout can be cured so
that you can start to write again. As time goes on, you may come up
with your very own individual tips to add to the list.
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