If you've read my last blog post you'll know that I've come down with some kind of infection or flu, that has left me with very little energy and very little voice.
So the words don't flow as freely as they used to, but on the upside it's made me think about the quality of my writing, and if I can do better.
But I digress.
When your writing flow is blocked or in limbo, trying to write a book becomes almost impossible. Any clear thoughts become a tangled web, that rest in my brain and don't go any further.
But despite all of this, the need to write is still there.
As a writer, I spend a lot of time thinking about how I can improve my writing, podcasting and books. It's an ongoing process that evolves, and still gives me the joy of learning something new.
I also discovered that it’s not worth beating myself up if I wasn’t able to write. And, there are simple things, like keeping up with the marketing side, like posting on Buffer, was a good way of keeping my writing alive.
When you get sick and are unable to write, the advice I would give is the most obvious, and that is to listen to your body. Listen to what it tells you to do, like resting when you need to, staying hydrated, and if you can manage it, get out into the fresh air, even if it's just for a few minutes.
That's another thing I've really missed is being able to go out and walk, clear my head regularly. I usually do five walks a week alongside an upper body exercise, but those things have also taken a hit.
I want this blog post to have some positive points about being ill and not being able to write or create regular content.
Key Takeaways:
- It's a good exercise in rethinking how you do things
- Not to punish yourself if you do become ill and are unable to write
- Use the time to do some brainstorming and improve writing and content
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