It\u2019s a typical day at the office and we\u2019re up against deadlines, putting out fires and being pulled in a million different directions. Because we understand the importance of written communication with our customers, we attempt to carve out time to write.<\/p>\n
But when we finally sit down to write that blog post, email, newsletter article or e-book, we draw a complete blank. We freeze in our seats, watching the computer curser blink as it waits impatiently for us to make it move across the page with our insightful, inspiring words. But the words aren\u2019t there. Our minds are an empty slate, and the harder we try to think of something to write, the emptier that slate becomes and the panic begins to set in.<\/p>\n
As if our plates weren\u2019t full enough, we are now dealing with a classic case of writer\u2019s block.<\/p>\n
Writer\u2019s block happens to everyone\u2014business professionals, college students and even professional writers. Chances are, it\u2019s happened to you before, and it will happen again in the future.<\/p>\n
The demands on business owners are unrelenting and distractions are a normal part of our day. It\u2019s no wonder we have trouble sitting down to focus on one thing, attempting to corral our scattered thoughts into smooth, coherent sentences that our customers will appreciate and gain value from.<\/p>\n
When its crunch time and the projects just have to get done, here are a few strategies for combating writer\u2019s block and helping you clear your head.<\/p>\n
Writer\u2019s block is a function of being over-programmed, distracted and unable to focus. Taking the time to step back and eliminate distractions can help us ease anxiety and feel refreshed, relaxed and ready to tackle the task at hand.<\/p>\n
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