How to Journal for Motivation and Creativity

Where does the time go? In the past month I’ve been to a writer’s conference, on vacation to New York, a mini getaway to another part of the state, attended a family wedding, and finished a major project at work. I’m tapped out, which doesn’t leave much time for creative pursuits. I haven’t written a word since I don’t know when. If you are like me and need a jump start, here are some ideas to use your journal for motivation and creativity.

Set a Timer

Give yourself seven minutes to free write why you’ve been unmotivated, why you are procrastinating, or don’t have the time to do the things you used to do. The time is short enough that you won’t get mired in negative thoughts and it isn’t such a long period of time to feel overwhelming.

What you do at the end of the time is up to you. If you are motivated to keep going keep writing about the things you want to do or the reasons why you can do them. If the timer is motivating to you, set the timer for another seven minutes to give your self a sense of urgency. But if the timer is a distraction, turn it off and keep writing until you’ve written past your block or set your next intention.

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