Writer's block is terrible. There's no simpler way to put it. It has stopped me so often that now I'm writing about it. Nothing else frustrates and exhausts more students and professionals than this simple lapse in thought. Even now it's difficult to formulate in my head how to explain writer's block; something we all face and all have to stare down to accomplish anything, the underlying key to procrastination, and the overwhelmingly heavy burden that's lifted off when the big idea finds a way through the mist into your brain.
There are no theories behind writer's block, and no remedies for when you're afflicted. So I took it upon myself to create a few.
THEORY ONE: When two students/writers become wrapped up in the competitive spirit they often begin doing whatever they can to surpass and conquer. Caught up in all the excitement, one student may find that the best way to get ahead of the competition is to take the spiritual approach. They may pray to Baalat, Saraswati, Seshat, or even Ganesha (all gods/goddesses of writing and literature) to bestow a gift of unfathomable writing ability, or to curse the competitor. Cheaper than hiring a witch but in the long run I think proof reading would be your best option.
Solution:
Work together! Collaboration is a wonderful thing, and teamwork bring about better results.
THEORY TWO:
When you think your brain reacts with you. Even more so when the stress of having a deadline is factored in. These reactions (changes in temperature, heart rate changes ect.) attract Harry Potter-esque creatures that fill your brain with misty and fuzz. This mist can stop neurons from firing and well, it's all down hill from there.
Solution:
Next time, start early instead of procrastinating. Don't want to end up having to see Luna Lovegood to clear your head.
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