As a writer, sometimes I get into a slump where I do not know what to write. Writing becomes a challenge when normally it comes so naturally. Everyone has these moments where they cannot find inspiration. This lack of inspiration can affect you negatively and sometimes you may find yourself delving into new experiences to find new inspiration. Here are some tips to find your own inspiration in healthy ways:
1. Look for a mentor. Whether you are a college student or working full time, find someone you can look up to during these daily actives. Mentors could be professors, classmates, fellow coworkers, or even friends. Have someone that you can go to for advice. Sometimes, just being able to talk to someone that can relate to your problems could give you new inspiration or you could learn what they do to get inspired.
2. Volunteer! Sometimes doing a good deed will evoke new types of feelings that can inspire you. Through volunteering you can meet tons of different types of people and maybe their stories will inspire you. Visit a nursing home and speak to the elderly or work at a soup kitchen for a day. The more you listen to others stories the more things you could be inspired by.
3. Read literature. The dead live on through the things they have written. Read classic literature and new age literature. Involving yourself in different types of literature can give you inspiration. Reading gives you the ability to travel without having to leave the comfort of your home.
4. Travel. Nothing can inspire someone more then a change in scenery. You could go visit a town you’ve never been to or travel to Spain. Experiencing different cultures, people, foods, and atmosphere may inspire you.
5. Go outside. Take a day to walk through a park or just lay outside soaking in sun. Nature can be an inspiration for you and going outside can bring about new experiences. You may also meet new people or you could people watch. People watching can give a lot of inspiration if you study others close enough. You learn a lot more then many would think.
It can be hard to find inspiration. But, do not simply depend on having other people inspire you. The world can inspire you and other actives. Lastly, make sure to try and inspire others. By inspiring others, you may find that you inspire yourself.