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21 Unexpected Places To Find Your Writer’s Muse
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Where do you find inspiration?
Being a
professional writer is exhausting.
You’re
cranking out one great
article after the other, constantly chasing deadlines and grasping new ideas.
You’re
spending your days perched behind your tiny computer screen. It’s easy then to lose inspiration, motivation and feel the occasional case of
writer’s block.
That’s
why it’s crucial to get
away from the computer as often as possible. Even if we have the feeling that
this is counterproductive and takes away from our productivity.
The
truth is, the best ideas, the highest epiphanies usually bless us when we’re
anywhere but in near our desks.
So, here
are a few places for you to find your
muse outside of your working space.
1. The gym
Most of my ideas come from testing my
limits in the gym. There’s nothing more inspiring than breaking your mental
and physical barriers and thereby realizing that you’re invincible. A regular
visit to the gym will not only boost your confidence, but it’ll also
help you to get rid of frustration, anger and a lot of stirred up emotion.
2. The mall
Going to the mall helps to see what’s happening
in people’s minds and what it is they care about. It may be superficial, but
the colors, the decorations and the stores will give you plenty of new
insights.
3. The train station
Seeing
people come and go, hearing the goodbyes and hellos and the general busy
jumble of a train station provides lots of great information for every
writer’s brain.
4. The airport
Airports
are often filled with even more emotion than train stations and I love
watching people hug, cry and rejoice. Just like it’s shown in the beginning
moments of “Love, actually”, I believe that in airports you see that love,
actually is all around. And what better emotion is there to inspire us than love, right?
5. The beach
This
might be a cliche, but it’s nonetheless a true source of inspiration. Being
at the beach, listening to the
waves crash against the sand, seeing the beautiful colors of the ocean and
hearing the seagulls squawk relaxes your body, mind and soul. This clears the
way for a splash of beautiful words.
6. The rooftop
Standing
on the rooftop of a skyscraper, seeing a city from above puts life into
perspective and often presents a wave of fresh ideas.
7. The city
The buzz
of a city, the noise, the voices and the generally fast-paced character of
life offers great material to write about. Open your eyes when you walk through the streets.
Listen, look and learn.
8. The country
I grew
up on the countryside and every time I return home, I feel inspired,
motivated and recharged. Not hearing the general noise or seeing the dull
colors of the city provides a great contrast to my
every day life. Take in the scenery of the countryside and let nature, the
stillness of the world fully embrace you.
9. Your home
We often
don’t even see the things that surround us anymore because we’ve gotten so
used to them.
Give yourself a challenge. Walk around your home and try to notice at least 10 items you totally forget about. This will
instantly engage your mind in a fun way.
10. The bus
Instead
of plugging your earphones in, listen to what
people say. You’ll hear snippets of all kinds of conversations that can build
the foundation for new pieces of work.
11. The grocery store
Look at
magazine covers, go through the isles, observe others and you’ll most likely
notice something that’ll attract an idea for your next article.
12. The mountains
The
crisp air in the mountains, the space and the silence gives your mind a much
needed break from technology, people and daily life. Let the breathtaking
view of the mountains inspire you.
13. The coffee house
Sit down
with a book, a Moleskine or simply a cup of your favorite hot drink and
listen to other
people’s conversations, write or
muse. Sometimes just this little change of your surroundings engages your
senses in a completely different way.
14. The book store
Browsing
through new publications or classics and being surrounded by thousands of
books will give you more opportunities than you can count to inspire yourself. Let the words of brilliant writers, the
beautiful rhymes of poets get under your skin and open your heart to new revelations.
15. The spa
A
relaxed, happy and pampered body works much more efficiently than a tired,
tense one. Treat
yourself to a few
stress-reducing hours at the spa and let your thoughts wander effortlessly.
You’ll soon feel rejuvenated and ready to change
the world with your words.
16. The movies
Intelligent,
creative and brilliantly shot movies provide great prompts for all kinds of
new thoughts.
17. Your bed
Do I
have to say
more?
18. The playground
Observing
children, seeing them play, laugh and totally immersed in their beautiful
little world gives perspective and a much needed break from the seriousness
of your daily life. If you feel super brave, join them and play for a while.
Experience the world through their eyes and notice how different it looks.
19. Your grandparent’s home
I love
talking to my
grandparents and listening to their
stories. There’s just so much to learn
from them. Soaking up their wisdom, dreaming of a different time always gives
me new ideas.
20. A foreign country
Traveling
invites inspiration almost by definition. Seeing new places, hearing new
sounds, speaking new languages, experiencing new foods and simply being away
from your routine and maybe even out of your comfort zone is a surefire way to a creative explosion.
21. College
Learn
something new, broaden your horizon, listen to
lectures of awe-inspiring professors and see how your mind expands.
Be open to connecting with your muse in every circumstance of life. Be
intentional about getting away from your computer as often as possible.
You’ll see that being outside, spending time with others and simply shaking
up your routine will help your work in many fascinating ways.
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