A different hobby

So having finished university, I was left with a lot of spare time before I start working and being inducted into the real world at last. So, after talking with friends and celebrating the end and hand in, I decided to take up a new hobby alongside writing. I wanted t to do something else creative, instead of doing nothing when I wasn't quite in the mood for writing. I have started cross stitching, I used to do some sewing when I was a child but lost interest because it took so much brain power and patience. But now I am looking to do something a little bit different. It is an interesting hobby to take it, it is addictive and releases stress in your mind. After working on my first project for a good 12 hours, because I simply couldn't put it down, in the morning I felt thoroughly refreshed.

It is understandable that work and writing might divide your time up quite harshly, between the other commitments you might have, such as children or other family commitments. Sometimes writing can become a little difficult and your brain just isn't creating the world you need. It might be then that you want to try something different.

I have done the same, after university and having such a harsh word count to stick to and the assignments, it felt like my brain was on overdrive. Once I have finished I just didn't feel up to writing for a while but needed that creative edge still, so I did something different for a week or two. Now, I have just got the feeling back where I am wanting to write and I feel inspired again.

I do truly believe taking a well-rested break from it does help in the long term writing process because it allows your mind and imagination down time and gives you a chance to revitalise and get back to it with a fresh set of ideas.

I appreciate writing is harder than people give credit for, but the craft has to be respected just like anything else, and taking a break doesn't mean you are giving up, it just means you're a little burnt out and need some down time. Take that opportunity to do something else and create something physical, instead of electronic. This might be through cross stitching, sewing, writing by hand, drawing, painting and many many other creative exercises. Give them a chance to give your brain a rest from the high functionality of writing.

I would like to apologise for the sudden drop of updates to this blog. It has been a crazy week or so, driving backwards a forwards for interviews and all sorts. I am sorted and my blog will resume to normal. I apologise once again for the lack of attention.

Thank you.

Happy Writing!