Do What Makes You Want to Write

Nobody can be a writer all day, every day. The creative process takes too much energy to be on all the time. We all need to take a break every now and again. But what makes for a good break?

The simple answer is anything that makes you feel good. However, if you want to do yourself a favor, you should find a pastime that is relaxing and constructive. Sitting down and playing video games for hours on end is buckets of fun, but the only thing you're thinking about is the game.

Try taking a walk. For one thing, if you're sitting down while you write, moving around is a good change of pace. For another thing, walking requires no mental effort. You don't have to think about anything while you do it. If you do choose to think, you can let your mind wander. You can look at the scenery slowly changing around you and let whatever thoughts are flying around come to the surface.

We're all human, and sometimes te best thing to do for ourselves is to do something bad for ourselves (whether that be eating a gooey candy bar or rotting our minds with a TV marathon). But when you aren't enjoying that rare treat, be healthy. Take a break from writing by doing an activity that allows you to prepare for the next time you write.