How I Tricked My Brain Into Writing

Simple mind games used by professional writers

Visual from freepik

I took a break from writing for a few months after getting married. It had a significant impact on my writing habit and growth.

Despite having written over 2000+ pieces online, I failed to write even 200 words for weeks.

I felt like an imposter. Tons of ideas and stories that I wanted to share with my audience were getting rusted. The time was never right to write. I procrastinated. I ordered coffee. I tried writing at cafes and in my office space. I attempted to write with stunning views and facing blank walls.

I procrastinated. I ordered coffee. I tried writing at cafes and in my office space. I attempted to write with stunning views and facing blank walls.

Nothing worked.

Every time I sat down to write, my mind would bring 10 different things to distract me.

After a few weeks of observation, I realized it was less about the surroundings and more about discipline.

I decided to run an experiment by tricking my mind into doing arduous tasks sandwiched by what it likes. I was employing various tricks to outsmart my stubborn and lazy…