Reading Salvial_Ten's journal

For some reason lately I've found it difficult to respond too or even take active interest in things that six months ago would have me into a passionate typing fit of a reply to various topics on the site.

I don't really know what's gotten into me, I read over (this is just an example) eljefe's post "I think I may have found a/our Problem..." and it did perk my interest and an opinion started to form. However, halfway through the thought process my brain more or less gave up on my emotional input and cut itself away from the subject, negating all intellect that would make my post worth reading. So I dropped it. I wish I could explain my sudden mental apathy but truth be told, I can't.

--Jami

You fail it.

Don't worry too much. Things like inspiration, some opinions (and the most important one, time to write) come and go. Just join the discussion again when you feel like it.

"*sigh* Some men are really hard to manipulate!" - Orchid

Aww. Thanks Null. *hug* How do you get out of that kind of a slump?

--Jami

You fail it.

How do you get out of that kind of a slump?

Geez, that question is hard to answer. It depends on whether it's a lack of inspiration, motivation or time/energy (the day only has 24 hours, and 6-9 of them are needed to sleep). When I lack inspiration or motivation, I usually just wait until they come back - I've pressured myself and tried so many things to force them back, until I've found out that the easiest way is to wait for them to reappear and do something else in the meantime.

To me, relaxing is the key to regaining my creativity and motivation, altho I must say that I'm a bit of a hypocrite when it comes to stress and relaxation. Technically I'm always busy and stressed, but in reality I try to take it easy. This used to be different (a few years ago I used to have sleeping problems and phases of extreme tiredness caused by stress). In the meantime I've learned some ways to avoid and reduce stress. I can't always do it (and remember, sometimes stress is good), but it's way better than it used to be.
A stress-inhibiting environment is really worth a lot. It's amazing what a cozy place can do to relax you. In my case it's the living-room, which I've set up to be as unrelated to work or stress as possible. (If you ignore the stack of computers on the table waiting to be configured & networked, that is. :-P ) I do this with special music (mostly Beat and Rock&Roll oldies in my case), special lighting (UV tube, lava lamp, weak indirect colored light) and a small wine cellar. When I'm particularly stressed or tired (or just in the mood for it), this is a great place to just sit around with a glass of wine and listen to the music. I find that I'm much fitter and/or more motivated the next day.
Also nice: a massage, a hot bath (in winter), a quiet chat with a friend or Honey Bunny, or the occasional bong.

Well, yeah, you asked. :-) Whatever you do, good luck in getting rid of your writer's block. Take care!

"*sigh* Some men are really hard to manipulate!" - Orchid

Thank you for the advice. I guess my anti-stress zone is most likely my room, which houses my computer and well, everything else I own. :) The room's in complete chaos, but I like it like that, otherwise I'd go running around like a chicken with my head cut off everytime so much as a shoe was out of place.

Also nice: a massage, a hot bath (in winter), a quiet chat with a friend or Honey Bunny, or the occasional bong.

Massages are good, I give alot of 'em. ;) As are baths, don't know about the bong though, haven't tested one yet. However, I've got another question: I honestly don't know what sort of things people chat quietly about, got any more advice?

--Jami

You fail it.

The room's in complete chaos

Mmh, sounds like home to me!

Massages are good, I give alot of 'em.

A tip - receiving them isn't bad either :-P

I honestly don't know what sort of things people chat quietly about

The easy answer is, "whatever happens to come up". There's no need for a special topic (unless you do it with your honey bunny, then you can talk about the future). Almost everything is suitable for a quiet chat - just start talking about whatever is on your mind.

"*sigh* Some men are really hard to manipulate!" - Orchid

Almost everything is suitable for a quiet chat - just start talking about whatever is on your mind.

I shall keep that in mind. Thank you muchly for more advice, I'll let ya know how the quiet chat goes.

--Jami :)

You fail it.

I'll let ya know how the quiet chat goes.

Thanks: -)

"*sigh* Some men are really hard to manipulate!" - Orchid