19 Jan 10 Writing When You Don’t Want To Write
Just like a lack of ideas can really stifle your writing ability, a lack of desire to write is just as bad, if not worse. When you don’t want to write, but you have to for work, you can be facing an uphill battle. Writing requires so much creativity that you really have to be in the proper place of mind to write. When you find yourself feeling less than up to the task, pushing through those times can be a long and arduous process. But here are a few tips to help you along the way.
-Make sure that you have a good schedule, and that you stick to that schedule. If you’re a writer that works from home, the biggest part of making that transition is remembering that this is still a serious job. Just because your environment is the comfort of your own home, doesn’t mean you can slack. Schedule out your projects and stick to them, in the long run this will help you feel like you’re in more of a professional environment, and you’ll be more apt to get your writing done.
-Know when you need to take a break. Because writing is so creative, sometimes you need to take a break to keep the creative juices flowing. Give yourself 5-10 minutes when you’re feeling especially unproductive. Take a moment, go outside and get some fresh air, then go back to work. You should feel calmer, and more willing to resume normal duties.
-Don’t get down on yourself, or bully yourself into writing. Everyone goes through phases where they don’t feel like writing. You just have to stay confident and positive, and keep plugging away. The feeling will pass, but don’t give in and stop working because of it.
-Finally, try making a reward system for yourself. If you have a lot of articles to do, map out the articles and make up rewards for completing a certain amount. Like if you desperately want to take a break, set a goal to finish four of those articles before you do. If you’re hungry and really want to eat lunch, make sure you complete another two beforehand.
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Finding an entry level position out of college is essential. That’s the first major step into making the career you’ve been planning, become a reality. But finding an entry level position when you’re just out of college isn’t always easy. Especially in this economy the road has become increasingly hard for student starting out and starting their career paths.
Your fist tactic should always be networking. Before you leave college make sure that you’ve got your name out there to the right people. You want to stay in contact and make yourself known to a few of the select students around you, and your professors. They will be a great resource for work down the line, so remember that, and keep those relationships avenues open.
Keep networking outside of school. Try professional sites like linkedIn, etc, that offer connections with other professionals in the field. Create lasting professional relationships, as these are where the best jobs will come from. Companies frequently don’t openly advertise their best positions, and the only way you’ll hear about them is through somebody that you know.
Try your local newspaper, you won’t find fantastic jobs here most of the time, but you will find some decent options to pad your resume and provide income in transition. Usually jobs advertised in a local newspaper don’t have a high applicant rate, so your chances of landing the job will also be better.
Finally, remember to stay professional. Whether networking, or applying to the jobs, keep your demeanor professional, as your attitude says a lot about what manner of employee you will be at that company. One of the biggest complaints about college graduates in the job market lately is that they have a false sense of entitlement.
Many recent grads almost feel as though a high paying job should be instantly available to them. But that isn’t the case. You have to work at a company and career to make it succeed, sometimes from the lower ranks of the ladder. Stay courteous and polite always, be proud and confident, but also humble and realistic. You don’t want to come off as a cocky self important applicant, because companies tend to stay away from them. They aren’t hard workers, and they have no long term loyalty. Both bad strikes to have against you.
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