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Hey, Many things are happening worldwide, both good and bad, but I genuinely believe it's up to us t
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Hey, Many things are happening worldwide, both good and bad, but I genuinely believe it's up to us to change the narrative and focus more where we do have control. It's both liberating and rewarding. Otherwise, we will keep running empty and overwhelmed. Now that it's almost a year since we started dealing with these feelings way too intensely, it's time to make some changes. Talking about control, I'm mesmerized that even though technology evolved and we have more tools and opportunities to express our thoughts than ever before, we're still romantic when it comes to putting down words. As a storyteller, I often notice that those who write are in the spotlight, treated as being special. Well, I think reinforcing this attitude does a massive disservice to humanity. It does not bridge the gaps between people, and it keeps many valuable stories hidden. When people don't dare to write â writer's block is one reason â we miss the chance to add flavors to conversations of all kinds. By doing so, we keep being oblivious, biased, narrow-minded, you name it. The only remarkable thing in this picture is the artwork. The rest is just work(ing). The value lies in diversity, so overcoming the so-called writer's block is mandatory. However, I don't have good news for you since you can't make it happen by taking breaks, drinking another cup of coffee, playing with your doggie, scrolling mindlessly on Facebook, and such. The www world is full of such hacks and tricks that will not help you get the job done. There's only one way to deal with writer's block: keep writing. In 1920, an exciting event occurred to Graham Green, who turned to be one of the best English novelists of the 20th century. He dropped school, and his decision led him to six months spent in psychotherapy, where Graham started a journal to help him cope with his mental distress. During that time, a psychoanalyst named Edmund Bergler, who studied writers who suffered from "neurotic inhibitions of productivity," tried to determine which blockers kept these folks away from putting down words. The findings were somehow interesting for that specific period yet not so captivating for us, living these days. Read the rest of the story [on our]( about how Greene navigated those hard times and why Bergler found out that the writing process implies continuous practice. It's the only way to go if you want to craft this skill. By reading the article, you will grasp why writer's block is an alibi that today's world amplifies in many ways. You'll also discover that writing is a non-linear process that implies error, such as many other creative endeavors out there. Once you make peace with this idea, your appetite will increase, and so will your skills. By the way, this newsletter is possible because I kept writing. Do the same,
âOana P.S. Reading other great stories is another way of dealing with writing challenges, so make sure you [join the Upstairs Community](. Itâs our growing tribe of people who love vulnerable narratives. Why I'm getting this?
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