Steemit Engagement Challenge - S6W2: Tips for Overcoming Boredom When Writing on Steemit

Doing monotonous work often makes us feel bored and consider all the work we do to be very boring. Feeling bored is normal. Everyone may have experienced the same thing that we feel. Boredom is commonplace for everyone. It may appear at any time and without our consent.

{What causes the feeling of boredom to come, can you identify the cause}

Every Steemian is a writer. And of course, boredom is no stranger to us. I think boredom is a natural thing. The condition has been experienced by almost all writers. But it should not be allowed. It can cause us to be lazy for a long time and get caught in the trap of writer's block.

Writing is an activity that provides a million benefits for brain and mental health. Writing requires a good focus in order to create an original, quality and informative work. And the three points above will only be achieved if we write in a calm state of mind.

So, what are the things that we often unknowingly cause when writing?

• Unsupportive place and atmosphere.
  I'm the type of writer who gets a little annoyed with noise. I can write in crowds and under any circumstances. However, a calm atmosphere is needed for a writer. Because the more comfortable the atmosphere is in completing the post the faster the post is finished.

• Push yourself
  There are times when our brains are tired. Being tired causes boredom. Sometimes we also have to be friends with fatigue. When our brain is tired, the imagination is weak. And the best step to take is to make peace with the situation and not push yourself.

• Running out of ideas
  Running out of ideas is what every writer feels the most. And this is commonplace. I very rarely lose ideas in writing. Because I always make an outline and mind mapping before writing.

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{How do you overcome boredom, what activities do you do}

Writing is a productive activity and sharpens the mind to stay active. There are times when we feel bored with writing. Whether it's because of a sudden change in mood, or because you are too busy with other activities that already make you tired. However, whatever the problem, we must not give up on the situation. Give yourself time to rest, then continue writing. Here are 3 tips we have to do to get rid of boredom.

• Watch a comedy or motivational videos.
  I often get rid of stress and boredom by watching comedy. Comedians are very good at making a tense atmosphere melt again. Sometimes, I also watch motivational videos. My spirits just came back.

• Read other people's post
  When the boredom of writing appears, I switch my focus to reading quality posts of other Steemian friends. Reading the posts of Steemian friends besides adding insight also raises the idea of writing. I always practice this when faced with unfriendly boredom.

• Discussion
  Well, this is the last thing that bored me when writing. Discussion is a method of obtaining information through conversation. Sometimes, to get rid of boredom we have to discuss with our friends, family, or even small children who always bring happiness.

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{Share with us tips to prevent or overcome feelings of boredom.}

• Always think positively
  A bad mood when creating articles is dangerous. It was present because the mood is erratic. I always try to think positively about everything that happens to me. And this makes me feel comfortable and at ease. I'm always at peace with myself and never blame anything. Positive thinking makes my day always happy.

• Snacking or eating chocolate
  The second tip to get rid of boredom is snacking. Therefore, I always prepare snacks and chocolate-based foods when I write. According to articles I've read, chocolate is believed to be able to get rid of bad moods. And I guess that has a point.

• Take a break while listening to music
  Take a little rest. Our bodies also need time to recharge energy, imagination, and creative ideas. Something that is forced mostly will not be perfect results. When we look further, it turns out that enough sleep is needed by the body. It is because it will determine our mood throughout the day.

Thus my participation post for the sec-s6w2 contest: what do you do when you're bored? I invite @kyrie1234, @jyoty-thelight, and @sailawana to participate in this contest. Thanks to the Steemit Indonesia team for organizing this contest. Thanks to the Steemit team and Steemian friends who have supported me. I appreciate it.