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eHow Careers & Work Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Understand what is causing the writer's block in the first place. It could be a distraction from a household chore or a simple lack of interest in the subject matter. Writing requires concentration and involvement. When you're preoccupied, it is hard to snap back to focus on writing.
Step2
Distract yourself for a few minutes. Drop the pen and focus on anything else such as reading a book, watching TV or just staring outside the window. Make yourself a hot cup of masala chai and wonder about Mesopotamian civilization.
Step3
Kick start your imagination by reading topics of interest. Motivate yourself by reading your favorite author and revel in his style.
Step4
Try not to criticize your work right away. Even though we reserve the editing job for later, the left side of the brain runs a constant check to perfect the imagination which affects the natural flow of thoughts.
Step5
Stop thinking about writing for a few minutes. Get into a meditative state or ankle-crunching pose to stop you from thinking about writing. Even if you do not succeed in reaching a meditative state, you should have new ideas raking your brain.