A Simple Yet Powerful Technique to Evoke Your Muse

How many times you’ve found yourself wanting to write but ended up sitting in front of your computer and staring at a blank screen?

And today is no different. You hoped writing would come naturally as long as you just sit and wait.

And you’re sitting there and grasping at straws hoping that maybe somehow you can awaken your muse. But, alas, nothing happens. Your brain is shut off and in a freeze mode.

Or maybe you find it’s hard for you to focus on writing when at the moment there are so many problems filling your brain. Your mind keeps wandering off to different places — your chores, your-to-do lists, you name it.

No matter how hard you try to squeeze the words out, nothing comes to mind. You’ve tried every remedy out there — from reading to loading up on caffeine to jumping jacks.

The writer’s block has reared its ugly head, and it’s impossible not to feel his presence.

Don’t throw in the towel just yet. Try this simple yet powerful mindfulness technique to get out of writer’s block.

Let your mind wander

Instead of forcing your muse to come to you, awaken your muse naturally. Creativity requires mindfulness and flexibility. Creativity shouldn’t be forced. And filling yourself with creativity requires that you give your brain a mental break.

To do this naturally, you need to step out of your computer for a little while and do nothing. Let your mind wander.

Mind-wandering has proven psychological benefits and can do wonders for your brain. When your creative tank is empty, whether it’s due to being stressed or overwhelmed, or running out of ideas, the mind-wandering technique can help you reset your brain.

When you let your mind wander, you allow yourself to think about nothing. It’s like daydreaming. Don’t be tempted to think about your problems. Toss aside your fears, worries, or anxieties, and don’t think about anything — that means don’t think about upcoming projects or your deadlines, your to-do lists, or any chores you have to complete.

Just stay in the present and let your mind roam.

The idea is that you disengage yourself completely from the immediate environment and focus on the internal thought processes. You allow yourself just to be present and worry about nothing.

To do that, you can either sit somewhere comfortably or even sprawl across a sofa or a couch and relax your mind. You can either stare into space or close your eyes and rest. Have your favorite beverage by your side and sip it slowly.

This simple yet powerful mindfulness technique will allow you to reset your mind and fill you with inspiration. When your mind is relaxed and free of worries, your muse will find you naturally. The creative process will be effortless.

Take a nature walk

Another great way you can let your mind wander is by getting out in nature and letting your mind take you to different places.

Spending time in nature is a powerful form of relaxation — for the mind and body. And it’s also a proven way to boost your creativity naturally.

One research study that looked at the impact of nature on Danish creative professionals found that spending time in nature enhanced their creativity. It explains how nature can help our creative way of thinking and help us generate new ideas. The results suggest that it’s vital for creative professionals of all kinds to spend their time in natural environments in order to boost their creative process.

Simply find a park or a natural space in your neighborhood and spend some time in a natural environment.

When you’re out in nature, focus on your immediate environment — observe the views around you, tune in to nature sounds. Become one with nature.

The takeaway

Writer’s block is real and sometimes it’s impossible to avoid it. Next time you’re stuck and the muse deserted you, don’t fight too hard. Instead, simply step away from the computer and let your mind wander. Mind-wandering is a powerful way to reset your brain and will help you boost your creative process.