I guess it happens to lots of blogging type folks --becoming brainblog dead. Not sure why this happens but happen it does.
Nothing to do with available material to write. Just look at the stuff on your computer hard drive. If that is not enough, check out your inbox on your email program.
If you are still in need of writing material, what anyone else has written can always be addressed with a "my response to" type article.
So if it isn't lack of material, what could it be that ties up the brain cells and blocks the free flow of ideas? After all, most blogging is just personal opinion.
Mental and Motivational Burnout
Just like when Career Burnout takes place, ones motivational juices stop flowing. Many experience compassion fatigue in careers in social work, counseling careers, and even ministry careers. So it seems to me passion fatigue could take place as well.
Of course, if one has passion for faith, or for writing, or for a career, can you call it passion if it wains somewhere along the journey? All the more reason to monitor one's passions. We only have so much energy.
Let's face it -- our capacity to juggle the many interests of life is a factor too. I for one take on too many projects at a time. Add to that the fact that I usually end up making my endeavors far more complicated than they need to be. Remember the KISS principle? (Keep It Simple, Stupid).
Simplicity Easier Than I Realize
When it comes to writing, website themes, and even changing careers, the key is to address whatever is on our plates at the moment. The key for me is to be an idea broker addressing the problems of life common to many.
What am I facing that is common to the human family? I can think of several problems needing a solution:
- A need to lose weight,
- facing the mortgage refinance dilemma,
- preparing for retirement,
- how to earn extra income.
Chaplain Paul Slater
