for the times when you don't know what to post

we've all had those times. i'm in 'those times' right now. where you seem to have run out of inspiration and everything you want to do someone else has already done, and you can't do it because it's totally copying them and it won't be as popular. nothing remotely interesting has been going on in your life, and therefore, there's no point in telling others something they already know.

as of late, i haven't been posting on my blog as much, because the words haven't been coming to me. it's almost like i've been in a rut. posting the same things over and over again, in a noticeable cycle. and i don't like it. it's even been happening here, on AOU. but when it happens, i don't want to force it. force makes it even worse. so, a list for the times when you don't know what to post.

•  TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT
  usually, when a blogger falls into a rut, they turn on the synthetic rain, make a hot drink, and read an inspirational book. i'm not saying there's anything wrong with that, but why not make a change? do something that coincides more with the weather. make some kool-aid. eat a doughnut. watch television. big things have small beginnings. 
• PAY ATTENTION
  take in the little, common things around you. your siblings laughter. the way the sun seeps through the blinds. people-watch if you're not at home, or sit on the porch and watch the ants cross your path. it's these things that are constantly overlooked that beg to be noticed. so notice them. 
• JUST TAKE A BREAK
  if it's still not coming, don't worry about it. get up, refresh your mind, and come back when you're ready. because sometimes, taking a breather is all you need.

and the irony of it all? i'm not good at taking my own advice. {i'm slowly getting there, though. you should probably pray anyways.}

xx,

jocee