{"id":448,"date":"2025-06-25T19:32:44","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T19:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/?p=448"},"modified":"2025-07-21T20:36:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T20:36:49","slug":"finding-the-motivation-to-write","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/finding-the-motivation-to-write\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Back Motivated to Write"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Jump to a Section<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/finding-the-motivation-to-write\/#Getting_Back_Motivated_to_Write\" >Getting Back Motivated to Write<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/finding-the-motivation-to-write\/#When_the_Dream_First_Sparked\" >When the Dream First Sparked<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/finding-the-motivation-to-write\/#My_Trusted_Ways_to_Get_Re-Inspired\" >My Trusted Ways to Get Re-Inspired<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/finding-the-motivation-to-write\/#1_My_Inspiration_Board_on_Pinterest\" >1. My Inspiration Board on Pinterest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/finding-the-motivation-to-write\/#2_Remembering_My_%E2%80%9CWhy%E2%80%9D\" >2. Remembering My \u201cWhy\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/finding-the-motivation-to-write\/#3_Everyday_Conversations\" >3. Everyday Conversations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/finding-the-motivation-to-write\/#4_Capture_the_Inspiration_When_It_Strikes\" >4. Capture the Inspiration When It Strikes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/finding-the-motivation-to-write\/#How_I_Make_Time_to_Write_as_a_WFH_Homeschooling_Parent\" >How I Make Time to Write as a WFH + Homeschooling Parent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/finding-the-motivation-to-write\/#My_4-Part_Reset_Routine_for_Getting_Back_Into_Writing\" >My 4-Part Reset Routine for Getting Back Into Writing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/finding-the-motivation-to-write\/#Slow_and_Steady_Wins_the_Race\" >Slow and Steady Wins the Race<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/finding-the-motivation-to-write\/#Id_Love_to_Hear_From_You\" >I\u2019d Love to Hear From You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_Back_Motivated_to_Write\"><\/span>Getting Back Motivated to Write<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Every blogger hits a slump. When life gets busy or inspiration runs dry, the desire to write sometimes disappears\u2014no matter <em>how<\/em> passionate you are. I\u2019ve been there more than once. Today, I want to share how I\u2019ve reignited my creativity during those dry spells, in hopes that it encourages someone else (and serves as a reminder to myself too).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_the_Dream_First_Sparked\"><\/span>When the Dream First Sparked<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The idea to become a blogger came to me during a season of deep reflection. I started jotting notes on my phone about both short-term and long-term goals\u2014what kind of life I wanted to help create for my family, and the financial milestones I hoped to reach. I toyed around with all sorts of ideas to bring in extra income, even considering becoming a book narrator. I thought that would be a great fit since I love to read.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, life is full these days\u2014between my full-time job, homeschooling, blogging, and investing in meaningful relationships, there isn\u2019t much spare time to curl up with a book. So I settle for rewatching Pride and Prejudice (read about my failed attempt to make it to the theater\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/how-to-create-solo-time-as-a-busy-mom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>), daydreaming of the smell of old books at one of our charming downtown vintage bookstores, and admiring the newly added bookshelf in our living room.<\/p>\n<p>You get the point: I love books. But after learning more about what\u2019s required to be a professional narrator (and realizing I\u2019m not great at doing voices), I knew that path wasn\u2019t for me.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Trusted_Ways_to_Get_Re-Inspired\"><\/span>My Trusted Ways to Get Re-Inspired<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Like most creative pursuits, blogging starts off exciting. You\u2019re motivated, full of ideas, and ready to go. But eventually, the momentum slows. I\u2019ve hit that wall more than once. Each time I do, I lean into a few trusted ways to get myself re-inspired.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-454\" src=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pinterest-inspiration-for-writers-300x200.webp\" alt=\"A cell phone sitting on a table with the Pinterest icon showing\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pinterest-inspiration-for-writers-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pinterest-inspiration-for-writers-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pinterest-inspiration-for-writers-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pinterest-inspiration-for-writers-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Pinterest-inspiration-for-writers-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_My_Inspiration_Board_on_Pinterest\"><\/span>1. My Inspiration Board on Pinterest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>If you\u2019ve read my\u00a0About Me page, you know how much I love quotes. My personal Pinterest board is full of words that speak straight to my heart. They remind me of who I am, what I\u2019m working toward, and why I shouldn\u2019t give up. Here are just a few that keep me going:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cRelease the belief that it has to be hard.\u201d \u2013 Unknown<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cGod put that dream in your heart for a reason.\u201d \u2013 Unknown<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cWhat if the Lord called you to homeschool because of what He wanted to do in your life?\u201d \u2013 Unknown<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cIf you don\u2019t think about the future, you won\u2019t have one.\u201d \u2013 Unknown<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cBe the person you want to become.\u201d \u2013 Unknown<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cWorry is a misuse of your imagination.\u201d \u2013 Unknown<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cLet yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you love.\u201d \u2013 Rumi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cCreate the life you cannot wait to wake up to.\u201d \u2013 Unknown<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cStop lying to yourself. You are absolutely capable of creating the life you can\u2019t stop thinking about.\u201d \u2013 Unknown<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cYou are never too old to set a new goal or to dream a new dream.\u201d \u2013 C.S. Lewis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Some of these quotes have been collected over the years from Pinterest, journals, and everyday inspiration. I\u2019ve listed author names where known\u2014if you recognize one I\u2019ve marked as \u201cUnknown,\u201d I\u2019d love to hear from you so I can update it!<\/em><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Remembering_My_%E2%80%9CWhy%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>2. Remembering My \u201cWhy\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>When I find myself questioning the time or energy it takes to blog, I think of something my mom once told me. Back when she worked in sales, she kept a photo of my brother and me on her desk to remind her what she was working for.<\/p>\n<p>I work from home now, so I don\u2019t keep a physical photo on my desk\u2014but <em>mentally<\/em>, I hold the image of my three beautiful children close. I picture the life we\u2019re building together, and the <em>dreams<\/em> we have for them\u2014like world travel, deep family connection, and financial freedom. That vision reminds me to put the same level of effort into my blog as I do into my corporate job.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-451\" src=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dreams-for-my-family-300x200.webp\" alt=\"a planner with a sticky note which reads &quot;make it happen&quot;\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dreams-for-my-family-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dreams-for-my-family-1024x681.webp 1024w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dreams-for-my-family-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dreams-for-my-family-1536x1022.webp 1536w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dreams-for-my-family-2048x1363.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Everyday_Conversations\"><\/span>3. Everyday Conversations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Surprisingly, some of my best ideas come from simple, everyday moments. I\u2019ve made more of an effort lately to connect with my (remote) teammates, and even in small talk, something will trigger a thought or memory that sparks a blog post idea.<\/p>\n<p>For example, today I <a href=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/teaching-young-kids-about-their-bodies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted about teaching kids about their bodies<\/a>. That idea came to me after my thyroid appointment\u2014where my kids were with me, actively listening and involved in the conversation. It reminded me that the little everyday things can be powerful sources of inspiration when we\u2019re open to them.<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Capture_the_Inspiration_When_It_Strikes\"><\/span>4. Capture the Inspiration When It Strikes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>I usually work on my blog in the evenings and on weekends. But I\u2019ll be honest\u2014if an idea strikes me in the middle of the day, I will pull out my phone and voice-text myself a quick note. It\u2019s such a helpful way to capture the rush of thoughts before they disappear.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-452\" src=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ways-to-feel-inspired-200x300.webp\" alt=\"A neon sign which reads &quot;LIFE IS NOW&quot;\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ways-to-feel-inspired-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ways-to-feel-inspired-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ways-to-feel-inspired-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ways-to-feel-inspired-1024x1536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ways-to-feel-inspired-1365x2048.webp 1365w, https:\/\/streamofblue.com\/staging\/6733\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ways-to-feel-inspired-scaled.webp 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s another thing that keeps me motivated: acting on inspiration in <em>real<\/em> time. I don\u2019t always sit down and write the entire post right away, but if I have a lot of thoughts or a strong angle, I make sure to get it down somewhere! That way, when I do have time later\u2014whether it\u2019s that night or during a pocket of free time\u2014I already have something exciting to build on.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1105\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_I_Make_Time_to_Write_as_a_WFH_Homeschooling_Parent\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1105\">How I Make Time to Write as a WFH + Homeschooling Parent<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1259\">Writing doesn\u2019t have to happen in long, quiet blocks (because let\u2019s be honest\u2014those are rare). I write in the margins of my day. Here\u2019s how you can too:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1463\">\n<li data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1312\">\n<p data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1312\"><strong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1288\">Voice-text blog ideas<\/strong> while folding laundry or other chores<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1384\">\n<p data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1384\"><strong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1343\">Free-write one paragraph<\/strong> while your kids do independent reading<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1463\">\n<p data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1463\"><strong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1409\">Keep a running doc<\/strong> titled \u201cHalf-Baked Blog Ideas\u201d so nothing gets lost<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1575\">Even 10\u201315 minutes can move a blog post forward when you&#8217;re consistent and kind to yourself about the process.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"311\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_4-Part_Reset_Routine_for_Getting_Back_Into_Writing\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"311\">My 4-Part Reset Routine for Getting Back Into Writing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"389\">If you\u2019re in a writing slump, here\u2019s the rhythm I return to again and again:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"968\">\n<li data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"521\">\n<p data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"521\"><strong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"416\">Revisit Your \u201cWhy\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"419\" \/>Go back to the dream that started it all. What were you hoping to build or share through your blog?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"672\">\n<p data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"672\"><strong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"563\">Inspiration First, Pressure Later<\/strong><br data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"566\" \/>Whether it\u2019s a quote board or a favorite book, let words move you before you expect yourself to create.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"819\">\n<p data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"819\"><strong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"709\">Stay Open to Everyday Sparks<\/strong><br data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"712\" \/>Conversations, errands, and even medical appointments can become blog gold when you\u2019re paying attention.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"968\">\n<p data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"968\"><strong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"855\">Capture It Before It\u2019s Gone<\/strong><br data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"858\" \/>Voice-memo it. Jot it in your Notes app. Don\u2019t wait for a perfect writing session to hold onto a good idea.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Slow_and_Steady_Wins_the_Race\"><\/span>Slow and Steady Wins the Race<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I know there are plenty of tools and systems for planning out blog content\u2014and I\u2019m excited to explore those more. But right now, this post is more about mindset. About allowing life itself to inspire you again.<\/p>\n<p>Even the weight of <em>adulting<\/em> lately has been a strange kind of motivation. I\u2019m always aware of how fast time moves, how <em>quickly<\/em> the days go by. Whether or not I choose to show up for my blog, time will still pass.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>So I keep showing up\u2014imperfectly but intentionally\u2014because I believe that months from now, I\u2019ll be celebrating goals I\u2019m achieving now, little by little.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Id_Love_to_Hear_From_You\"><\/span>I\u2019d Love to Hear From You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>What helps you stay inspired when writing feels like a chore? Any tricks, rituals, or mindset shifts that work for you? <strong>I\u2019d love to hear your ideas<\/strong> in the comments below\u2014let\u2019s keep each other encouraged.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting Back Motivated to Write Every blogger hits a slump. 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