Coined by Austrian psychiatrist, Dr. Edmund Bergler in 1947, Writer’s Block is a condition in which a writer is unable to think of what to write or how to proceed with his/her writing.

What Is Writer’s Block?

<ul><li>Idea crunch</li><li>Overwhelmingness</li><li>Exhaustion</li><li>Anxiety</li><li>Perfectionism</li></ul>

What Are the Causes of Writer’s Block?

Dealing with writer's block isn't rocket science. All you need is self-awareness - know the root causes and act upon them accordingly.

How to Deal with Writer’s Block?

It is always easier to stop something from happening in the first place than to repair the damage afterward.Best ways to prevent writer’s block:<ul><li>Productive self-talk or pretend you’re talking to your partner</li><li>Forming a writing habit</li></ul>

1. Stop before it starts

If you don’t have enough information about the topic, then you might google about it after every 2-3 sentences. And that, my friend, will eventually put you in writer’s block.

2. Spend a good amount of time on research

Outlining helps in constructing and organizing ideas in a manner that promotes thoughtful flow.Not to mention, even if your outline is rough, it’s always good to know the path you’re going to walk.

3. Create an outline

Writing requires a free, fresh, and open mind. If you’ve hit writer’s block or if you’re simply exhausted, please TAKE A BREAK.

4. Take a break or do something else

For instance, you’re writing a blog on “how crypto can make you go bankrupt” but there’s this section where you just can’t think of anything to write. You’re confused, overwhelmed, anxious, and whatnot. What do you do in that case?Skip this section for now and move ahead. And when you’re done with all the other parts, come back to this and complete it.

5. Stuck? Skip it (for now)

Let’s not say deadline; rather, go with the word “goal”.The basic idea behind setting a goal is to identify what you want to write and create a plan to achieve it, and this ultimately helps you stay on track or stay focused.

6. Give yourself a deadline

When you start writing, go for 25 minutes straight and then take a five-minute break. Repeat it for as long as needed. However, for every fourth round, take a longer break – half an hour is ideal.

7. Follow the Pomodoro technique

Don't try to fix everything in the first draft. Rather, once you complete it, give it thorough proofreading or ask a friend to do that. Ask her to leave comments and mark mistakes in the draft so that you can fix them accordingly.

8. Don’t chase perfection

You want to write, but you can’t seem to get those words flowing. Your brain is too cluttered to create new content. It is a terrible feeling and can hold a person back from finishing their work. And that's what we call "Writer's Block". While many associate writer’s blocks with procrastination, many believe it to be common among writers (even professional writers with years and years of experience). But irrespective of anything that people believe, the problem is real.

Struggling to find the inspiration to write? Have writer's block? Read on to learn what is writer's block, its causes, and ways to beat it.

What Is Writer's Block? A Simple Guide To Overcoming Creative Lapses

According to a report by Bridge, that surveyed more than 1000 office employees:<ul><li>78% of respondents believe working more hours is at least moderately important in getting promoted</li><li>53% of employees believe engaging in workplace politics is an important factor in receiving a promotion</li><li>43% said that acting interested in their “boss’s dumb story” is at least moderately important</li></ul>Despite being aware of dirty politics in workplaces, we are not able to stop it completely.However, there are ways we can cope with it and in this article, we are going to talk about just that.

Office Politics

1. The One With EgoThis person reckons that s/he is always right. S/he has the habit of not letting others have their say. S/he talks a lot about motivation and teamwork, but when it actually comes to walking the talk, they take a completely different turn. Also, these folks tend to be nice to those who always agree with them and flatter their ego.2. The BullyThese folks are always on the go to use their authority and power to get their work done by others. They even tend to play the power game to get their personal work done.

Types of office politicians 

3. The ClimbersThese folks climb the corporate ladder to achieve a higher position even by backstabbing colleagues and flattering the senior and important folks of the organization. 4. The GossiperGossipers can someone who praises others and also someone who talks negatively about others. They basically can’t keep anything in their stomach, they gladly talk it out.5. The Bus DriversThese are the ones who are really good at using someone else’s credibility to take their career ahead. They basically stand behind your back and wait for the right moment to shove you under the bus and go ahead.

1. Be True To Your WorkWork is worship! One must respect his/her work — it’s the source of your bread and butter. You don’t have to stay back and work extra hours, all you have to do is make sure you are always on time to work, you dedicate yourself to your work for those 8-9 hours, and leave when your shift is done.You all must have noticed that people who preach less and work more are always successful and are less into controversies.

How to deal with office politics?

2. Be Friendly With Everyone At All LevelsAlways carry a genuine smile, always greet people, be friendly, and be the one who helps and supports others.By being likable, you get a lot of advantages — when you are good to others (whether to your colleagues or boss or even the office boys), you tend to form a genuine support system.And people with that kind of support don’t tend to fall victim to office politics.

3. Make It Clear — You Are Not Open To GossipIf you ever happen to bump into one, and s/he start some gossip, communicate strictly on a need-to-know basis that you don’t want to talk about others at all. If there’s something else s/he wants to talk about then continue or else leave it there itself.4. Communication Is The KeyEvery time you find yourself in a political cold war, be open to having a conversation. Talk to the person directly and put your point.If you're a manager or someone who leads a team and has been seeing politics, make sure you get the parties together and talk about it.

5. Do Not ToleratePolitics in workplaces don’t do any good to anyone and being silent about it and tolerating it is no good either.There are people who fear that if they raise their voices against the wrongdoers of the office, they will be kicked out of the office.But I want all of them to know one thing that a 9-5 job cannot be bigger than your self-respect.If you feel there’s something wrong happening to you, talk to the higher folks of the organization directly, and if they also don’t take any action, you don’t have to stay in that place anymore.

Most of us working professionals have experienced or seen in our offices. We all have that one colleague or boss who has made it really tough for us to survive in our workplaces. And the most frustrating fact about it is that you can’t escape it — it’s everywhere!

Juggling between professional and personal life is already a tough gig. And office politics makes it even more difficult for employes.

Effective Ways For Employees To Deal With Office Politics

Over 69% of employees are experiencing burnout symptoms while working from home.However, despite the exhaustion, people are not taking enough time off to recharge, fearing they could be the next layoff.Burnouts can affect your physical and mental wellbeing to a great degree. And with time, things might go haywire in your work-life if you don’t cope with it well.What are the actual ways to deal with work from home burnout? Let's look:

Cosy clothes, work from couch, and Yet we are burned out

Try to start your day early in the morning.  Countless studies and numerous prominent examples indicate that early risers early risers are often energetic, can get a lot of things done in 24 hours, and are more successful in their professional lives. People become more disciplined, active, and capable of achieving at a higher level of productivity and have a better sense of their responsibilities.

1. Clichéd. But be an early riser

2. Have a dedicated workplaceWorking on the couch or the bed or the dining table has never been my cup of tea. Even during my college days, I used to have a study/work setup in my hostel room.A dedicated space allows you to focus, mentally gets you into a work mode, minimizes distractions, and helps create a work/life balance while working from home.

2. Have a dedicated workplace

Many remote or work from home employees think that they are already in their cosy space, so breaks aren’t that important.Be it a high workload, strict deadline, or an urgent task from your boss or a hugely important client; nothing is above your mental and physical wellbeing.Being too busy working without any break isn’t healthy. Period.Our brains are just like athletes. It needs rest to function at a greater level and be creative. So, make sure you allow your brain some time to rest and recharge.

3. Take breaks (whenever needed)

You should be friends with your remote colleagues. Because we all need friends at work; we you need people with whom you can share things.If your employer is not treating you correctly, and you want to raise this concern, you certainly need people to support you. And that can only happen when you talk with your colleagues, build a bond, and become good friends.

4. Make friends at work

It is understandable that some of us have our side hustles to take care of and we do that on weekends. That’s absolutely fine. But at least, give one weekend to yourself. Maybe go to a nearby destination, stay in an Airbnb, cook for yourself, go cycling, or do anything you like.Take a break from work to rejuvenate that drained and exhausted mind of yours.It deserves it.

5. Take vacations, PLEASE!

Most of the remote employees tend to work on week offs. This is not right!!Darling, you have a life. You don’t get paid for your week offs.Do not overwork with the hope that you’ll be noticed by the company and earn that accolade of the most dedicated employee.Also, you have to learn how to keep your work/business and personal hours separate. If you can master this art, then you’re this close to becoming the happiest working professional.

6. Do not work on week offs

There was a time when I wasn’t even aware of the term ‘burnout’, but I would experience this every now and then. I remember telling my manager that I feel really tired and I am not able to concentrate on work. That’s when she said, “You need some break, Harsh! You seem burned out.”All these years, I have had numerous burnout experiences. But I am glad, that I have tried to figure out how to cope with it. Avoiding remote work burnout isn’t an easy feat or doesn’t happen overnight. But it can be achieved if you understand the ins and outs of it.

Are you a remote employee, experiencing burnout? If so, read this blog to learn how to deal with remote work burnout.

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What Is Writer's Block? A Simple Guide To Overcoming Creative Lapses

Effective Ways For Employees To Deal With Office Politics

How to Deal with Remote Work Burnout?

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Harshajit Sarmah@whattheharsh

What Is Writer's Block? A Simple Guide To Overcoming Creative Lapses

Effective Ways For Employees To Deal With Office Politics

How to Deal with Remote Work Burnout?

Bite-sized knowledge
to upgrade
your career

Harshajit Sarmah
@whattheharsh