How to Write When You Don’t Have Anything to Say

It happens. Three steps to see beyond.

We might have days when there is nothing on our mind to say and share. I question if someone will want to hear what I want to say, so don’t say anything at all. The short answer is there’s a light inside of you — in all of us waiting to be sparked up.

My three short and sweet mindful tactics zap me back into finding something. So here’s how to write when you don’t have anything to say because:

“Even if you have nothing to write, write and say so” — Marcus Tullius Cicero

Look out the window

Nature is always there. Yes, you will find it is there to stop and stare. Other than that, it is also there to fuel your inspiration and spark your soul. When you allow nature to tap into your creativity, you might find yourself writing a poem about the trees or the leaves flowing in the trees.

Whatever it may be, nature can nurture your mind from going to having nothing to say to have a lot to contemplate and curate. Research shows nature not only makes you more creative, but kinder and happier as well. So go outside and:

Take a walk

Walking outside for me is like taking a shower. It revitalises my senses and brings pack some food for thought. Simply a ten-minute walk will boost your mind and bring you back to now.

When you don’t have anything to say, nature will lead the way. A refreshing breath of air will allow you to come back to your natural state of being there. Then writing won’t be so hard to hone in on!

Call someone up

Hearing someone’s voice is like a magic spell. I often forget how much a second or two can make a difference when speaking to family and friends from across the world. Sometimes I will my eyes and listen to them is — something I will never take for granted.

It will bring you back to the present moment and remind you simply everything is OK. Starting a conversation with someone will get your juices flowing to write when you don’t have anything to say.

Remember: There’s always something to say.