The brain is an amazing organ. Thoughts, feelings and ideas matriculate in this squishy shell responsible for my our reactions.

As someone obtaining a journalism degree, it's implied that I maintain a constant stream of creativity. Stories are flowing around every day, just like the thoughts inside my brain. That's true most days. Other days, I'm searching through a seemingly dark, empty shell of nothingness. Balancing a senior semester filled, to the brim with capstones and "experience," in conjunction with my scheduled time to do absolutely nothing (aka watch Netflix).

As students, but also as humans, we write constantly; we text our best friends, tweet our frustration regarding Frank Ocean's album that has yet to drop or write papers on early 20th century Russian politics at four in the morning...you get the point.

While pressing the keys on this computerized device, I have come to the conclusion there are six stages of writer's block. According to the I Clearly Just Made This Up Foundation, writer’s block affects 100 percent of people worldwide. So, share this article to help spread awareness!

Stage One: The Short-Lived Productivity Cycle

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Preceding writer's block, there’s a short burst of motivation to actually sit down and get your sh*t together. When you open your computer, you realize you’ve stared at a blank word document for five hours. Maybe another five hours of Tumblr will provide you with the inspiration you need?

Stage Two: The Disciplinarian

After rewarding yourself for even opening the word document, you decide to police yourself with internet blacklisting. You replay Shia LaBeouf saying, “JUST DO IT!” to keep you going… spoiler alert: it didn’t work.

Stage Three: Denial

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You refuse to admit that you've succumbed to the grip of writer’s block. Stop, it. You’re a great writer. The best freakin’ writer that ever lived. Could something as temporary as writer’s block stop you from writing the Great American Novel? ...yes.

Stage Four: The Menial Taskmaster

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Your apartment is probably cleanest when you’re avoiding something. But, hey, you taught yourself all the words to “Cups” while doing that cup-thing at the same time! Or you successfully organized and reorganized your Netflix queue! The good news, right? Your long-term to-do list of menial tasks is finally complete. The bad news? You still haven’t written anything.

Stage Five: A Desperate Force

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All right. That’s it. I’m going to crank out these words even if it kills me. I don’t care if it doesn’t make sense. Oh, God... what am I even writing?

Stage Six: Acceptance

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Acceptance, in this case, means you’ve accepted your writer’s block. Fortunately for you, this means you’re able to prevail the next time. Writer’s block happens to everyone, so don’t feel like you’re alone. Sometimes our lack of inspiration, can prove be the inspiration we needed.