Hello. My name is Alyson Donnelly, and I love to write. With writing comes the dreaded writers block. While I was thinking about what I wanted to write this week. I was stuck. Stressed and irritated that I couldn't come up with some thought provoking idea. I felt if I should just stop writing because I lacked inspiration. As I laid in my twin XL bed, I flashed back to a couple months ago. I had just started writing and was so excited. My brain was a river flowing with all different ideas. I remembered why I started writing. I remembered how much I enjoyed writing and how it was therapeutic for me. I remembered how much writing has taught me about myself and how I've felt so much more in touch with myself since I've started writing. It was a way for me to clear my head and get a break from the real world. I remembered that burst of excitement I felt when my first article was published. I wanted to get back to that place in my life so badly.

What I've realized through my vicious cycle of writers block is that sometimes in life, no matter what you're doing, you get stuck in a rut. What used to be filled with excitement and happiness, is now a daunting task and an inducer of procrastination. The thought of quitting sounds so much easier and a lot less stressful than continuing on. However, in these moments of defeat, I challenge you to think back and remember why you started. Think of the excitement you were once filled with and channel it. What you'll realize is that there was a reason you started, whatever it may be. Being stuck in the rut is cruel and defeating, but overcoming that feeling is so rewarding. This doesn't just apply to me overcoming writers block, this has to do with the challenges faced in day to day life. Whether it be living out you sticking to a weight lose goal, or making a lifestyle change, remember why you started. I leave you with a quote that I found thought provoking: "You're never a loser until you quit trying" -Mike Ditka