Back to Travel Blogging: How I Regained My Drive to Write In 5 Ways

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It was hard to go back to writing and blogging after being away from it for several months (seven months to be exact). However, I was glad that I was able to regain my drive to write after countless tries. In the end, I just realized that I had to shift my focus away from writing and blogging for some time.

5 ways on how I regained my drive to write

Back to Travel Blogging: How I Regained My Drive to Write in 5 Ways




    Why I was not Blogging


    The first reason why I have not been writing is that I haven't been home from March to May or almost the whole summer because we had our house renovated. That meant that I do not have a computer and Internet, hence, I could not publish new blog posts.

    You have to boost your inspiration in order to regain your drive to write

    The second reason is that I spent all my weekends walking around Intramuros, my all-time favorite spot, leaving me with little or no time at all to make posts. Old manila, indeed, never fails to charm me.

    The third reason is that I just lost my drive to write altogether. It's that weird period that hits every writer or blogger out there when you lose the inspiration to write.

    Anyway, I am happy to say that I have renewed my inspiration to write and you can, too. I would not say that it was easy but it was not impossible to go back to creating stories either.

    Here's how I regained my drive to write:


    1. Take a break 


    The best way to gain back the drive to write is to take a break altogether. Never force yourself to write something when you do not feel like doing it. That is exactly what I did, I took a long break and waited until the interest to write came back gradually.

    Take a break in order to regain your drive to write

    You can rest and read books, watch a series or two, indulge in a great movie, go to the mall, or visit your friends.

    2. Do something that will inspire you


    Embark on something that will spark inspiration in you. Do something that does not involve writing at all.

    Do something that will inspire you to write

    You can visit a library and read, you can support a cause or charity, you can even enroll in a class and learn a new craft.

    3. Go out and travel


    Relax your mind by going out of the house and traveling. You can go to a faraway place, a dream destination perhaps, or just travel to a nearby location.

    Travel in order to regain your drive to write

    For example, I love going to Intramuros and that is what I did regularly. I would start in Manila Cathedral and then take random walks from there. That would usually take me around Intramuros, some are new corners that I discovered during those random walks. 


    It's a great feeling to discover something new even if you thought that you have seen it all. I experienced walking on the actual wall of Intramuros and was surprised to discover how thick it was. Plus the view from there was really stunning.

    I regained my drive to write by traveling to Intramuros
    Manila Cathedral in Intramuros

    I've had a cup of latte in a famous coffee shop in Intramuros. I thought that it would look like its typical branch but I was delighted to find out that it had an old-world theme.

    I have also been around CCP Complex, Luneta, and SM Mall of Asia bay walk during one of those weekend outings. I have also explored the La Loma and the Manila North Cemeteries, which both provided a new kind of thrill and interesting things to see. 


    Those regular strolls helped me regain my drive to write because they refreshed my mind, gave me a new perspective, and it sparked a new wave of inspiration in me.

    4. Take a lot of pictures when you go out


    When I was traveling, I took a lot of pictures. I always brought with me my Canon DSLR (when I have a lot of space in my bag) or my Sony Cybershot point-and-shoot camera. if I don't have a camera with me, I use my Nokia phone to take photos.

    Take a lot of pictures when you travel to regain your drive to write

    The reason why I always take a camera with me is that I love capturing the various sights around me. I browse through the photos and they gave me the inspiration to write. The photos all seem like they have a story to tell and it's such a shame if I won't be able to tell those stories. 

    5. Talk to your friends or reconnect with old friends


    It's such a great feeling to talk to your friends or even to reconnect with old ones. It's amazing how much you could learn from them, their experiences, and their stories. By conversing with like-minded people, you get inspired to tell a story as well.

    Reconnect with friends to regain your drive to write

    You can tell your story to your friends, of course, but it does not have to stop there. You can write your own stories, too, and reach a potentially bigger audience. 

    That's it, that was how I was able to go regain my drive to write and go back to blogging. If you are feeling down or uninspired lately, remember that it will all pass. It may not be soon but it will and in time, you will be able to write again, especially if you do love it sincerely.

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    Ivan On The Move

    Hi, I'm Daddy Ivan, aka Ivan On The Move // Dad On The Move, a blogger since 2006. I'm a family travel and dad blogger in the Philippines. I write about traveling with kids, kid-friendly restaurants, the joys of fatherhood, the ups and downs of modern parenting, and autism awareness and acceptance. In my blog, you will find tips for traveling families in the Philippines, as well as stories about special needs parenting. I'm also an author, having written and published a travel book called "Select Travel Stories from the Different Regions of the Philippines." I was also part of an international book project called "100 Men On Becoming A Dad" where I shared my very own fatherhood story. As one of the dad influencers in the Philippines, I like to share photo updates & stories on social media.

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