{"id":1313,"date":"2023-07-21T09:20:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T08:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novlr.org\/?p=1313"},"modified":"2023-07-20T15:22:03","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T14:22:03","slug":"why-i-love-my-morning-pages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.novlr.org\/the-reading-room\/why-i-love-my-morning-pages\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I Love My Morning Pages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the book <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.bookshop.org\/a\/864\/9781788164290\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Artist\u2019s Way<\/em>, by Julia Cameron<\/a>, one of the exercises recommended for stimulating creativity is writing morning pages. This writing advice can help clear your mind and leave your creativity free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morning pages are not meant to be high art or even &#8216;writing&#8217; in the strictest sense of the word. They\u2019re about anything and everything that crosses your mind \u2014 no wrongs, no rights, just write. They are strictly stream-of-consciousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sit down first thing in the <a href=\"https:\/\/novlr.org\/the-reading-room\/writers-routines-writing-in-the-morning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">morning<\/a>, before you do anything else and write down anything that comes into your mind. That means don&#8217;t check your email or social media or attempt to do serious work first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Progress, not perfection, is what we should be asking of ourselves&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>Julia Cameron, The Artist&#8217;s Way<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>I love this exercise, although I have my own special way to do it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I do my morning pages before I do anything else. I start with a brain dump into my journal, writing down whatever is on my mind. If I haven\u2019t done the exercise in a while, that ends up being a lot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes what I write has to do with my novel. Other times, things that I\u2019ve been thinking or worrying about. Sometimes I write about my novel and work through plot problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most times, what I\u2019m writing about has nothing to do with my novel at all, but rather about what\u2019s keeping me from my novel. I may write about financial concerns, an interpersonal issue with a friend, or something that brings me joy. In short, I put down everything that I\u2019m thinking of, whether it\u2019s positive or negative. In fact, I usually do my best to make sure that I\u2019m not placing judgment on my feelings, just writing them down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-src=\"http:\/\/wp.novlr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-tatiana-syrikova-3975590-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Writer writing their morning pages - Photo by Tatiana Syrikova\" class=\"wp-image-5569 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novlr.org\/the-reading-room\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-tatiana-syrikova-3975590-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.novlr.org\/the-reading-room\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-tatiana-syrikova-3975590-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.novlr.org\/the-reading-room\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-tatiana-syrikova-3975590-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.novlr.org\/the-reading-room\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-tatiana-syrikova-3975590-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.novlr.org\/the-reading-room\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pexels-tatiana-syrikova-3975590.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/682;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are morning pages useful?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mental decluttering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not unlike a good spring cleaning, the process of writing morning pages helps to declutter your mind. It clears away the cobwebs, making room for creativity to flourish. By forcing you to articulate thoughts that you might otherwise ignore or allow to remain nebulous, morning pages can provide fresh perspectives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s amazing what can emerge when your thoughts are given the space to roam free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overcoming perfectionism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing three pages of whatever comes to your mind does not leave room for perfectionism. The goal is to keep writing, not editing. In turn, it helps build a healthy habit of letting go of unattainable perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfectionists often struggle with self-doubt and a fear of failure. They may set unrealistic standards for themselves and be overly critical of their own work. Morning pages can help perfectionists to overcome these challenges by allowing them the freedom to write without judgement, learn to accept imperfection as a natural part of the creative process and develop a writing habit that takes flaws into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Generating ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While you might start by writing about your breakfast, you may end up uncovering a brilliant plot twist for your novel or an exquisite piece of poetry. Morning pages act as a breeding ground for creative ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morning pages help clear your mind and allow for free-flowing thoughts. When you write without judgment or censorship, you are more likely to come up with new and creative ideas. You may also find that writing about your thoughts and feelings helps to spark new insights and perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morning pages can also help you to identify problems and solutions and let you see patterns and connections that you hadn&#8217;t noticed before, precisely because you&#8217;re not looking for them. This also helps with brainstorming. When you write without judgment, you are more likely to come up with wild and crazy ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever tried writing morning pages? 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