It happens to us all.  You sit down, ready to continue Notebooking and nothing happens.  All those ideas are gone.  Maybe, you’re writing what is essentially the same stuff every day.  Either way, your Notebooking has gotten stale.  As always, intrepid reader, we’re here to help.

Here are 5 ways to shake up your Notebooking routine:

1. Change up the location or time of your Notebooking.  Sometimes one change in routine can lead to other changes.  If you normally Notebook when you can, try setting aside some time to do it.  If you normally Notebook in the morning, maybe the evening after a long day will give you the inspiration to write.
2. Add a new Page Eater to your Content List.  Thinking about something you never think about can be a great way to break out of your rut.  Having trouble thinking of something you never think about?  Not to worry, we have lists of writing prompts and Page Eaters.  Have a look! link to
3. Write about a persistent childhood memory.  We all have many memories from our childhood.  Whether a weird childhood game you used to play or a field trip you took in elementary school, I’m sure it won’t take long to come up with one.  Write it!  A childhood memory of yours from the perspective of your adult self has the potential to be very interesting.
4. Do something.  Anything.  Go somewhere you don’t often go.  Even if it’s just the “other” grocery store.  Read a short story.  It’ll be sure to give you something to write about.  Sometimes having the option to write about anything is too broad of a task.  There’s nothing wrong with paring it down through the lens of experience.
5. Take a day off.  Be kind to yourself.  Take some time away from your notebook.  If you’re at the point of a writing stall then your desire to Notebook will certainly still be there when you come back.