Do you have a collection of pretty blank books? Did you fall in love with your blank books after you bought them, and then have no idea how to fill them up? Well, you are not the only one.
Often times, people feel a sudden urge to open a blank book and write in it. It can be really exciting. However, in a matter of seconds, you realize that the only thing that comes to your mind is to write down your name. If you can’t decide on what to write in your notebook, right below are 15 ideas that will give you inspiration to start writing!
1. Journaling - Write your way to happiness!
Life can be very stressful at times, and we are constantly looking for outlets to alleviate that stress. More and more people are using expressive writing, otherwise known as ‘bullet journaling’, to improve their health and productivity. It is a great way to reflect on life. Just take 15 to 20 minutes out of your time to write down everything that happened that day. For example, the events that happened, the feelings you felt, etc. Many people find a significant improvement in their overall quality of life. Consequently, you have a written memory to look back on after completing an entry.
2. Brainstorming
Some kind of jobs, such as designers, writers, and advertisers, involve a certain level of creativity, where they constantly need to come up with unique ideas to make their projects stand out. You can’t predict what will inspire you, so you better write down every idea when it comes to mind.
If you’re not carrying a blank book with you at that time, it could mean the loss of a precious bit of inspiration. The kind of inspiration that wraps up the ending of your long novel, or the kind that finishes your last piece in your art collection.
So, make sure you have your book with you at all times, so you can note down your ideas quickly and save them.
3. Lists
Keep lists, to-do’s, and dates.
Not everyone runs on lists, but if you’re struggling to make sense of your goals, a list could save you time, energy, and the need to come up with excuses for things that you did not do.
Even a basic outline of things you need to do can help you crush your goals in the long run. That’s simply because the act of "writing out a list" forces us to set concrete goals (To-do: “Take out the trash.”). This is more effective than thinking about vague objectives (like “Get cleaner”). Plus, writing things down in a list can help us remember important information.
If you are one of those people who love writing lists, such as, “Top 10 Things to do when bored” or, “Top ten countries to visit in this lifetime”, use your blank book to enhance your creativity and kill your boredom with this method.
4. Movie and Book Reviews
If you love watching movies and are not good at remembering their names, you can write down the name of each movie you watch. Furthermore, you can mention actors, give 1-5 star ratings, and write down your favorite part of the plot. You can also try this with reading, and write down a synopsis of books that you've read. It’s a wonderful way to remember the story, so you can narrate it to your friends or loved ones.
5. Wishlist
If you suddenly remember something you want to buy for yourself a couple of months from now, write it down so you remember. You can also write down great gift ideas for your family and friends.
6. Doodle
This is the most expressive and fun way to record all of your emotions that you've felt in the moment.
When you have a boring class or you are just in a mood to scribble away, open a blank page and let your pen/pencil flow freely to transfer your vivid imagination to paper.
7. Short Story
This is a great way to improve your writing skills or just cure a couple hours of boredom. Come up with a great story and some out of this world characters. It will help you brush up on your vocabulary and get to work on your grammar skills.
8. Songs
You can write the lyrics to songs that are constantly flowing in your head. You can come up with amazing interpretations and then look them up to see how many wonderful alternatives there are online. It’s a great way to bond with other music lovers.
9. Special Memories
There are certain memories we have from our childhood that we never want to forget. Write them down to keep them in your heart, forever.
10. Your ambitions
If you want to progress in your career or achieve something that will take a lot of work, write it down. Write down goals you want to accomplish, so you can achieve your ambition. This will help create a positive approach towards life and help you acquire your dream job much faster!
11. Draw
A lot of people draw everything they see. If they are in park, they draw pigeons. When they are at the beach, they draw people around them. It’s a great way of recording events, visually.
12. Inspirational Quotes
These are definitely fun to read and can brighten your day when you’re just not in the mood to step out of the house, or you’re having an unproductive evening.
13. Recipes
This is a great way to keep track of any new recipes you’ve learned over the years. It can be a recipe you’ve just inherited from your grandmother, or something you’ve concocted in the kitchen last minute that your family just couldn’t get enough of.
14. New Words
If you’ve learned a new word one day, write it down and conjure up a couple of sentences, so you can improve your vocabulary.
15. Stick things in it
Paste tickets, wrappers, photos, pictures, magazine cut outs, and anything that will enhance your journaling experience and make your book feel more like yours.
