If I'm stuck in the midst of a story, I take a nap. It often works, and if it doesn't, I still feel better.
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Even when I am writing I usually take a break around lunchtime and go for a little walk to clear out my head.
I make myself lie down every afternoon; otherwise I'll be too exhausted by the night-time. If I can't nap, I'll watch a little bit of TV and just relax for two or three hours.
Sleep more at night. If it's allowed at work or home, take a nap in the afternoon. You'll be amazed at how much better you'll feel.
I have a hard time getting past the day without the nap, so the nap is a must.
Sometimes when I'm stuck, I really do need that cup of tea, or that chocolate, or a break, or a walk, but in most cases what I actually need to do is make myself keep writing until it flows again.
You know, you become crazy. I had done a story for '60 Minutes' on depression previously, but I had no idea that I was now experiencing it. Finally, I collapsed and just went to bed.
When the going gets tough, the tough take a nap.
I don't sleep well. I rehash everything in bed. The mind's still working.
I'm not very good at relaxing. Reading's the main thing. On the bus, on the tube, on the loo. Literally all the time. I mean, I don't think there's a moment of the day when I wouldn't be if I was left alone.
But the important thing is to lie down and fall asleep. That little nap means you wake up fresh again and can continue.
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