So I just finished moving and somehow managed to not pull out all of my hair even though I really wanted to. Along the past month I spent a lot of time stressed out and trying to hit a deadline with an office in boxes. So here I am back with a blog post about writing when stressed out and some tips that helped me live through box fort island.

. Write first thing.

Get out of bed just 15 minutes early and use that time to write. It's easy to get lost in the chaos of the day and stress. But if you get some words down before the rest of the day can beat you up then you can get some great work done.

2. Writing sprints.

Waiting for the next appointment and have some down time? Grab your phone, tablet or paper and write. It's impressive how much you can get done in these little chunks of time.

3. Break out.

Go somewhere new and spend time writing. Getting out of a stressful environment can help you get some writing done. (Please don't actually break anything)

4. Put it on your calendar.

Make a date with your laptop and commit to it. Block it off on your calendar and stick to it. This can be tough to manage but it's incredibly effective.

5. Don't.

I know, I know! But sometimes there really is too much going on and you need to accept that words are not happening. Don't beat yourself up about it and don't say anything mean to yourself. It's ok.

Those are a few pointers for writing while stressed but I'd love to know your tips.