One way I tackle writer’s block is through the Pomodoro method. Setting aside a few hours in a day to amend a draft for an assessment like a novel or play portfolio or complete homework concerned with practising the skills needed for a language like German not only allows me to block out outside distractions through noise cancelling headphones, but also to give myself enough time to free write my thoughts towards a certain class for a module and effectively explain my opinions on how I can apply the advice given by the lecturers even after I graduate from my degree.

Alternatively, taking a brief nap is an effective way for me to confront writer’s block. Even though I sleep for more than an hour rather than the usual 20-minute period, any tension or fears regarding assessments which I perceive as difficult to accomplish are filtered away through my subconscious. Upon waking up, the combination of a refreshed mind and a positive mentality presents a helpful method to face a to-do list left to pile up from constant stress. By gradually ticking off any prioritising and/or important tasks within a particular week for all of my modules, the end result will make me satisfied that what I have written is a reflection of the progression and development as a writer when exploring various forms of writing, as well as proud of what I have managed to achieve.