Suffering from writer’s block or need to add some spunk to your writing? The problem may be that you need to change up your routine.

To that end, try this tip: Journaling often best unveils truths about oneself when it answers a thought-provoking question. If you’re uncertain what to write about, try these questions to kick start your entry: What have I given up on? When did I last step out of my comfort zone? If I could give a newborn one piece of advice that would stick with him/her forever, what would it be? Note: What you write also might become the kernel for a great book idea!