Brainstorming can allow for the introduction of new ideas that weren't an original part of your plan. They can also help you get over writer's block at any stage of the writing process. Go somewhere you enjoy being, such as a local coffee house with a great vibe, the beach, the woods, your favorite reading corner. It's important to feel comfortable and at peace. If you're working with a friend or group of friends, find a place where you all feel comfortable and can speak freely without feeling self-conscious. Even when resting you can brainstorm. Lie down when you're tired and think about your novel and let the ideas run freely. Let the ideas flow freely, and don't stifle any of them. You never know which newly surfaced idea might develop further. Record all of the ideas as best you can (writing, recording on a device, filming, etc.). Which ideas have traction? Allow these ones to flourish and turn into real elements within your novel.
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One-sentence summary -- Use brainstorming for ideas and for moving past blocks. Brainstorm alone or with others. Focus on the part of the story needing new ideas. Allow the ideas to percolate in your mind for a few days afterward. Repeat as often as needed.


Giving yourself a long-term goal to work towards can help ease you out of your fast food habit.  Make sure you set a realistic and specific goal that you can achieve over time.  Set smaller goals along the way to your long-term one.  Maybe you start by skipping the drive through on Mondays or plan to eat breakfast at home. Trying to tackle multiple goals at once can be difficult. Being realistic with goal setting is important.  If you feel that never having fast food again is not realistic, set a limit to how much you can have.  Maybe you allow yourself a fast food meal once a month. Track the progress of your goal over time.  This can help motivate you and keep you on track towards your long-term goal. Use your journal to note your meals and snacks for a few days (ideally a few weekdays and a few weekends).  This will give you insight into how much and how often you're consuming fast food.  Also note situations that cause you to choose fast food most often.  For example, do you go through the drive-through on the way to work for breakfast?  Or do you have a long commute home and stop by for a quick and easy dinner? Take note of any moods or emotions that may trigger you to eat or crave fast food.  You may notice many days you don't consume fast food.  It might occur more often when you're stressed, angry or frustrated.  Understanding your connection between food and mood can help give you some insight into your fast food habit. Don't have time to journal?  Download a food journal app for an on-the-go version of your food journal.  Having the app accessible on your phone can make it a little bit easier. Think about why you make the fast food stops. Trying to identify the underlying cause for your fast food addiction is an important step in breaking the habit. Note how you feel after eating fast food. You may feel regretful, guilty, or ashamed. If you notice negative feelings and write them down, you can reference them in the future before deciding to get fast food. Remembering how bad you feel after eating may help you avoid it. If you haven't accounted for the calories you're consuming in fast food meals, you might be surprised at how much you're actually consuming.  Take a day and tally up all the calories of your typical fast food meal.  The number might be enough to give you the motivation to drop the habit.  Try figuring out how far you'd have to run or bike to burn off that meal.  It usually takes a considerable amount of exercise to burn off the calories from a fast food meal. For example, you have to bike a full hour at a high speed to burn about 800 calories, that's half a pizza... Compare the calories in your fast food meal to similar meals that you could make yourself at home.  It'll help you realize how many more calories you get from fast food. One of the benefits of fast food is that it can be pretty cheap - especially with menu items that are $1.00 or less.  Even with these low prices, fast food can still add up.  Keep your receipts and add up how much money you spend in one week.  It might be more than you think. Give yourself $10 or $20 in cash and see how long that lasts you throughout the week.  It's easy to swipe a credit or debit card.  Cash is sometimes harder to part with. Having a set meal plan in place may help keep you to stay organized and focused throughout the week.  You won't be wondering what you're making for dinner or bringing for lunch - it's been determined already!  Take an hour or two during your free time to write out your meal plan.  Make sure to include breakfast and snacks for each day too. Consider including recipes or meal ideas for quick, easy-to-prepare meals to help you with your busy lifestyle. After your meal plan is finished, write up the corresponding grocery list.  You'll be able to buy only what you need. Having healthy food on hand is key to giving up fast food.  Shop weekly for meals and snacks so you always have another, healthier option ready-to-go.  Stock up on lean protein, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products. Purchase ready-to-eat products that require little to no cooking and can be eaten on-the-go.  Examples include whole fruits (like an apple or banana), individual yogurts, washed and cut salads or vegetables or precooked lean protein (like grilled chicken strips).
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One-sentence summary -- Write out realistic goals. Purchase a journal or notebook. Count the calories. Track the costs of your fast food habit. Write out a weekly meal plan. Go grocery shopping.


Vampire Goth hairstyles are characterized by stark, monochromatic, and simple colors, so dying your hair bright white or jet black is great way to achieve this look. For a more permanent look, you can visit your local salon or purchase a permanent or semi-permanent black hair dye from a drug or beauty supply store. For longer-lasting white hair, try learning how to get white hair using bleach and toner. If you are looking for a more temporary option, you can use a spray-on temporary hair color in either white or black. Temporary spray-on hair colors are easy to apply by following the directions on the container, and generally wash out after 1 to 2 washes. Use a straightening iron or hairdryer to straighten your hair until it is stick-straight. Vampire Goth hairstyles are generally clean and pristine, so this is a relatively easy look to accomplish whether your hair is long or short. Try parting your hair in the middle before or after your straighten it for an extra mysterious, vampire vibe.  Wear just a few simple accessories or skip them altogether to stay in-line with the vampire Goth style. Try adding a bright red lipstick, pale face make up, and jet black mascara to complete your vampire look. If you have shorter hair (above the shoulders) or bangs, you can achieve a vampire Goth look by creating a deep side part on either the left or right side and sweeping your hair across your forehead. Once your hair is parted correctly, use a curling iron to create loose waves across the front of your hair. Trying using a dark eyeliner on both your upper and lower lids, as well as a dark eyeshadow to enhance your mysterious vibe.
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Dye your hair bright white or jet black. Straighten your hair stick-straight. Try a side-swept, curly vampire look.