Are there ever times when you just wish that an idea would just run out in front of you? You just cannot think. You might be in a funk. You might have writer’s block. The kids are being, well, kids. You may have had an argument with a loved one. The neighbors are loud. These can all contribute to not having a full plate of ideas. So, I have a solution - writing jars that seem to be the rage these days on social media. 

Sure, this topic may be obvious, but let’s have a little refresher. There are often times when I think of something and wish I had written it down for later. For example, at night I think of something while in bed. I tell myself I’ll remember by morning. I never do. Then, I want to kick myself.  

To begin with, you need a container. Basically, a jar is best. However, you can simply use an empty coffee can, a small box, etc. Then, you need to clip little pieces of paper and use a pen. There are even cute tags to print out online instead of plain strips of paper. Decorate it to make the container special. 

Another tip is that one can make a writing jar for a fellow writer as a gift. What a treat that would be. On Pinterest, one can find a zillion prompts. Pick out the prompts that speak to you or think of your own. It all depends on what type of writer you are. This can even be done for journaling.  

Another gift? For the non-writer, make a gratitude jar. Write down little things about your friend that you are grateful for. This is a unique gift. Tell the loved one to take one slip out per day.

Make this an educational experience for your child to broaden their English skills. Maybe a child needs to work on socializing. Maybe a child needs to make a presentation. Maybe a child is just plain shy.

Make it a game for your next party. Have a person pull out a prompt, only to have to make a sentence or discussion out of it. 

Go to your happy place. Whether you go to a quiet place in your house, a library, a church, these are sure to help. I often meditate I am at a faraway place in a warm cottage. Also, if you are just the opposite of needing quiet, put some of your favorite music on or some kind of white noise. I like to have a fan on, sometimes two. 

A wonderful thing is that anyone can afford to make a writing jar! Simply recycle Xerox or copy paper, use whatever free container you have and buy a pack of pens for a buck at the dollar store.

So, that is a little about writing jars. Get that article rejuvenation going. No matter your niche, I hope such suggestions help out, whether for you or for someone else.