I find two things get me into a rut when it comes to writing blog posts:

  1. Under-Consuming - if I’m not reading sites & other blogs, keeping up with twitter, and talking with co-workers about what’s going on, I don’t feel qualified / justified to produce my own posts.
  2. Over-Consuming - if, on the other hand, I find myself consuming massive amounts of ideas and input from others, I tend to feel overwhelmed with thoughts and unable to keep up with consumption, much less able to process the ideas and provide appropriate added insights.

Recently, I’ve been doing both.  First, my new baby boy threw me off my normal consumption habits.  Then, at SXSW, I was pummeled with inspiring ideas and communication.  Throughout it all, of course, I’ve been busy as ever at work.  So now I’m inching my way back into a routine as best I can …