50 WAYS TO RECOVER FROM NANOWRIMO

NaNoWriMo is over. We survived. Mostly. 

But then comes the question, "now what?" We've poured our hearts and our energy and our time into this giant month long event, but now... it's over. 

So I've compiled a list -- a very serious list, naturally -- of 50 ways to recover from NaNoWriMo, otherwise titled as, "50 things to do with yourself now that NaNo is over."

1. sleep.

because you need to.

2. hibernate.

you have 332 days until next nano. there's plenty of time.  

3. burn something.

RELEASE THE NANO RAGE.

4. sprinkle glitter/confetti/snow over your head.

the only appropriate way to celebrate.

5. scream.

let the frustration bottled up inside of you escape.

6. cry.

sometimes a good cry is just needed.

7. print it out and DESTROY it.

POWEEEERRRR. Your novel probably deserves it.

8. read over your words.

actually, this is a horrible idea. don't do it unless you wish bad things upon yourself.

9. eat pizza.

always a great idea.

10, eat seventy pizzas.

an even greater idea.

11. reacquaint yourself with your family.

"hi, remember me? no? oh. well. I live here."

12. you could read one of my blog posts.

*cough* totallynotselfpromotion *cough*

13. or watch one of my vlogs.

yay for more self promotion. but seriously. here's my latest one.

14. exercise.

...or not.

15. edit.

back to the subject of exercise. it's an improvement.

16. waste all the time on social media.

I mean, you now have time now that NaNo's over...

17. just... eat. eat all the things.

there's no going wrong with food.

18. watch one of your favorite movies.

or some christmas movies, since it's that time of year.

19. celebrate another nano winner.

celebration is so important. go flail with someone.

20. encourage someone who didn't win.

encouragement is also important.

21. listen to twenty one pilots.

<3

22. make a cover for your novel.

because covers are fun and maybe will inspire you for editing?

23. DANCE.

dancing is just the best.

24. catch up on alllll the blogs.

*sobs because I'M SO BEHIND*

25. catch up on life.

anyone else feel like they're behind on... everything?

26. have a movie marathon.

this is what I'm doing with my sister tonight. JOIN US.

27. have a reading marathon.

your goodreads goal will thank you.

28. make your nano novel into a book.

I used createspace for this novel, but here's what I've done in the past.

29. christmas presents.

*casually freaks out over the fact that I have nothing ready*

30. take a walk.

clear that mashed potato brain of yours.

31. make a christmas music playlist.

I would link you to one, but I have not made one yet. Nadine Brandes did a post on YA novels and christmas music, though, which was pretty cool.

32. set up christmas decorations.

make it look festive and pretty! (if you haven't already...)

33. print out your winner's certificate.

then frame it and stare and all of its glory.

34. actually, print out two winner's certificates.

one to frame. one to burn.

35. dance in the rain. (or snow.)

if there's no rain or snow, turn on the hose. mwahaha.

36. reorganize your bookshelf.

to make room for all those books on your christmas wish list...

37. sleep.

yes, I already said this. but yes, it's worth mentioning twice. REST.

38. step outside. remember what the air feels like.

become acquainted with that bright thing in the sky.

39. gaze upon your strong fingers.

I mean, they should be bulging with muscles after all that writing.

40. try knitting.

this is completely random... but why not?

41. make christmas cookies.

and then, you know... send me some.

42. do something remotely non-christmassy.

...go swimming?

43. do something kind.

smile. spread some happiness.

44. sing.

because singing is fun and a great way to celebrate.

45. buy fuzzy socks.

I really love fuzzy socks.

46. listen to the nanowrimo song.

it's the greatest NaNo theme song ever. xD

48. build a snowman.

I just watched frozen so the song has been stuck in my head. :P

49. finish your novel.

YOU CAN DO THE THING!

50. take a break. be logical.

because your mind could definitely use one.

// katie grace

how are you recovering from nanowrimo?