Creative block is a common state of mind for creative professionals when you stop getting new creative ideas and thoughts and you don’t feel like continuing to work anymore. It’s okay to feel this way. The reasons for getting a creative block might information overload, overworking, putting too much of efforts, worrying more about the deadline et al. Don’t worry! Here are 5 ways to overcome creative block that will help you for sure!
5 Tips to Overcome Creative Block?
1. Take a break
It is very important that you take a break from whatever you are doing and relax for a while. Cutting yourself off the work completely will help you mind relax and then, when you sit to work, you’ll feel fresh and rejuvenated
2. Do something that makes you feel happy
Shut down your computer or phone and do something that makes you feel happy. It may be gardening or playing with your pet, or watching movies or even dancing.
3. Don’t take stress
The more you take stress about why are unable to think of something new, or why you ain’t getting any ideas and so on, the more resistance is created and it will only increase your creative block duration.
4. Spend some time with the nature
This works like wonders. Even if you are not a gardening fan, just take a walk by your nearest park and spend sometime with the nature. It will help you feel relaxed and refresh your mind
5. Eat your favourite food
Not sure what else to do? Order your favourite food from your favourite restaurant. And it is even better if you cook!
These are some of the best tips that I will give you on overcoming a creative block. This is applicable for writers as well who are facing a writer’s block.
What I do when I face a creative block?
- I go for a digital detox and stay away from my phone and laptop until I feel better and productive
- I play with my niece and nephew
- I talk to my best friend
- I dance
- I spend time gardening at home
- I binge watch FRIENDS or some favourite movie
- I take out my dump journal or old photos and reminisce all the good times
- I do some skin care and beauty activities like cleansing, toning, manicure etc. that makes me feel good
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