Writers block, designers block, song writing block, etc…
No matter the creative discipline, a block is a block.
Here are 11 plus 1 ways to remove those annoying blocks:
- Do something you love doing.
This is what hobbies are for! - Take a break.
Remove the pressure, take a time-out, or even take the rest of the day off. - Spend time with others.
Being human will do wonders to your creativity. - Change surroundings.
This is where laptops are handy for computer Creative’s. Paint in the park? Take your guitar to the beach? Write in a café? You get the idea. - Read.
Books, magazines, websites and comics. Gain more knowledge about what you’re working on, or simply escape! - Inspirational websites and galleries.
Bookmark. Bookmark websites that inspire! - Browse portfolios.
This isn’t so you can nab someone else’s idea; it’s a great way to learn from what others have done. - Visit a creative showcase.
Go to an art gallery, stage production, museum or movie theater! - Travel.
Change of scenery, surroundings and routine, can work like a giant “RESET” button for creativity. - Stay active.
Hike, run, go to the gym. Shoot some hoops, anything that gets your blood pumping. - Evaluate.
Be mindful when you have a creative block. What’s going on? Is there a common thread? You might be able to pinpoint the cause, and avoid it in the future.
Now, for the “plus one.”
What do you do to unblock creativity?
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