1. Get away from your job
When creative block hits you, it’s a good idea to walk away from your work. The reason is simple: if you can’t think of any ideas, there’s no point in trying to get the job done. The longer you try to work, the more frustrated you will feel. Just walk away from your work and take your mind off it completely. Find something else to do that has nothing to do with your work. Come back to review your work later once you’ve cleared your mind a bit.
2. Have a positive attitude
It’s important to have a positive attitude when it comes to work, otherwise you won’t get anything done. If you have creative block, try to see it in a positive light. Look at what you’ve done so far, even if you haven’t started your project yet, and think of it as something that challenges you to come up with better ideas. There are always new ideas to think about; Think of a creative block as a positive thing because it can lead you to think of ideas that you might not have thought of otherwise.
3. Try a new perspective
Sometimes it can be a good idea to try to see things from a new perspective. Whatever your project, try approaching it from a different angle to see if that does anything to spark your creativity and get you past your creative block. Think about what might be behind your creative block and try to redefine it as something else, or just think of it as something else. If there is a clear problem that you cannot find a solution for, try putting this problem in a different context.
4. Refresh your environment
It may sound surprising, but part of the reason you get creatively blocked may be because your environment hasn’t changed. If you work in the same place all the time, move things around a bit; remove some fragments that have been there for a long time and replace them with new things. Alternatively, you could try finding a completely new workspace. It could be pretty much anywhere: you could work in a park, a public library, or even on public transportation, for example.
5. Having broadened horizons
One of the reasons you may find yourself with a creative block is because you are not broadening your horizons enough. Generally speaking, the more creativity you absorb, the more creative you should become. If you’re out of ideas, find something that’s completely new to you and dive into it to give your mind something new to digest. You never know what ideas might come from diving into creative things you’ve never experienced before.
