Creative Block is real. Here's how to loosen up.
Feeling stuck and uninspired? Worried you’ll never have a good idea again? If this sounds like you, don’t panic, this is far from the end of your creative career. You may just need a jumpstart to get those creative juices flowing again. Luckily for you, you’ve come to the right place.
Creativity is like a muscle. It requires regular working out in order to make those all important gains. Simply sitting back and waiting for inspiration to strike is a recipe for frustration and failure. If you are stuck in a creative rut or simply looking for tips to boost your creativity and inspiration, then we’ve got your back.
- Go on a walk and take photos
Just get out of the house with your phone or a camera and challenge yourself to look at your surroundings in a new way. Creativity doesn’t always have to be complicated
- Doodle
Pen and paper are your best friends. If you are struggling to concentrate, doodling will likely activate your brain’s “unfocus” circuits, give your “focus” circuits a break, allowing you to ultimately think more creatively.
- Take a sketchbook to an exhibition
Jot down notes, sketches, ideas, observations, that can all serve as sources of inspiration for future projects.
- Keep a journal
Track your ideas and follow your creative process. Journaling can lead to a goldmine of ideas that can serve you well in the future.
- Lego
Now you might think that lego is limited to the under-10s but there are a whole community of adult lego enthusiasts. As a tactile hobby it is a great creative release that also challenges you mentally.
- Knitting
On the other end of the spectrum, knitting is often thought of as something for the over-50s. But it actually has been shown to increase cognitive function on both sides of the brain. It also offers a much needed respite from screens, which is always a bonus.
- Cook a new recipe
Cooking is often overlooked as a creative discipline but can actually help you to be mindful, creative and push for mastery. Remember, no two people ever cook the same.
- Gardening
A classic example of a mindfulness exercise in which there are no limits to your creativity. It may require a little more patience as you wait for the grass to grow but the mental and physical payoffs are worth it in the long run.
- Make a scrapbook of a holiday.Scrapbooking is a great way to channel your creative energies into a project whilst also helping mark special memories (and no it’s not just for mums).
- If you're still looking for a challenge, tackle a real-world creative brief for top brands on Talenthouse.
