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Get Your Creative Juices Flowing When You're Up Against a Wall
| Guest post by: Karl Ruegg |
Article Overview: Every writer experiences writer's block from time to time. However, writers aren't the only creative professionals that encounter mental blocks. Graphic designers, artists, and chefs also suffer from creative mental blocks occasionally. The good news is that you don't have to lose an entire day's work due to a pesky creativity block. By implementing the tips below, you'll be able to tear down the dam and allow your creative juices to flow freely...
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Get Your Creative Juices Flowing When You're Up Against a Wall
Every writer experiences writer's block from time to time.
However, writers aren't the only creative professionals that encounter mental
blocks. Graphic designers, artists, and chefs also suffer from creative mental
blocks occasionally.
The good news is that you don't have to lose an entire day's
work due to a pesky creativity block. By implementing the tips below, you'll
be able to tear down the dam and allow your creative juices to flow freely.
1. Go
for a run. Or a hike. Or mow your lawn. As a
creative professional, you likely spend too much of your time cooped up in your
studio. Break that habit by seeking inspiration in the beautiful gifts of
nature.
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The secret to abolishing your
creative block is to get out into the great outdoors and get your adrenaline
pumping.
2. Freestyle.
If you obstruct your creative process by being too rigid or expecting too much
too soon, you\'ll send your creative juices into hideout indefinitely. Release
the pressure and allow your mind to freely express itself.
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Paint an abstract painting using
colors you generally never use. Choose a topic that's close to your heart and
just write the words that come to your mind without editing. Or, doodle
in your notepad until an image is just right for your design.
3.
Seek inspiration.
Every creative professional has an industry hero. For a copywriter, it may be Gary
Halbert. A stationary designer may enjoy the work of Nicole Balch. Browse
through your hero's portfolio and become inspired to create your own work.
4. Change
the scenery. Your office may be the cause of your
creative block. After sitting in the same chair day after day, it can certainly
take its toll on your ability to produce. Head to a coffee shop, park, or
bookstore for a rush of energy that\'ll inspire you to create!
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Consider going to a mom and pop
coffee shop rather than a franchise. Coffee houses
like Starbucks and Panera Bread can be quite noisy and distracting.
5. Release
your inhibitions. Many times, the fear of failure
or creating something that isn't top notch is the only barrier between you and
success. Let your insecurities fall by the wayside and create a
masterpiece that is divine in your eyes.
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If the piece you create fails to
meet your client's or your boss' expectations, that's okay. Nine times out of
ten, you'll be given a second chance.
6. Ask
for an extension on your deadline. No client
likes to receive material beyond the agreed upon deadline. However, many
clients will understand an occasional delay.
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Timeliness is certainly
important. However, sometimes an additional week will enable you to
produce superb quality work.
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Keep in mind that you're being
compensated for your talents because you possess a valuable skill. Allow
this understanding to fuel your confidence.
Creative blocks are like pesky little summer gnats. You can
put screens in your windows to keep them out, but a few always find a way to
break through the netting. In much the same way, you have little say in when or
where your mental blocks appear. All you can do is try to work through them,
and strengthen your skills in the interim.
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