How to Conquer a Creative Block

Sometimes, ideas flow freely. Your brain and your heart are working in conjunction with each other well. These are good moments, moments to hold on to. As the expression says, your “creative juices are flowing.”

And then, there are periods of time in which no matter how much you try (perhaps, you might try too hard), you’re in a rut. Writer’s block. Too caught up in the myth of having to be perfect (so why start?). Or, you’re just tired and overwhelmed, and creative ideas have taken a backseat to other tasks.

Do not fear — the most important part of overcoming a creative block is recognizing the fact that it exists and can happen… even to you! Now that you’ve recognized it, how can you overcome it?

Brainstorm on paper
There is no one “right” way to brainstorm ideas; however, no matter your thought process, a record of your brainstorming should be kept for reference. Whether your thoughts are typed, or written in a book or a folio, or on Post-It notes, does not matter. Get all of your thoughts out in no particular order, without trying to be perfect. Take some time away from those thoughts, and then, when it feels right to you, return to the record of your brainstorm. Creative brainstorming sessions will help you reach your G-SPOT sooner and unleash the creator in you!

Get off social media
If your occupation allows for it, clear space inside your brain and your heart for new ideas. Stay off social media for a few days and stop consuming the thoughts of others at a rapid-fire scroll pace. Too many thoughts “rent space” in your head. While it is essential in a difficult political climate to stay well-informed, putting your social media on hiatus for two or three days will not make you any less informed. Not to mention, social media is filled with a multitude of opinions which have nothing to do with news.

Just do “The Thing!”
There is an old saying which when paraphrased states, “If you wait until you’re ready, you’ll never take a leap of faith.” You don’t have to perfect. The idea doesn’t have to be perfect. Your situation doesn’t have to be perfect. You can, however, get out of your own way. The goal is not perfection the goal is access. You want to be at peace and at a comfortable mental space to trust yourself to access that special spot— your deepest creative desires and potential.

A combination of one, two, or all of these suggestions have great potential to lead you to your next creative discovery. Give it time. Soon enough, your creative block will be a distant memory!

For more inspiration and innovative ideas to reach your G-SPOT be sure to tune in to the G-SPOT Experience Podcast (Podcast