Creatively Blocked…
By char on Feb 19, 2009 in Inspiration
I’m curious… what do YOU do when you are creatively or mentally blocked?
I have been struggling for a couple of weeks with creative blockage… (and for several months with writer’s block!) Part of it is because I’ve been SO busy (which is a really good problem to have when you are in business); it means I don’t have as much time to be creative JUST for creative’s sake. You know, I’ve turned my hobby into a business, so I have no more hobby!
I don’t know about you, but when I get the blockage thing happening, I also start to have a lot of self-doubt. I’m a lot more critical of whatever I produce, and I begin to think things like, “why did I ever think I could do this for a living??!”
So… give me some ideas for getting out of the slump, the negative thought patterns, and back to clear-minded creativity again! Anyone have any new hobbies I should know about??
You need to just push through the negative self-talk and do what you are doing. If the thought comes up to criticize it, just let it go away and keep going at it. Also, sharing with a really trusted friend helps out. If you have someone who supports you, share your work with that person who can give you encouragement. Just go for it!
Barbara | Feb 20, 2009 | Reply
Can’t help you there. I am the least creative person! It’s not like you don’t have a lot going on!!
Marie | Feb 23, 2009 | Reply