I find myself so overwhelmed with the day to day sometimes that when I actually sit down to create (when I make the time…which I must make more of as well), I’m totally blocked. Or even worse, totally indecisive.
Thankfully the web has become an incredible source for inspiration. A couple of clicks and I have a new idea or two. (The key is not to get too distracted of course.)
There are probably thousands of resources on the web about how to battle a creative block so I’m gonna go ahead an make a little list for you. Now you can skip the Googling and get to the creating.
You’re welcome.
(image from ISO50)
- Overcoming
Creative Block by ISO50: A really incredible article ISO50 asks 25
different artists how they combat creative block. This is a must read. - The Creative Drive by Design Informer: A great post for designers (and other artists alike) on how to stay inventive and deal with creative “burn out”.
- Six Ideas for Breaking a Creative Block by Jennifer Farley: Six very simple ideas to get your creative blood flowing and some great ideas in the comments as well.
- 10 Tips to Avoid a Creative Block by Inspired Magazine: 10 great tips from Jacques van Heerden’s (freelance digital artist) point of view on how to avoid a dreaded block.
- Beat the Creative Block by NetMag: A long but well thought out article on what creative block is and how to combat it. Well worth the read.
- 10 Ways to Beat the Hell Out of Creative Block by Outlaw Design Blog: Danny Outlaw lays it out plain and simple with these easy ways to beat a block.
- How Do you Beat Creative Block on Fuel Your Creativity: This site brings up the question and you’ll find some great answers in the comments. Check it out and add your own.
Excellent. I have been struggling for awhile to get back into my creative groove. I’m going to be looking at all of those suggestions!
Thank you!
Oh good! I’m so glad you found this helpful. The tricky part, not getting caught up in all of these amazing posts and actually getting something done. lol!
Definitely check out that first link, it’s a doozie. Really fantastic post.