Here's how you can break through creative blocks.

Failure is part of parcel on the way to achieving success in one’s career. I think everybody will agree to that. But on no way should this become a card blanch for accepting failure. Failure should be views a single or a number of steps along the journey. But it should never be considered as the end destination of the journey. Otherwise there is nothing left to learn from failing. It is, however, acceptable to fail along the way, in order to find out the right way of going about your job and make the necessary corrections along the path in order to achieve your desired outcome. But if the end result is a failure, it means you weren’t able to recognize or notice that what you were doing was wrong and will lead you to fail.

One thing that’s help me fight creative blocks is to remind myself that failure is when I don’t try. But if I try, make even a small effort towards a creative project or pull out my notebook and draw for 15 min, I’m winning. No matter what the result, success lies in trying and falling and trying again. Failure for me is defined by what I don’t do.

Often times when looking at a problem, especially one that has been around for quite some time or seems so overwhelming you don't know where to start, it simply takes taking a step back and looking at it through a fresh lens to find the solution. Look at it through the most simplistic version. Start there. Then start working toward a solution. There is always a solution...we just need to keep coming at it from different angles until we find the right one.

Process oriented work will have moments of failures which can be be reframed as a great idea in disguise. Sometimes an action needs to be experienced before it is understood and seen for what it is.

🌳 New Environment: Shifting your environment can stimulate your brain and spark creativity. Working from a different location or even rearranging your workspace can provide a fresh perspective. 🖼️ Visual Stimulation: Different surroundings can inspire new ideas by breaking the monotony of your usual environment. 📊 Example: Take your laptop to a café or park, or simply move to a different room in your house to work.

Indeed change is good- take a shower, go for a walk, look at a tree- just stop with whatever you do-and allow fresh air to fill the room.

I always found that if I couldn't get past something I couldn't complete it like a video game. I was stuck on a certain level. If I just stopped and took a break. I am going back later than generally I would get through whatever level or obstacle. I was facing so I think that you know a change of scenery can give you a fresh perspective and it can also rest your brain and give you an opportunity. To hit it again for force.

Changing your environment can really refresh your mind… You could go for a walk in nature. Head to a park, forest, or beach. Pay attention to the sights, sounds, and smells around you. The natural environment often stimulates creativity. You might try working from a different location. The new surroundings can offer different stimuli and break the routine, sparking new thoughts. Or my personal favorite, you could take a day trip to a nearby town or city. Explore museums, galleries, or historical sites. Engage with the local culture and observe new things. The change in pace and setting can inspire you in unexpected ways.

Totalmente de acuerdo, un cambio de escenario ayuda a refrescar las ideas y eso nos permite ver lo que estamos buscando desde otra perspectiva

La inspiración sólo existe si hay una profunda acumulación de conocimientos, experiencias, datos y trabajo. Es fácil sentirte más inspirado que otros, si obserbas más, escuchas más, atiendes más, lees más, y aprendes más. Es así, es proporcional. La inspiración no es ni innata ni mágica. Es la "suerte" que te ofrece la mente, después de muchísimo esfuerzo.

🎨 Diverse Inputs: Explore different forms of art, literature, music, or nature to draw inspiration. Exposure to a wide range of stimuli can trigger new ideas. 🌐 Collaborate and Share: Engage with other creatives, share your thoughts, and seek feedback. Collaboration often leads to unexpected insights. 📊 Example: Visit an art gallery, listen to a new genre of music, or read a book outside your usual interests to find new sources of inspiration.

In Chinese, there's a saying that amongst any 3 people, there's always one of them who can be a teacher. Inspiration can come from the most unlikely of places and sometimes, talking to someone who is going to look at the problem completely differently than you have may just have the solution you are looking for. I find that it is often those who work in completely different fields than we do who see the simplest solutions.

Everyone finds inspiration differently, but have you noticed how creatively Swiggy and Zomato write their notifications and captions? They infuse humor and a sense of healthy competition, keeping their audience thoroughly engaged. Seeking inspiration from the right source is crucial. Platforms like LinkedIn, when used correctly, can help people network, showcase their creativity, and share their art. On the other hand, if platforms like Instagram aren't used purposefully, they can easily become a source of wasted time. It's all about leveraging the potential of each platform to foster growth and inspiration rather than distraction.

Inspiration can come from anywhere, but you have to be proactive in seeking it out. Dive into books, art, music, or even conversations that challenge your thinking. Surround yourself with people and works that inspire you, and make it a habit to explore new domains. This continuous search for inspiration can help you discover unexpected connections and ideas that can break through your creative block. Taking this proactive approach not only fuels personal growth but also enriches professional endeavors. In the workplace, encouraging team members to engage with diverse sources of inspiration can lead to innovative solutions and a more dynamic environment.

🎯 Creative Boundaries: Paradoxically, setting limitations can drive creativity by forcing you to think within specific boundaries and find innovative solutions. 📅 Time Constraints: Giving yourself a strict deadline can boost focus and productivity, pushing you to make decisions more quickly. 📊 Example: Challenge yourself to create a design using only a specific color palette or write a story with a limited word count.

Use the Pomodoro technic to work on hard problems. Our brain loves a distraction. When you find it hard to solve a problem, just put up a timer for 20 minutes. Then, let go and think of the problem for that long. You will work it out.

É uma ideia comum que a criatividade floresce na ausência de limites, mas, paradoxalmente, as restrições podem ser um grande impulso para a inovação. Ao estabelecer restrições deliberadas, você pode descobrir novas perspectivas e soluções que de outra forma não surgiriam.

It's so easy to fix mutible little problems, but the big ones eludes you. By zeroing in one one problem puts all your resources to work in that highly focused area. I think you will be amazed what you can do, one mountain at a time. The other mountains are not going anywere.

Constraint is a great way to create magic that is long lasting. Not only does it challenge everything you know and are used to, it creates this desire to conquer mentality that I find particularly stimulating. "There has to be a way to achieve this shot with these tools", or "How do I achieve this aesthetic with this tool". It works especially well for people that are quite competitive 😅 I'd never accept I can't do something I am invested in because of a constraints

🔄 New Perspectives: Look at your problem from different angles to uncover new solutions. Reframing helps you see beyond the obvious. 💡 Question Assumptions: Challenge the assumptions you’ve made about your project and consider alternative viewpoints. 📊 Example: If you're stuck on a marketing campaign, try thinking from the customer’s perspective or using an analogy to find new ideas.

Creative people in general have a different process. They aren't someone who is doing something systematic and typical every day. Each new project is a challenge and requires a completely diverse approach and solutions. Somedays you aren't in your best condition and have to push trough but that isn't easy. We aren't machines and are entitled to make mistakes because they are part of the creative process. Playtivism - Yana Buhrer Tavanier used first the term in 2018 in her TED talk, ‘How to recover from activism burnout’. It's the process of incorporating play into activism. She talks about the the art of serious play and how it lights up the brain in a completely different way. I think creative play is essential for new ideas.

Sometimes, a change of scenery can stimulate new ideas. Go for a walk, work or even try working in a cafe. Take breaks can help ideas to flow more freely when you return. Even just start writing. This can help loosen up your mind. Remind yourself of times when you've overcome creative blocks in the past. This can boost your confidence and motivation.

Es ideal contar con un equipo con perspectivas diferentes para poder abordar un problema desde distintos ángulos. Un equipo heterogéneo y multidisciplinar puede enriquecer mucho el proceso de reencuadre aunque también podría alargar decisiones clave para el proyecto. Como siempre la clave está en el equilibrio.

This is something I feel I started coming to terms with by playing chess. It's easy to get so engrossed in a process you fail to see the bug picture. Having the time to pause, think, and try alternate ways could be the difference between a 10 hours work and a 5 hours work. It helps you integrate other fields into that one thing you're trying to create, thus bringing some uniqueness that could spark a new interest in that field. "O well if those route worked for this, would it also work for this other problem?".

🛌 Take Breaks: Regular breaks prevent burnout and keep your mind fresh. Sometimes stepping away from a problem can lead to a breakthrough. 🧘 Relaxation Techniques: Engage in activities that relax your mind and body, such as meditation, yoga, or simply taking a walk. 📊 Example: Schedule short breaks during your workday and ensure you get enough sleep. You might find that solutions come to you more easily after a good night's rest.

Many successful people aren’t workaholics. They have one thing they enjoy doing that has nothing to do with their normal work. Don’t be a workaholic. Find a passion, sport, lifestyle, hobby, thing to do that’s outside of the normal work you do and set time aside to pursue that thing along with time to rest. Give your brain time to rest by allowing it to pursue a different activity while also ensuring you’re still taking time to rest.

I do step away fron my problem solving, I will do something fun, totally disconnected from what I was solving. Maybe you need 4 hours away or 24, when you comeback you m use be in a good place. Relaxed, rested, very low stress mode, n ow you are ready to take on the world, go solve it.

The human being is not a machine. Even machines need rest, maintenance, care, prevention. Never allow it to be used as a tool to be used until it is completely discarded. The human tool (you) is something delicate, complex, perfect, it needs care, maintenance, it needs, first of all, to be considered as much more than a tool, but a human being, alive, with dreams, aspirations, desires, needs. Respect yourself, know your limits to be the best version of yourself.

Rest and recharge to maintain your creative energy. Regular breaks and sufficient rest are crucial for a healthy, creative mind. Give yourself time to relax and unwind, allowing your ideas to flow more freely.

El tratar de hacer acciones cotidianas de manera diferente nos ayuda a crear nuevos puentes neuronales y estos puentes nos sirven para desarrollar la creatividad

🤔 Physical Activity: Exercise can boost your creativity by increasing blood flow to your brain and reducing stress. 🌍 Explore New Interests: Trying a new hobby or interest can provide a fresh perspective and stimulate your creative thinking. 📚 Continual Learning: Stay curious and keep learning new things. The more knowledge you have, the more you can connect different ideas in creative ways. 📊 Example: Take up a new activity like painting, learning a musical instrument, or cooking a new recipe. These experiences can inspire your primary creative projects.

When shrouded in self-doubt, or having had the wind knocked from your sails by a breezy judgement, remind yourself that the best creative idea is birthed in a moment’s spark of a thought, and is only made successful by your willingness to entertain the possibility of it doing just that. Don’t underestimate the power in entertaining your sense of humor, and liberating your seemingly unhinged and gloriously simple notions. Write down your inner monologue and laugh at your findings. Lean into radical honesty with yourself and trust your gut in finding direction.

Keep in mind, breaking through creative blocks is a journey, not a destination. Through it, every writer has their own unique toolkit. Keep experimenting with different strategies, don't be afraid to mix things up and the most important tip, enjoy every little step!

Compartir mis "bloqueos creativos" es una de mis maneras mas eficientes de "desbloqueo". No importa si se trata de mis colegas, mis amigos, mis hermanos, mis padres o de alguna persona que conocí en el paradero del bus; recibir diversos tipos de opinión siempre me ayuda a generar nuevas ideas, complementarlas o incluso en algunos casos validar las que ya tenia.