Ever run out of ideas?

[MrDawn]

When it comes to anything. Have you ever run out of ideas?

 

[Demon_skeith]

A few things, yes. It's why I look to the next person for ideas.

 

[Kylie]

Yes, and here's what I do when it happens:

Get out a piece of paper and a pencil, and just brainstorm with myself.

If you need to be creative for a living you don't have the luxury of lounging in repose until the muse strikes you; instead you need to get out there and find it yourself.

It's something you just need to work at. Maybe go for a walk if that helps, listen to some music, make a cup of coffee….whatever it takes to unblock that part of your mind which is getting in the way of fresh, creative thought.

It gets easier - once you’ve done it a few times you will form a strategy for dealing with it which works for you.

 

[ZandraJoi]

Not too often. I love writing & learning so I'm always thinking of something. I'm conscious throughout the day to always have interesting topics to discuss on my or others forums or even with my husband & parents.

 

[Ashlynn S]

Most of the time I have exactly the opposite problem, just too many things flying around in my head. I find it really hard to sift through them, pick the best or most realistic bits and actually get things done.

 

[Sharon]

This seems to be a constant state for me. I try not to stress about it and let the inspiration hit when they do. I always try to have a notebook handy or at least my phone so I can quickly jot down ideas when they hit me.

I've always done better in a brainstorming session with someone else or a group. If I'm pressed for time (like at work for example) I'm not shy about reaching out to colleagues for help.

 

[Ashlynn S]

I've always done better in a brainstorming session with someone else or a group.

Bouncing ideas between people can really help, sometimes someone says something and you might not agree with them, but it send your own thoughts off on a whole other direction.

 

[JennyorAlice]

There are many days I've spent just sitting down to brainstorm for my blog with a pencil and paper. I have to have brainstorm sessions regularly in order to come up with new articles to write for my blog.

 

[Shavkat]

There are times that I experience writer's block. I cannot think of anything secondary to being preoccupied with certain personal issues.

 

[Lämmchen]

I do run out of ideas!! I like to create events for forums and I sometimes have a block, but if I dream about it, sometimes I come up with something good.

 

[bestwriter]

I love being original in several areas where I have a role to play - be it gardening, photography, cooking, organizing parties, reaching out, interior decor....the works

 

[raaman]

When it comes to anything. Have you ever run out of ideas?

No. Never. It is because I keep on thinking, thinking, and thinking. Thinking helps you a lot.

 

[MYC]

Yes, there are time I run out of ideas. If that happens, I may talk to people or read books/magazines to find inspirations.

 

[Ginger]

Many times but I guess we need to keep learning about different things in depth so that we never run out of ideas