Ever run out of ideas?
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A few things, yes. It's why I look to the next person for ideas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There are times that I experience writer's block. I cannot think of anything secondary to being preoccupied with certain personal issues.
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.
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
No. Never. It is because I keep on thinking, thinking, and thinking. Thinking helps you a lot.
