
{"id":5736,"date":"2019-07-23T10:19:58","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T10:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/?p=5736"},"modified":"2024-05-08T06:53:06","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T06:53:06","slug":"5-ways-to-eliminate-your-creative-block","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/5-ways-to-eliminate-your-creative-block\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Clever Ways to Eliminate Creative Block &amp; Unleash Your Creative Genius"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Flow is a state of being where a person is so lost and emotionally involved in an activity that time ceases to exist. It\u2019s a place where you\u2019re passionate and inspired to produce your best work.<\/p>\n<p>But there are times when you try hard to put your best art, but nothing brilliant or creative comes out. In short, you\u2019re suffering from a mendable condition known in creative circles as a creative block or an artist\u2019s block.<\/p>\n<p>Creative block is the last thing that you want to deal with when the client hovering over your head for the final designs for his print campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone deals with creative block differently. A website designer might go for an outdoor adventure to get going. An architect might walk around the metropolis to get inspired. A writer might turn the pages of his favourite book.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no one-size-fits-all formula of getting rid of that creative rust.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you\u2019re down in the dumps, fret not, we have some bodacious tips to help you rise from the ashes of your creative block.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>&#8220;If you want to be a good artist, you need to look at other artists, make much crappy art, and just keep working.&#8221; ~Sydney Pink<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/5-ways-to-eliminate-your-creative-block\/#_1_Try_Digital_Detox\" >\u00a01. Try Digital Detox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/5-ways-to-eliminate-your-creative-block\/#_2_Do_something_completely_different\" >\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02.\u00a0Do something completely different<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/5-ways-to-eliminate-your-creative-block\/#_3_Break_it_down\" >\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03. Break it down<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/5-ways-to-eliminate-your-creative-block\/#_4_Push_the_Envelope\" >\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a04. Push the Envelope<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/5-ways-to-eliminate-your-creative-block\/#_5_Take_a_nap\" >\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a05. Take a nap<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/5-ways-to-eliminate-your-creative-block\/#Related_Read_5_Incredible_Business_Ideas_in_Dubai_to_Start_on_a_Low_Budget\" >Related Read: 5 Incredible Business Ideas in Dubai to Start on a Low Budget<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/5-ways-to-eliminate-your-creative-block\/#Naps_and_Creativity\" >Naps and Creativity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/5-ways-to-eliminate-your-creative-block\/#There_You_Go\" >There You Go!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_1_Try_Digital_Detox\"><\/span><strong>\u00a01. <u>Try Digital Detox<\/u><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u201cWalk away from the computer and draw.\u201d ~Gerard Huerta<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As designers, we create most of our work digitally, and this demands us to be glued to our computer screens. However, at times, all you need is a simple refresher.<\/p>\n<p>My dad always advised me, \u2018When you are stuck with something, walk away from it.\u2019 You can apply this theory to everything.<\/p>\n<p>From writing to designing, whenever you\u2019re stuck with something, declutter your mind by moving away from your computer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5753\" src=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/digital-detox.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"429\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/digital-detox.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/digital-detox-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/digital-detox-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/digital-detox-146x146.jpg 146w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/digital-detox-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/digital-detox-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/digital-detox-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/digital-detox-85x85.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ideas will flow. Innovation will happen. You\u2019ll be amazed by how creative you can get by going for a walk.<\/p>\n<p>For designers, the best thing is to start sketching. Grab a pen, paper, and start drawing whatever comes to your mind. Don\u2019t overthink, start drawing. The act of drawing alone will give your brain a new perspective to think.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_2_Do_something_completely_different\"><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<strong>2.<\/strong>\u00a0<strong><u>Do something completely different <\/u><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u201cGo wash dishes!\u201d ~Kate Spade<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Occasionally, try to do something completely different. When you get a creative block, it means that there are hurdles in your thoughts. To clear these hurdles, try to do something different.<\/p>\n<p>It can be as small as washing dishes. When you wash dishes, you are not doing anything new. You are sub-consciously doing a repeated activity. This will give your mind a break and put it in a relaxed state.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5754\" src=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/wash-dishes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"491\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/wash-dishes.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/wash-dishes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/wash-dishes-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/wash-dishes-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/wash-dishes-260x146.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/wash-dishes-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/wash-dishes-133x75.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not necessary to do something unproductive. You can relax your mind while being productive. Organize books in your library, write down daily expenses, or reorganize your desk. Just break the rut and do something different to clear your cluttered mind\u2019s cache.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_3_Break_it_down\"><\/span><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<u>3<\/u>. <u>Break it down<\/u><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>\u201cGreat things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.\u201d ~Vincent Van Gogh<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Sometimes the start is the most challenging part. Once you\u2019re in rhythm, things get easy.<\/p>\n<p>When there is something huge in front of you, the best approach is to break it down in small chunks. Moreover, deal with each chunk one step at a time. A series of small steps will establish motivation and clear-up space in your mind.<\/p>\n<p>Big picture often paralyzes the artist. The only way to deal with it is to handle it in parts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5755\" src=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/break-it-down.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"397\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/break-it-down.png 800w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/break-it-down-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/break-it-down-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/break-it-down-146x146.png 146w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/break-it-down-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/break-it-down-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/break-it-down-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/break-it-down-85x85.png 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Seek new ways to manage a big project by dividing it into manageable chunks. You can tackle them one at a time, and the big picture will come together bit by bit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_4_Push_the_Envelope\"><\/span><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a04. <u>Push the Envelope <\/u><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u201cInspiration is for amateurs\u2014the rest of us just show up and get to work.\u201d ~Chuck Close<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Any creative undertaking requires waiting for that bolt of inspiration to strike. However, when you wait for it, you forget that creativity strikes when we work hard.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s so easy to procrastinate and leave out whatever seems complicated. The creative geniuses suggest that even if something seems impossible, dive your head into it. Every day show up and figure out new ways to achieve the desired result. There is a good chance that creativity will come along for the ride.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/do-more.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"436\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/do-more.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/do-more-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/do-more-195x146.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/do-more-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/do-more-100x75.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While it is not okay to use pressure every time creative block hits you, but the fear of deadline will surely pump the required adrenaline to unleash the genius within you.<\/p>\n<p>Austin Kleon in his groundbreaking book, \u2018Steal Like an Artist\u2019 talks about <strong><em>setting deadlines, and that pushes you to go beyond creative block. <\/em><\/strong>Setting deadlines will reveal and expand your limits to achieve the new creative genius.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_5_Take_a_nap\"><\/span><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<u>5<\/u>. <u>Take a nap<\/u><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u201cI feel most creative if I have enough sleep.\u201d ~Rei Kawakubo<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A famous painter, Salvador Dali from the 1900s developed a napping hack to generate new ideas.<\/p>\n<p>Dali would sit around with one arm on the armrest and other hanging with a metal key in hand, with an upside-down plate just beneath it.<\/p>\n<p>As soon as Dali would doze off and start to fall asleep, the key would fall from his hands, hit the plate and wake him up from his nap.<\/p>\n<p>At that moment, creative ideas would hit him.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Read_5_Incredible_Business_Ideas_in_Dubai_to_Start_on_a_Low_Budget\"><\/span><strong>Related Read: <span style=\"color: #f23030;\"><a style=\"color: #f23030;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\/blog\/5-incredible-business-ideas-in-dubai\/\">5 Incredible Business Ideas in Dubai to Start on a Low Budget<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Neuroscientists at the City University of New York found that taking a nap boosts a sophisticated type of memory that helps us see big-picture ideas and be more creative. The modern-day science tells us that taking regular naps around 60-90 minutes long can unleash the creative child genius within us.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Naps_and_Creativity\"><\/span>Naps and Creativity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4yS5fzGcjI4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_You_Go\"><\/span><strong>There You Go!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creative block happens to the best of us, but it doesn\u2019t have to stop you in your tracks. By paying heed to the little yet effective pieces of advice that we have shared above, you\u2019ll be back on track in no time. Whenever you\u2019re stuck with the creative block, you can go through these tips and let the world to marvel at your creative genius.<\/p>\n<p>We paint elements on the web is such a way that people talk about us on social media. We offer smart <a href=\"https:\/\/www.branex.ae\">website design and development solutions<\/a> for serious entrepreneurs and SMEs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flow is a state of being where a person is so lost and emotionally involved in an activity that time ceases to exist. 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