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11Ways To Spark Creativity

I've got writer's block mixed with artist block and I'm going crazy

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1. Don't think


The more you think about your lack of ideas the more annoyed you'll get. Just let this pass by everyone goes through dry fazes.

2. Look online for inspiration


Scroll through Facebook, tumblr, Pinterest, Instagram, reddit, or your favorite social media site. One of them is bound to give you some sort of inspiration.

3. Don't get to in your head


Don't shut down. The more pressure you put on yourself, the less ideas you'll have.

4. Realize nothing is going to live up to your expectations

Less expectations more ideas. You're open to more things when you aren't expecting to be the next anything.

5. Exercise


Walking, running, biking, anything that lets you not think about the world for a second helps. For me I get to just think. It's relaxing and your also breaking a sweat. Get those creative juices flowing.

6. Talk to people


Just talk, if you're like me you talk a lot. Most people tune you out after a point so it allows you to just get everything out. Sometimes mindless babble makes the most brilliant ideas.

7. Meditate

Just reflex. Let the silence sink in and let all the thoughts become unclouded. Everything will become clear.

8. Listen to your favorite song or band


Music but someone you love and look up to could make you want to make something. Maybe it's not even music, personally I just let my favorite Youtubers talk and it helps.

9. Try something new


Maybe you're bored. Maybe your sick of the ordinary. Go out of you're comfort zone and explore the world.

10. Finish something you've been meaning to


We all have these unfinished project that never seem to get done. Maybe it's time and maybe that project will make you want to accomplish more.

11. Just be careful and don't get out of hand


Being creative is great just don't do something that gets you or anyone else hurt.

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