Creative Blocks Be Gone: Proven Strategies for Overcoming Creative Stagnation

Clayton J. Hester
2 min readJan 26, 2023
Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash

Creative blocks can happen to anyone, and they can be a major obstacle to unleashing your creativity. However, by understanding the causes of creative blocks and implementing effective strategies, you can overcome creative stagnation and tap into your full creative potential.

Here are a few strategies for overcoming creative blocks:

  1. Identify the cause: The first step in overcoming a creative block is to identify the cause. It could be due to a lack of inspiration, stress, or burnout. Once you understand the cause, you can take steps to address it.
  2. Change your environment: Sometimes, a change of scenery can help to break a creative block. Try working in a different location or changing the layout of your workspace.
  3. Set aside dedicated time for creative activities: Make time for creative activities, whether it’s writing, drawing, or composing music. By dedicating time to these activities, you’ll be more likely to overcome a creative block.
  4. Try new things: Sometimes, a creative block can be caused by doing the same things over and over again. To overcome this, try new things, whether it’s a new hobby, a new form of art, or a new way of working.
  5. Collaborate with others: Collaborating with…

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Clayton J. Hester

Country boy. Explorer of the creative process & life, the arts, storytelling, innovation and history of ideas. Omnia in gloriam Dei facite — claytonjhester.com