20 Ways to Get Rid of Creative Blocks

Ever feel like you can't tap into your creative side? Here's a list of tips to help you get inspired.

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Most artists know that creative work is far from an easy process or a smooth ride. It's filled with bumps and curves, ups and downs, and every now and then, some kind of rut. Based on advice and suggestions from various sources and professionals in different creative fields, we've put together a list of ways to break down those creative barriers. Whether you're a writer, designer, artist, or just looking for some way to get inspired, here are 20 Ways to Get Rid of Creative Blocks. If these aren't enough, check out Get Unstuck: Creative Block, which has advice and projects from 50 successful artists.

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Get some serotonin.

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Practice yoga.

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Take a shower.

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Give yourself a head massage.

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Make a list of what wouldn't happen next.

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Create crap, or take one.

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When you can't create, you can work.

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Switch to a different task or medium.

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Take a break.

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Get some "creative sleep."

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Write heroic couplets.

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Focus on the process, not the outcome.

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Have your heart broken.

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Organize stuff.

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Play pretend.

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Be a copycat.

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Write it out in longhand.

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Get rid of the world.

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Go crazy with LEGOs.

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Quit worrying.

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