Do You Feel Stuck Creatively?

By Damita JQ

 

Have you ever felt stuck creatively?  Are you constantly worrying about working on a writing project or are you a budding writer?  Perhaps, you have a creative business in mind, but worry about making the right decision. 

Have you ever felt stuck creatively – either briefly or long-term?  I have.  I used to work as a Reporter and covered news’ stories.  I had to decide how to frame each and every story I worked on for the day.  I have also loved writing fictional stories since I was a child.

When I grew up, I wanted to be around other writers, so I joined some writers’ groups.  During some meetings, I would hear some writers complain about lacking inspiration and about feeling stuck. They seemed deeply perplexed.  I knew that some very creative people struggled to get their writings or art works done.  Some decided to plan ways to deal with an occasional lack of inspiration. Some artists decided to give themselves a writing schedule.  However, there were some who waited for some 'thunderbolts' of inspiration.  While the first option was terrific for actively pursuing goals, the second option was ludicrous because it relies on outside sources to help with motivation. 

Everyone has their own methods of improving their creativity.  I have listed a few methods below.  Some methods to increase creativity are to:

• Foster and generate a creative environment.
• Have a plan and write/jot it down.
• Be positive, and whatever happens, keep moving forward.
• Have a schedule of what, how, and when you will work on your project.
• Don’t be afraid to let your ideas flow.
• When you have an idea, think about its positive aspects first and foremost, before tearing it down.
• Speculation can be good.
• Feel good about your right to have ideas.
• Do not fear.
• Take risks.
   

The bottom line when dealing with your creativity is to be positive and just do it!