You’ve heard of Writer’s Block, right? This is when a novelist or other writer just cannot seem to move forward with the book they are writing. The ideas are just NOT flowing.

Recently, as a jewelry designer, I experienced something similar. I’ll create the scene for you here.

My Creativity Block DAY

In the morning I have ideas on how my day will unfold. I want to move forward creating new pieces using the new gems I purchase. So I head to my jewelers bench, sit down, and begin.

I am already feeling anxious so I decide to organize my gems first. After an hour or so of this, I realize that I no longer have the desire to create. So I leave the bench and decide to work on photographing my current designs. About 30 minutes into this process, I am already feeling bored. I head to the laptop to work on social media. I barely get the laptop opened when I decide I am not in the mood. OK, I am officially now in FULL CREATIVITY BLOCK mode!

How I got back to Designing

Over the years I have these times. Thankfully not often. The formula for removing the block varies. These work for me.

Go for a walk around the neighborhood. or better yet go for a hike.
Head to the Gym for a workout
Go Shopping. (one of my favorites)
Get a Pedicure.
Binge watch TV.
Call a Friend
Go out to lunch (maybe with my friend or husband?)
Shop Online
Read a book. Yes an actual book with pages.
Take a mini vacation

You notice I did not mention eating a bag of chips or other junk food. This would have been on my list a couple of years ago, but after watching my weight increase, I removed this from the list.

The Creativity Block is gone!

Last week, I decided to switch my design process and start working again with steel and gold. I have designed this way previously but had not gotten back to it for over a year. Guess what? Changing my strategy like this worked! Now I cannot WAIT to get to the bench and start creating. The design ideas are flowing again. The ideas keep coming and faster than ever.

Now I have methods in place for the next time the Block rears it’s ugly head.

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