You're feeling stuck in your work routine. How can you break out of it and become more creative?

What I find useful is a pattern interrupt. I'll stop what I am doing and maybe go for a walk. I'll have compassion on myself and realise that I am human. When I return from the walk, I'll probably do something completely different - call a friend, do some gardening, bake a cake etc. The reasons for feeling stuck often emerge when you're feeling relaxed. I'll jot down my thoughts around why I feel stuck, then seek out a solution.

If you agree feeling stuck in your work routine, they could be n numbers of reasons. Whenever I find myself in such situations, I understand why am I feeling stuck? Why exactly happened that is stopping me to go ahead. I used mindfulness techniques to aware of my thoughts, emotions and behavior when I stuck... Then it becomes easier to make better decision to come of the situation. Mindfulness helps to understand, analyze and go ahead...

I would align as much of my work as possible around my core values. When I'm aligned with my values, creativity and energy will naturally flow. P.S. How is this "I" that we are referring to?

Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Think about your fears or worries. Go deep into the reasons behind them. Maybe they are because of what someone told you when you were a kid or how you felt in your youth. Try to be with those feelings and emotions and let them go. Remember, identifying blocks takes time, and don't be rushed. Just be gentle to yourself.

I think using words like 'feeling stuck' are actually not helpful. Words have power and actually create in our reality. I would say, being an observer and noticing what is happening (or not happening) in our lives is key. It starts with awareness. This requires a pause and slowing down. I use deep breaths to do this - in for 4 and out for 8 - at least ten times. Once I have identified or recognised a pattern such as procrastination for example, I would then pause and try to gain understanding. What is driving my behaviour, my feelings, my emotions for example. Then I can decide what else I am going to do. Can I interrupt the pattern? It might also be that I need to seek external support.

The easy way is to use our 5 senses: what we see, hear, smell, taste, and feel. You can find new stimuli in the surrounding environment, even at home or office. You can find a different angle to see old stuff. Maybe from its colors, shape, or texture. It is a good practice to experiment with new stimuli.

What helps me when I get stuck at work is first to change the environment - take a break or switch the task. The idea is to completely stop thinking about the problem I am trying to solve. If this does not help then I leave it for the day and try to think about it just before I go to sleep. I may do a short meditation before that. I believe that creativity is the most strong when the mind is most calm. It can not be forced. Stress and frustration close the mind. Take time to quiet your mind and be present in the moment. Mindfulness can help you tap into your intuition and access deeper levels of creativity.

As an empath, long distance Reiki Practitioner and intuitive coach mindfulness is vital. Some of the ways I use mindfulness are: I love reading mystery fiction, it gives me a chance to use my imagination. Listening to Country music. Dancing and moving my body moves energy. EFT Tapping helps me stay in the present moment. I love colouring and doing word searches. Crystals and doTERRA essential oils. I use each of these in different ways to stimulate my mind, tap into my imagination, release energy that no longer serves me and to allow my creativity to flow.

Toutes les personnes créatives partagent au moins 1 caractéristique commune : elles sont très curieuses. La curiosité est le meilleur moyen de nourrir votre cerveau d'informations nouvelles avec lesquelles il pourra créer. Ouvrez tous vos sens à la découverte et à l'exploration. Posez-vous le plus de questions possibles afin de comprendre comment les choses fonctionnent. Pratiquez la pleine conscience pour vous rendre présent et réceptif aux stimuli de votre environnement.

I like to schedule in 'Movement Snacks' to my day. It's easy to just go straight to your desk and stay there. However, by getting up at least once an hour and moving for a few minutes reenergises me, helps me focus, lifts my mood and my performance improves. A Movement Snack can be popping some music on and dance around the room while waiting for the kettle to boil, or doing some squats while washing your hands. I have loads of examples.

When feeling stuck in a work routine, breaking out of it requires exploring different techniques to stimulate creativity and innovation. Drawing from my experience in project management, I spearheaded a creative brainstorming project aimed at generating innovative solutions to operational challenges. One effective method utilized was the "Six Thinking Hats" technique developed by Edward de Bono. This approach encourages participants to adopt different thinking styles represented by colored hats, such as logical thinking, creativity, and critical analysis, fostering diverse perspectives and breaking free from conventional thought patterns.

In my experience, I would take a break and give a time line for me to go back and resume. Essentially our brain functions when it gets the required attention which we have been trying to avoid and this results in feeling stuck. Sometimes solving puzzles results in unblocking your creativity. There are online puzzles available to exercise your brain. Do something which you have never done before. That gives juice to your creative part.

Une technique différente qui est souvent oubliée : faire la liste de toutes les solutions qui ne fonctionnent pas. En voulant absolument être créatif et trouver la clé à un problème, on restreint le champ des possibles. Le cerveau est comme enfermé dans le "devoir trouver une bonne idée". Pour sortir de la bo?te, il peut être utile d'établir l'inventaire des solutions inadéquates. Des idées nouvelles peuvent surgir de votre esprit.

Practice mindful communication during collaboration. It involves active listening and mindful feedback. Be an observer; do not get attached to anything that makes us more open and objective. Listen to others without judgment and comments. Offer our advice on the issue, not any particular person.

Au niveau neurologique, la création na?t de la communication entre les neurones. Collaborer avec d'autres personnes, communiquer, échanger, c'est stimuler la communication entre les neurones. Pour que cette collaboration soit générative d'idées innovantes, il est essentiel que le cadre repose sur des valeurs de respect, d'écoute, d'échange et de sécurité.

As someone constantly juggling with numbers as a Financial Analyst, I think I am the right one to answer this: When I think I need a break, I find a quiet spot, close my eyes, and take some deep breaths. Maybe even do a quick stretch. It's like hitting pause on the chaos for a bit. Along with this, I might try switching up my work environment, like finding a cozy corner in a coffee shop or even just rearranging my desk at home. Plus, I'd make sure to carve out some time for activities that I enjoy outside of work, whether it's playing music, painting, or just hanging out with friends. Remember: Work is a part of life, and not life, and these burnouts hamper your productivity like nothing else!

Sometimes we are ‘forced’ to take breaks to STOP & actually contemplate.Nine months ago. I fractured my foot badly, forcing me to stop everything, and deal with an injury. Although a very challenging and rather melancholic time, in hindsight,I realised that it was a time where I had to recharge my energy levels and reflect/contemplate on the “now” and not the past and definitely not the future.It was a soul-crunching time where I was searching for an end to the pain and inability to walk,but no matter how hard I tried, things only happened in its own time.Meditation helped me find positivity in the situation & to appreciate the things I couldn’t change. Don’t wait for life to force you to take these breaks. Take them now and enjoy the now!

You might set a timer for every 30/45 minutes. Once the timer alerts, you close your eyes and take three deep breaths. Remind yourself to stay in the present. This small practice can help you distract yourself from your busy work and take a break.

??I agree. Consistent mini-breaks can be incredibly helpful. Sometimes we just need to move our bodies and therefore move any stagnant energy within them. Go outside and take a breath of fresh air. Give ourselves a little shake. Stay hydrated and set healthy boundaries.

As an Agency Coach, I firmly advocate for the integration of regular breaks and reflection into our work routines to maximise productivity and well-being. Recognising the demanding nature of agency work, it's imperative to carve out time for stepping back, recharging, and assessing progress. Embracing these strategies fosters a balanced and fulfilling work culture within our agency, ensuring sustained success and employee well-being.

We always think we don't deserve it, being too humble or underestimating ourselves. It's time to celebrate and be proud of what we did and had. Even if it's little stuff, we can still be happy. It helps lower our self-criticism and self-blame.

Yes, celebrate your success. Smile and be proud of each and every step you have made. How you celebrate is up to you...but do it! You can write yourself a personal note, share your success with other, show more gratitude for being you...but do it and be proud.

One time at work, I found myself trapped in a monotonous routine, struggling to find inspiration and creativity. - Every day felt like a repeat of the last, and my productivity suffered as a result. However, I decided to break free from this cycle by incorporating small changes into my routine. - I started by rearranging my workspace, adding elements that sparked joy and inspiration. Additionally, I began taking short walks outside during breaks, allowing nature to stimulate my creativity. - These simple adjustments helped me break out of my rut and approach tasks with renewed enthusiasm and innovation.

Drawing, listening to music and focus on using other senses. Designing something that involves colours & composition helps me get excited about something else and breaks the chain of your current thoughts & energy.

It is completely normal to feel stuck in your head and in reality that’s never the real reason. Because you are never stuck, it’s just you are in your head. There is always something else going on, and that is also normal. Give yourself some time and ask, what would you like to do instead of this work. What is going on? Allow yourself to figure out what is it that you have been wanting to do and there would be your answer. Talk to your safe person if you want to collaborate and co regulate your feelings related to your creative task. There is always an answer which is often right in front of you.

Action is always the answer It doesn't really matter what the action is, it doesn't have to be directly related to work As long as it's something new and stimulating, the body feels energised and the mind is stretched The mind is like a muscle, when stretched it becomes flexible. When the mind is flexible it opens up to more creativity

Experiment with different creative techniques, such as brainstorming, mind mapping, or sketching. Engage in activities that inspire you, like reading, listening to music, or visiting art galleries. Set aside dedicated time for creative pursuits and prioritize them in your schedule. Stay open-minded and embrace failure as part of the creative process. These additional methods can help you break out of your work routine and tap into your creativity.