Comments on: Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/ BoDo Business of Design online Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:22:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.9 by: Digi http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/#comment-3058 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 06:41:08 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/#comment-3058 Yet another good article, Tamar (sorry to be so late responding). I was stuck recently—not so much by a creative block, but rather by feeling very resentful about all the "drudge work" I've been doing lately (which causes me to procrastinate something fierce). So what did I do? I set everything aside and just played—I created a few postcards for imaginary clients totally according to my own fancy & aesthetic. I don't know if that'll help with your creative block, but I figure anything's worth a shot! Yet another good article, Tamar (sorry to be so late responding). I was stuck recently—not so much by a creative block, but rather by feeling very resentful about all the “drudge work” I’ve been doing lately (which causes me to procrastinate something fierce). So what did I do? I set everything aside and just played—I created a few postcards for imaginary clients totally according to my own fancy & aesthetic. I don’t know if that’ll help with your creative block, but I figure anything’s worth a shot!

]]> by: Creativity… on demand! « Verve In Bloom http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/#comment-3009 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:54:53 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/#comment-3009 [...] Thanks for the idea for this post, Tamar. See? Another creativity idea - give and ye shall receive. [...] […] Thanks for the idea for this post, Tamar. See? Another creativity idea - give and ye shall receive. […]

]]> by: Tamar Wallace http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/#comment-3005 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:32:23 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/#comment-3005 Pawel, I think that's a great suggestion. Of course, when under a deadline, stepping away from the computer seems like the last thing to do, but you're right. Often unplugging yourself is the solution. Thank you for sharing! Danita, your suggestions sound fabulous! I think it's hard to remember that to come out with our "A" game, we need that down time. And like I said to Pawel, yes, sometimes unplugging is the answer. Something I, sadly, don't do enough. I will start, though. Today! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! Pawel, I think that’s a great suggestion. Of course, when under a deadline, stepping away from the computer seems like the last thing to do, but you’re right. Often unplugging yourself is the solution. Thank you for sharing!

Danita, your suggestions sound fabulous! I think it’s hard to remember that to come out with our “A” game, we need that down time. And like I said to Pawel, yes, sometimes unplugging is the answer. Something I, sadly, don’t do enough. I will start, though. Today! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts!

]]> by: Danita http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/#comment-3004 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:18:25 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/#comment-3004 Taking a nice long hot bath helps and so does taking a walk. I find that if I do things that don't require me to "think" then it gives my brain a break from all the processing it has to do. Watching movies, reading books, doing creative exercises, etc. are nice distractions but, for me, I think what works is just unplugging and letting my mind rejuvenate. One of my favorite ways to unplug is to sit on the back deck with a glass of wine or a mug of hot tea and do nothing but watch the plants, trees, animals and breath in the fresh air. And if weather doesn't permit than I'm in the bath with a glass of wine. My baths are special baths with either scented oils, fresh mint, bubbles or interesting salts. And I always keep a pad and pencil handy. You just never know when all of a sudden something great pops into your head. Taking a nice long hot bath helps and so does taking a walk. I find that if I do things that don’t require me to “think” then it gives my brain a break from all the processing it has to do. Watching movies, reading books, doing creative exercises, etc. are nice distractions but, for me, I think what works is just unplugging and letting my mind rejuvenate. One of my favorite ways to unplug is to sit on the back deck with a glass of wine or a mug of hot tea and do nothing but watch the plants, trees, animals and breath in the fresh air. And if weather doesn’t permit than I’m in the bath with a glass of wine. My baths are special baths with either scented oils, fresh mint, bubbles or interesting salts. And I always keep a pad and pencil handy. You just never know when all of a sudden something great pops into your head.

]]> by: Pawel http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/#comment-2981 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:00:01 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/#comment-2981 Tamar, been there just yesterday. Awful situation. To me the best way to get over it is usually to step away from the office, stop thinking about the project, relax, go for a walk, spend time with the family etc. I think the key is to do not stress yourself too much about it. After a while I sit back at my desk and follow the first idea that springs in mind. usually works. Tamar, been there just yesterday. Awful situation. To me the best way to get over it is usually to step away from the office, stop thinking about the project, relax, go for a walk, spend time with the family etc. I think the key is to do not stress yourself too much about it. After a while I sit back at my desk and follow the first idea that springs in mind. usually works.

]]> by: Tamar Wallace http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/#comment-2976 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 02:49:15 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/#comment-2976 Chad, what did you read? A business or design book? Or something for fun? And thanks for sharing! I appreciate the tips!!! Chad, what did you read? A business or design book? Or something for fun? And thanks for sharing! I appreciate the tips!!!

]]> by: Chad Behnke http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/#comment-2974 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 02:39:57 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/#comment-2974 Or a boss... I had creative block really bad last week. I gave up for awhile and read. It helped, sort of. Enough to eek by on the ideation, at least. Or a boss…

I had creative block really bad last week. I gave up for awhile and read. It helped, sort of. Enough to eek by on the ideation, at least.

]]> by: Tamar Wallace http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/#comment-2953 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:51:16 +0000 http://www.businessofdesignonline.com/stuck-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/#comment-2953 Amber - How have you handled it? It's a terrible place to be, especially with a deadline looming! Amber - How have you handled it? It’s a terrible place to be, especially with a deadline looming!

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