Badassery Magazine November 2017 Issue 18 | Page 10

and research is showing it being
stronger and stronger everyday;
so if your mind is in a bit of a
frozen state, chances are your
body has also gotten complacent.
If you’re a runner, go get in a
cycling class. If you’re a yogi,
maybe find a place that does
aerial yoga. It can really be
whatever you want. Just so long
as it’s something you haven’t
done or haven’t done in a while.
You’ll quickly get a new perspec-
tive and get your brain firing off
neurons in a new way and likely
blazing a trail for creativity to
flow.
Another route you could try is
to simply develop a list of things
that have helped you break out of
a creative rut before that you can
utilize. The most common things
I’ve seen clients cite as being
helpful include things as simple
as going for a walk, changing the
music they’ve been listening to,
and looking at other people’s art
from anywhere like a museum
or even Pinterest. Personally, I’m
a fan of switching up workouts.
The handy thing with a list is
they can start from the easiest or
most accessible options first.
start to think of the block in a
bigger picture way and make
changes from there. Something
like that can help you know if
perhaps it’s time to get anoth-
er perspective from an outside
source like a book, podcast, or
even coach to help get through
the block.
Then, if those initial and easy
items don’t work, they clients
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About the Author
Hi, I'm Dez. I’m a Life and Business Coach
for creative, driven, and restless quarter-life
women who know they are meant for more;
who are ready speak up, drop the excuses
and work through the noise to embrace the
moment and own their future. I help my
clients develop confidence, reduce anxiety,
improve communication, heal relationships,
and create clarity and strategy for their next
steps in whatever area(s) of life they want to
improve.
desireew.com

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