A Zine By EVELYN LOPEZ (An aspiring Graphic Designer)
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e block Nothing is worse than sitting down at your workstation, excited to get started on a new project and then end up starring at your canvas for hours with not a single creative thought in your brain. Not only does it make you feel hopeless but also makes you feel lazy when in reality you are not alone.
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You, like many others are experiencing Creative Block. Although this rut might feel endless, here are a few things you can do to get your creative juices flowing oncemore.
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m your canvas. Forcing yourself to create will quickly lead you to burn out. If you ever feel stumped, try stepping away from your project and look for inspiration in the world around you. Don’t let yourself procrastinate because of stress.
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Clean ideas ar Relaxation leads to creativity. Some of the best ideas can come from your mind while taking a bath or shower. Some time away from all of the stressful parts of your day should be good for the anxiety caused by Creative Block.
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Playlist. Sometimes listening to your favorite artists can help create some new ideas. You can even ask your friends for music recommendations. Create a playlist that inspires you and listen to it whenever you feel like you are hurting for creativity.
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If you don’t have any good ideas, odds are that someone around you might. Turn to your loved ones for inspiration, they might be the reason for a million dollar idea someday!
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WarmLatte. Leaving your house can be a great help when looking for inspiration. Visiting a local coffee shop on a beautiful cold day could be just the thing you need to bring back that motivation to finish your project.
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and bre Most people have never tried medtation before. But believe it or not, it helps improve your mood and will allow you to think deeply about your whatever you are struggling with. It might seem boring but you never know what you will come up with unless you try it!
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lneryoCurhef. Do you like to bake? It might look difficult but anyone can bake if you try hard enough. Even if what you make isn’t edible, you still created something even though you thought you couldn’t do it. Now you can get back to your project and finish what you started!
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u J st We all have our moments.