The dreaded “block” can happen to all of us. Here are eight symptoms and how you can get that imagination back, according to mental health professionals. Symptom: You’re doubting yourself Fix: Spend your time and energy working on skills that boost your confidence. Symptom: You’re being a perfectionist Fix: Stop judging yourself and criticizing your creative process. Symptom: You’re in defensive mode Fix: Try breathing techniques to feel safe and confident. Symptom: You’re feeling stuck in life Fix: Identify what’s lacking so you
can stop feeling creatively and
physically trapped. Symptom: You feel physical symptoms
of stress Fix: Taking a walk can boost creativity and relieve stress symptoms. Symptom: You don’t enjoy art anymore Fix: Put yourself in social spaces
and engage with others in
creative work. Symptom: You’re temperamental Fix: Hone in on your feelings of anger to work in favor of your creativity. Symptom: You have a classic
creative block Fix: Try to pinpoint the signs and why you’re experiencing it.