Lost mojo is something that affects all of us, at least some of the time. So we asked leading creatives how they switch on the creative magic when they genuinely need to. And we share some of their best solutions in the article below.Image licensed via Adobe Stock
Step away from the problem
Step away and give your brain a little time to process things
- The chances are that when you return, fresh ideas will come
- Take a break, look around, do something different, and embrace the fact that the magic sometimes isn’t there! It doesn’t make you rubbish
Make a playlist
Change up the sounds you’re listening to.
- Having certain music for different types of tasks helps create a clear switch in your mind when you need to switch to being creative, such as with Animal Crossing or Studio Ghibli original soundtracks.
Recreate scenarios
Close your eyes, immerse yourself in your favorite playlist, and let your creativity take you where it wants to go
Make a mess
Experiment first, and be open to what you come up with.
Develop a ritual
Create a ritual of things you do every time you start a brief.
- This will get the creative juices flowing and will allow you to focus on what you’re working on without worrying about how good, weird, or silly they may be
- Ian Cul begins by writing down the brief’s key points, then spreads out a blank sketchbook and fills it with sketches.
Employ mindfulness
Be mindful, and remove yourself from all the thoughts in your head to focus on the present moment and the bigger picture
Make things quickly
Putting time restrictions in place can be a great way to unblock your flow
- Creativity is a strange beast; ever shape-shifting
- I don’t look for hellish deadlines, but I learned early that my style benefits from them. I had to learn to cope with having too much time
