Hi, Martin! I'd say taking a break works for me. When things get overwhelming, grinding through them and trying to push through only creates more frustration, so sometimes it's best for me to just stop for an hour and do something else. When we're producing a video, we have a lot of different tasks we need to take care of, so there's always something for me to redirect my focus to.

Check my account balance! If there are sufficient funds, I would tell myself why not do something risky but fun thing with the project? If not, it'll be my best motivation. 😂

Hey Martin! Learn a new random skill that is not related to your job (basically out of your comfort zone). It helps for me 😇

There's no such thing called best thing to tackle creative block as it varies from person to person. Some things that can work: 1) Go for a walk. 2) Hear good music you like. 3) Read something that's outside of your niche or vice versa. 4) Watch something creative. Could even be films. Hope this helps! ☺

Taking break and mostly write it down whatever is running in my brain and then try to see realistically what can be done in short format and in less time

I usually have two approaches. Either go through it with all my strength because it is very needed and I can't fail there. Or relax, admit that it is ok, and think/do comething else for a bit. In the end, especially if you are a builder or founder, you are your company, which means burnout means bankrupcy. So it is better to take a week off than to burn out in a week.

Specifically, regarding creative block, I now use AI to help (I say that someone who is building an AI-powered startup) In terms of motivation, I’ve struggled with this a lot especially because I’m working mostly on my own. I think being a part of a community helps. When you see other people working, you do because you don’t want to be left behind.

Put it down for a few hours or days. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is something else. Let your brain figure it out in the background.

I like to go for a walk when it's a small block, but when it's something bigger definitely it's worth changing the environment

Hi Martin, When facing a creative block or a lack of motivation, I find it helpful to take a step back and change my environment. This could be as simple as taking a walk, reading a book, or doing something that relaxes you. Often, our best ideas come when we're not actively trying to think of them.

I used to this person that looks all the time super motivated and energetic. But since the war in Ukraine started, I often feel tired and procrastinating a lot of tasks. Anxiety and bad news are something that is always on the background. If I didn't have sport, in my case CrossFit and acrobatics, I can't believe I could handle it. It recharges me and helps brains to take a break for one hour. After the training, most of the tasks looks doable. Probably it's basic biology and hormones, but it really helps with my lack of motivation.

I find either building something with your hands or going for a walk in nature completely eliminates these problems

Physical exercise. I've been writing daily content on LinkedIn for the past 6monhts. I never missed a single day, and well when I don't have any ideas I: Train, and honestly, I get hit by 3-6 fresh new topics, insights perspectives.

I take out an old fashioned notebook and start jotting down ideas. Sort of a stream of uncouncessness. I do this for as long as necessary until something sticks. Once that happens you can go back and review everything you have written down. Your whole idea might be there waiting for you.

a walk in the park. I live in Paris, so I just walk around and look the monuments... I never get enough of it and it fills up my creative juices :-)

The main thing is not to blame yourself for it. So, for example, I like to go for a walk or do sports. But when I do this, I don't think, "I need to work now", but I allow myself to rest. Is it possible to reduce motivation because you have not been successful in your work for a long time? I always try to catch small victories and praise myself for them.

Do something else. Forcing yourself is not very effective in my opinion. Instead, I'd do something else where you can make progress right away and come back to it later.

In my experience, the best approach to overcome a creative block or lack of motivation is to change your environment. Explore new places, seek inspiration from different sources, or collaborate with others. Surrounding yourself with fresh perspectives can spark new ideas and reignite your passion. Remember to be patient with yourself and embrace the journey—it's all part of the creative process!

Are you fighting with this for a longer time? Short term solution for me is a meditation or sports - definitely doing something else than this kind of work. If I suffer longer, I try to see something new, so I would be traveling in a new country and experience a new culture. This unblocks everything for me. Can you work remotely?

When facing a creative block or a lack of motivation, the best thing to do is to step away and take a break. Engage in activities that inspire you, such as reading, listening to music, or going for a walk. Sometimes, the best ideas come when we give our minds a chance to relax and recharge. Don't force creativity; let it flow naturally. 💡🌿