Trying Too Hard – Have you ever seen the episode of Spongebob where he is writing an essay for boating school and can’t get past the word “THE”. That’s how I feel when I am in a creative slump. No matter how long I stare at the paper or project I can’t get past the block.

When I start feeling like this, it’s best to remove myself from that certain project and be productive in something else, whether that be in a different project, grabbing a snack, or folding laundry. Outside that situation, I can think about it from a different angle, and upon returning view it with fresh eyes.

Creative blocks happen to everyone but they don’t last forever. Happy designing!