Five tips for dealing with not being able to come up with ideas

Are you having problems with coming up with ideas? Although, it can feel discouraging, it doesn't have to be. Some ways that might help are:

1. Don’t try and force things (i.e. ideas, answers, etc.). Give yourself time, because sometimes the answers or ideas just pop up when you least expect it.

2. Work on something else. Switching things up may help you find the creativity or answers with your original project, question, idea, etc.

3. To recharge, give yourself time by relaxing and clearing your mind. Meditation might be helpful. Or maybe take a few minutes and journal your thoughts and frustrations. It's a way to destress and unwind.

4. Get something to eat or drink. Sometimes when you get busy you might forget to eat or drink enough water. And being hungry or dehydrated could aid in making it more difficult to concentrate for work, studying, creating or thinking up new ideas. So, if you can, make sure you don't skip meals or forget to drink enough water.

5. And finally, don't forget to take a break from whatever it is you’re working on. Maybe stretch, go for a walk, listen to music, etc. And then when you go back to working on your project (idea, question, etc.) maybe things will start flowing better and you will get new ideas.