Caught up, as we are, in the practical demands of daily life, creativity naturally takes a back seat. But there are times when you simply have to be creative.
The clearest of these is when you're stuck. If you find yourself having the same arguments over and over again, making the same mistakes again and again, unable to solve a work problem, moving from diet to diet and never getting anywhere, or otherwise feel like you're stuck on repeat, then you absolutely need to be creative. Your life is too precious to waste on dead-end patterns.
Here's what I suggest: at the very moment you realize you're stuck, stop. Just stop and let the reality sink in. Realize what a sad waste this pattern is. If you really feel sad about it, make a commitment to change it.
Motivation is absolutely everything to creativity. Use your motivation to spark a creative process of exploration. Tap into all of the parts of your life that do work. What are your strengths? What are the strengths of others involved in the problem? What inspires you? A particular movie, book, your religion, someone in your life? How could that help you?
Along the path of this exploration, you will find inspiration. An insight will emerge that helps you to climb out of your rut. Seize the opportunity and create an open space for your life.
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