We've all had it happen, we've sat down to do something, but had no idea in what direction to go. This can apply to homework, work tasks, or even personal lives. When things get too routine or repetitive, it can be hard to get creative, or motivated. These tips should help provide suggestions of what one can do at such a time.
1. Read
Reading is easiest way to seek inspiration, because it not only sparks your imagination, but it can absorb your attention more than watching something. As a result, your mind will start to reflect and think about what you're reading, and you can react to quotes, plot lines, settings and characters.
2. Write down your thoughts
Getting into the habit of journaling and reflecting can help inspire and be more aware of actively practicing how to get out of a mental routine.
3. Travel
If possible, leaving your immediate surroundings for a day or more can help one feel refreshed and inspired as changing a routine is a healthy thing to do once in a while. With so much to do and see, inspiration is inevitable.
4. Observe your surroundings
Taking time to slow down and react to things around you can actually help inspire more than one may have thought. Stop to take a picture of the landscape, or something that you would normally ignore, because it can help inspire to think about something out of the ordinary.
Taking simple steps like this can help you break out of a mundane slump.
