10 Ways to Get Out of a Slump When You’re Feeling Unmotivated

Breaking out of a slump and regaining motivation can seem daunting, but oftentimes, it’s the small, unexpected steps — like tapping into everyday joy triggers — that can help us course correct and regain a sense of creativity and optimism.

1. Make a small change to your routine- The more we follow a certain routine, the more we tend to operate on automatic pilot and our behavior becomes habitual. This change helps us jolt ourselves out of autopilot and stimulates new energy to push us past a slump. —Candice Tomlinson, coach and hypnotherapist, Sydney, Australia
2. Send a mood-boosting text- Simply sending a nice message brightens the day. It enables you to be positive and productive and the response back is priceless. —Rudy chavarria Jr., founder, college web mentor, Walnut, CA
3. Start a “keep me” folder- It's a folder of nice feedback and thank you notes I’ve received along the way. It’s energizing to review those moments of recognition and goodness that remind me of strengths and where I add value to others. —Donna Peters, business owner, former senior partner, Atlanta, GA
4. Take a walk outside- Simply breathing fresh air, feeling the sun, and listening to the birds gives me some energy to start with new tasks. —Alicia de la Peña
5. Change your inner dialogue - It was Henry Ford who said, ‘Whether you think you can or can’t, you’re right.’ Keeping a positive attitude and moving forward does work. —John Riddle, freelance writer, author, and ghostwriter, Bear, DE
6. Find inspiration in someone else’s story- I always reflect on the inspiration from a great comeback story and begin writing my own —James Petrossi, president of PTNL, Austin, TX
7. Visualize yourself talking to your kids- It usually takes less than two minutes for me to realize that my lack of motivation is really a lack of prioritization. After that, I get back on track pretty quickly! —Jen Leary, CEO of CLA, LLP, Charlotte, NC
8. Revisit old photos that spark joy- Reminiscing about the past experience of walking on a sandy beach or exploring the sights in a new city, fills me up with joy —Marta Rzeszowska Chavent, management and change consultant, France
9. Try using a standing desk- It’s a small yet significant way in which I can break up my long work hours while remaining productive —Caroline Velarde, local government employee, Claremont, CA
10. Switch up your scenery- Changing my scenery and spending some time in nature really helps to make me feel energized and gets me out of any slump or low mood. Also, decluttering my environment helps make me feel lighter and brighter —Sharon Kennewell, holistic health and wellness coach, UK
    
    

Source; https://thriveglobal.com/stories/how-to-break-out-of-a-slump-creativity-motivation-tips/

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From this article, I've learnt some methods that might help in getting out of a creative/work rut.