As writers, we all come against a brick wall sometimes. Here are some ideas that help you quiet your mind and move you toward your next scene.
Give yourself a quiet walk. The lateral eye movements that happen when you are walking and paying attention to your surroundings is proven to improve your creativity. https://hal.science/hal-02546539/file/LAMPA_TSC_2020_FLEURY.pdf
Make bread. The stirring and kneading of bread can get your mind in the same kind of flow state as writing. I have had many blocks shatter during a kneading session. The only problem there is you must leave the dough and continue on with your ideas so you don't lose them.
Coloring. Some of us haven't colored since first grade. These days I color all the time, only now I use colored pencils instead of crayons. I believe coloring can do the same for your brain as kneading. The flow state is right there waiting for us. I have left some coloring pages below for free.
These things on my list are best when done without distraction. Podcast, music, and television all cause our minds to turn a certain way. You want your mind to clear and be ready for the ideas to be heard. They are in there, they are just shy sometimes.
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