A few times during the year I find myself in somewhat of a brain-funk space where I just can’t get anything done. Instead of writing and creating, I find myself spinning my wheels, distracting myself with nonsense like T.V. watching and social media scrolling instead of getting things done.

Here are my 3 ways to help you boost inspiration each day.

Brain dump. Get some sticky notes and create a word cloud. Write down keywords related to your industry or a project you want to work on but can’t seem to get your thoughts together. Getting the words out of your head and seeing them on paper will help to spark ideas you wouldn’t otherwise get if the words are all jumbled together in your brain.

Take a walk. Spending time outside is a great way to expand your mind and get your mind to think in terms of a world view or the “bigger picture”. Sometimes being in confined spaces limits your thinking and creativity. Getting those endorphins to release through a brisk walk or run outdoors can help jolt your creativity and inspiration.

Find new surroundings. Sometimes when you’re in the same place for too long, you become distracted by complacency. It’s hard to be creative if you’re not seeing anything new or if you’re not putting yourself in a new environment to spark ideas. I work from home primarily, but I’ve found that I can actually be more productive when I go to a coffee shop or a bookstore. Somehow, having a little background noise helps me to focus more and get in my zone when writing.