8 Creative Burnout Symptoms <br />and How to Fix Them The dreaded “block” can happen to all of us. Here are eight symptoms and how you can get that imagination back, according to mental health professionals. Symptom: You’re doubting yourself Fix: Spend your time and energy working on skills that boost your confidence. Symptom: You’re being a perfectionist Fix: Stop judging yourself and criticizing your creative process. Symptom: You’re in defensive mode Fix: Try breathing techniques to feel safe and confident. Symptom: You’re feeling stuck in life Fix: Identify what’s lacking so you <br />can stop feeling creatively and <br />physically trapped. Symptom: You feel physical symptoms <br />of stress Fix: Taking a walk can boost creativity and relieve stress symptoms. Symptom: You don’t enjoy art anymore Fix: Put yourself in social spaces <br />and engage with others in <br />creative work. Symptom: You’re temperamental Fix: Hone in on your feelings of anger to work in favor of your creativity. Symptom: You have a classic <br />creative block Fix: Try to pinpoint the signs and why you’re experiencing it.
