See ya, Creative Block!

During creative processes, we often hit a wall and can’t seem to find a way out. Ugh, that damn frustration!

Let me share a method that might help you overcome this barrier.

If you’ve ever heard the phrase “seek and you shall find,” then you’ll know exactly what I mean.

QUESTIONING: EVERY QUESTION LEADS TO AN ANSWER
In ancient times, wise masters often answered their students’ questions… with more questions. But why?

You see, the mind is like a supercomputer, constantly creating billions of neural connections. Or picture it like a giant wasp nest—and every question is like a kid poking it with a stick. You can guess what happens next.

Science tells us that our thought process is highly complex. And questions? They can act like keys—unlocking doors you didn’t even know were there.

So, the key here is to start asking questions about your idea. Yes, interrogate your idea.
Haha—how do you even do that?

Let’s say you have an idea you just can’t land. The best thing you can do is start asking it questions. For example:

If I had to write a 50-page essay on “It wasn’t a penalty – Netherlands vs Mexico, Brazil 2014,” and had no clue how to start the first page, I’d begin by asking:

What did that experience make me feel?

Why did they call a penalty?

What if I had been the referee?

What would’ve happened if nobody had seen it?

As you start asking these kinds of questions, your mind will kick into gear, searching for different answers—and suddenly, new ideas will start flowing. Try it!

Remember:
Anything you create, no one else will do it quite like you.
Okay, maybe your alternate self in a parallel dimension might… but even then, there would be differences.

So ask yourself:
In what area of your life is your creativity most alive? Where does it show up most clearly?

Did you know creativity applies to every habit in your life—from personal to professional?
That’s what allows you to give your best and fuel your passion.

Don’t be afraid to create new things.
In the end, what’s the worst that can happen? Failure?

Did you know Albert Einstein didn’t speak until he was a toddler? His family thought he might have some kind of developmental issue—but it wasn’t due to a lack of intelligence. He just processed the world differently.

“If you think you’re too small to have an impact, try sleeping with a mosquito.”

— Natalia

Write to us at natalia@cuarzomkt.com and get a one-on-one Creative Focus Session.