The following tips, Entrepreneur contributor Sujan Patel says, are tried-and-true ways you can get out of the professional doldrums and back to your productive self:
Take a break
''Studies have shown that the brain's resources drop after a long period of focus, which hinders overall performance. Even a brief time away can restore the brain's ability to think creatively.''
Get those endorphins pumping
''Any type of exercise can be helpful for resetting your mind. Try lifting weights, attending a yoga class or going for a hike.''
Create an ''Inspiration'' file
''When you come across something that inspires you or makes you think in a new way, save it! You can create a Pinterest board or a paper file, but however you do it, keep that inspiration nearby. Whenever you feel stuck, unmotivated or aren't sure what direction to take, go through that file.''
Change your environment
''A change of scenery can be exactly what you need to kick start your thought processes. Do you normally work in an office? Try working outside, at a park or even at a coffee shop.''
Consider a total reset
''If you can't quite shake your creative burnout, consider that your body and mind might be telling you that you need a bigger change.''
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