3 ways to get yourself out of any rut

Ruts. Whether it’s writing, photography, music, or skydiving(not); they happen to all of us. Especially me. Reminds me of the Geico Pothole commercial.

Whichever rut you’re stuck in, here are 3 things you can do to get yourself out.

1. Get Inspired. Find something amazing. If you’re into music, go on youtube and look for videos. If photography, go on flickr or deviantart and find some breathtaking photos. Take a walk! If writing, subscribe to some new blogs. Read an interesting book!

2. Try something completely out of the box. If you’ve been playing fingerstyle Guitar, try using a pick or experimenting with open tunings. If you usually take portraits, get outside and take some macro shots. You get the idea – do something new and see what happens.

3. Take small steps. Nobody gets out of a rut overnight. It make take you a couple days(or longer), but if you take the first step and determine to keep going, you’ll be out of it in no time!

What are some of your favorite places to find inspiration?