Feeling stuck is frustrating. For me, it can happen both in creating new promotional marketing ideas at work or in trying to produce fresh blog content.

In both situations, I’ve come to find that there are two courses of action that help me get unstuck and back on the path to momentum.

1. Gather inspiration (aka research)
   I love to read and listen to podcasts. I’ve found that all it takes is one line from someone else to really get my imagination going or to spur on a thought that has a life of its own. This is typically more applicable to blogging, but it also helps when trying to brainstorm new marketing elements for my territory.

   As a side note, I keep a journal, send texts and record voice memos to make sure I remember the inspiration as soon as it hits. This is key!

2. Start big picture
   I’ve found that I can sometimes get bogged down in the details. When I take a step back and look at what I’m really trying to accomplish, it helps me at least put something down on paper. From there, I write down whatever comes to me and begin to create a list of options.

   I think it’s easier to filter down to the final message/idea than to start with a microscope and feel heavily constrained.