Creative Block and Overcoming It

What did Ernest Hemingway describe as the most frightening thing he encountered?

• A plane crash

• A battlefield

• A blank sheet of paper

• A wild animal

According to Alice Flaherty's research, what happens in the brain during a creative block?

• Decreased activity in the temporal lobes

• Decreased activity in the frontal lobe and increased activity in the temporal lobes

• No change in brain activity

• Increased activity in the frontal lobe

What is one suggested method to overcome a creative block?

• Work harder without breaks

• Change your environment

• Ignore the problem

• Stick to familiar routines

Why is it suggested to take a break when experiencing a creative block?

• To allow time for the project to resolve itself

• To avoid the project completely

• To return with a fresh perspective

• To forget about the project entirely

How can attempting something you're not good at help with a creative block?

• It makes you more comfortable

• It guarantees success

• It prevents falling into a boring pattern

• It reinforces existing habits