How to Journal Through a Creative Block (Even If You Don’t Feel Creative). We’ve all been there—the ideas dry up, the motivation fades, and suddenly even your favorite projects feel like a chore. If you’re in a creative slump, journaling might be the gentle nudge you need. Today’s post offers simple ways to use journaling as a tool to move through stuck energy.
Why Journaling Helps:
Writing gives your thoughts a place to land. It can help untangle mental clutter, reconnect with your “why,” and remind you that your creativity is still there—it just needs space to stretch.
Journal Prompts to Try During a Creative Block:
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“What would I create if no one else had to see it?”
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“I feel most alive when…”
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“If I trusted myself more, I would…”
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“What’s something small I could do today that would bring me joy?”
Bonus Tip: Use a different pen. Sit ina new spot. Try writing with your non-dominant hand. Shifting your physical routine can sometimes trigger a mental shift too.
Feeling stuck?
Sometimes words don’t come easily—and that’s okay. When journaling feels like a struggle, having gentle prompts, uplifting affirmations, and visual elements can help you reconnect without pressure. That’s where the Creative Reset Journal Kit comes in.
This printable kit is designed to guide you through creative blocks with soft structure, inspiration, and space to simply begin again.
Missed the beginning of this series?
Be sure to check out How to start journaling, 30 Journal Prompts to Spark Reflection , and Journaling as a Daily Ritual in our journaling series to kickstart your creative journey. And stay tuned—more inspiration is coming soon in the next part of our Creative Journaling series!
Happy Journaling!
Nancie
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