🧠 Fighting thought deadlocks

Throughout my engineering career, there were days when I was highly productive, days when I was productive but not exceptional, and days when I just couldn't seem to get anything done. Unfortunately, these unproductive days were the most frustrating. During these times, I found myself staring at the screen, reading the news, or getting yet another cup of coffee - anything to avoid the feeling of being stuck.

Over time, I've developed some tricks that help me jumpstart my thought process:

⭐ Check in with yourself. If you're feeling tired or sleepy, take a break and rest. It's important to be well-rested to function at your best.

⭐ If you're feeling worried or stressed, hit the gym. An hour of exercise can do wonders to clear your mind.

⭐ Write down your thoughts. It doesn't have to be a masterpiece, just get your ideas down on paper. Edit it later if you need to make it more readable.

⭐ Read. I find that science fiction and other fiction books work best for me, but engineering books can also be helpful. The key is to find something that interests and inspires you.

⭐ Have a conversation with friends or family, especially those you haven't talked to in a while. Even if you don't get new ideas, it's a nice way to spend some time and potentially gain new perspectives.

❓What about you? What do you find helpful when you're feeling stuck?