The Doodle Blitz - Creative Block Buster Exercise #1

Blast Through Creative Block with a Quick Doodle Blitz!

Let's face it, life throws curveballs. Between work, errands, that never-ending to-do list, and, well, life in general, sometimes staring at a blank page (or canvas, or screen) and feeling like your creativity has packed its bags and gone on vacation happens to the best of us.

Enter the Creative Block Buster Exercise: a simple, quick activity designed to jumpstart your imagination and get those creative juices flowing again. We're talking minutes, folks, not some all-day brainstorming session.

Exercise #1: The Doodle Blitz

Here's what you'll need:

A pen or pencil (your most comfortable one!)

A piece of paper (scrap paper is perfectly fine, don't worry about fancy stuff)

A timer (your phone works great!)

Set your timer for 5 or 10 minutes (depending on how much time you can spare) and unleash your inner doodler. Don't overthink it! Scribble lines, shapes, swirls – let your hand take the lead. This isn't about creating a masterpiece, it's about pure, unadulterated doodling. You don't even have to share it with anyone (unless you want to, of course!). Feel free to tear it up and toss it when you're done – it's all about the process.

The beauty of this exercise is that simply putting pen to paper can bridge the gap between your mind and your hands, sparking a creative connection. Sometimes, that's all it takes to break free from the clutches of the dreaded block.

But wait, there's more!

When the timer goes off, take a closer look at your magnificent (or, as some might say, messy) creation. Are there any shapes, patterns, or lines that stand out? Do they spark an idea for your next project? Don't be surprised if something unexpected jumps out at you!

The more you doodle, the easier it gets. Think of it like a creative workout – it should be relaxing, almost meditative. Plus, it's a fun way to explore ideas without the pressure of perfection.

Bonus Tip:

Want to take your doodles to the next level? Incorporate your awesome doodles into your art projects.

For More doodling fun:

Download Your Free Doodle and Color Me Bookmarks

Download Your Free Doodle and Color Me Sample PDF

Large format images that create fun spaces to fill with doodles.

You can purchase the full Doodle and Color Me book on Amazon.

P.S. Stay tuned for more Creative Block Buster Exercises to keep your creative juices flowing!