4. Sleep On It
We don't understand the full workings of the mind but we do know that forcing
solutions can sometimes block creativity. This can sometimes happen when we are
under time pressure or working with limited resources. The possibility of seeing our
plans and goals ruined presses on us and, instead of freeing up our creativity, freezes
it instead. By relaxing, going away and doing something else, or sleeping on it, the
subconscious mind can work on the problem by itself and come up with an answer