Has anyone felt like their brain got paralyzed and you couldn't think of any concepts? I'm stuck, help.

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Happens all the time. If I have time I’ll stop thinking about it and come back later. If I don’t, I’ve got a 25 page google doc of my favorite ads, both recent and historical. I’ll just start at the top or the bottom and start watching. It always seems to jog something.

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I feel you! Happens regularly. Step back, do something complete different for a while, then come back. Happy to talk stuff out if you need a fresh perspective. (Without sharing anything you’re not allowed to, or course)

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Put on those sneakers, pop some headphones and go for a run. The sweat and zoning out helps. And yeah go read books, watch movies, find that free time and let things bubble.

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Use your partner. It’s one of the many reasons they’re there. Talk shit, have banter, have a beer. Get your mind off the problem for a while.

It you don’t have a partner, Let’s play Fortnite.

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Thanks for the offer SAD1 but I can’t play with you since I’m not from the US. Or even if I can, that’s like 300+ ping 😩

I always leave myself extra time to just kinda let it work itself out. Nothing better than having a leisurely think on it.

But hey, if everyone is rushing you, you can always just churn it out.

Thank you fellow Art Directors and fishies for the advice. Appreciate it!

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