How I Broke Through My Creative Block (And Keep Finding Ideas)

For over two years now, I’ve written and published a blog post every single day. If I missed a day due to travel or unexpected events, I made it up the next day by posting twice. It became a non-negotiable habit, and honestly, a part of who I am.

Several months ago, I added another layer to that discipline: publishing one YouTube video per week. I wanted to improve my videography skills, push myself to get out and film with my DJI camera gear and drones, and simply learn what it takes to be a content creator. It’s been exciting and rewarding. But let’s be real—it’s also hard.

Coming up with good video ideas regularly is no joke. Some weeks, I even managed to post two videos. But more than a few times, I hit a creative wall. No spark. No story. Just a blank screen and a sinking feeling that maybe I had nothing worth sharing.

So, what helped me break through that block?

The biggest realization: trying to create something perfect is a creativity killer.

I used to pressure myself into writing the “ultimate” blog post or making a “flawless” video. But that perfectionism was paralyzing. I learned to let go of that mindset. Instead, I began writing about the messy, imperfect sides of life—of my process, my mistakes, my learning curves, and my doubts.

Once I stopped filtering out the raw parts of my journey, I stopped running out of ideas.

Sure, not every idea is great. But any idea is better than none. Even better, the not-so-great ones often turn into surprisingly relatable content. Why? Because they’re real.

I’ve noticed a pattern online: people tend to put their best foot forward. Perfect edits. Ideal lighting. Clean narratives. But you know what’s more interesting? The opposite. The behind-the-scenes. The bloopers. The honesty.

When I lean into my flaws, the moments I’m unsure, the times I fail—that’s when people connect. That’s when I feel most human and most me. It’s not always easy to show that vulnerable side, but it’s authentic. And that’s the kind of creator I want to be.

So if you’re stuck creatively, try this: document, don’t overthink. Zoom in on your imperfections. Talk about the problem you’re facing, even if you don’t have a solution yet. That is the story.

What once felt like a block became a gateway to endless ideas. Not perfect ones. But real ones.

And that’s enough to keep going, day after day.