How to find inspiration and creativity?

People of creative professions are artists, writers, copywriters, musicians, etc. - Practically all the time they create something new. This is their bread. In most cases, this is a pleasant process, but there are times when it does not work and I want to do nothing and lie down on the sofa. But the terms set by the publisher or simply the boss do not allow it to be done. In such situations, the creative process becomes torture. How to avoid such situations or, at least, reduce their occurrence to a minimum.

Remember: the creation process is nothing more than a process of searching
This is the most important thing that you must realize. Any product that you can create already exists in the form of an idea. For example, any aircraft exists, as a combination of iron parts assembled in one place of space. You just need to find this idea.
And now imagine how far you have already advanced in the search, if, for example, you clearly know that you have to design an airplane?

Continue to do
Van Gogh said: "If the voice inside you says you can not draw - draw until it keeps silence." It is necessary to continue to do something, even if all your nature is opposed to it. Remember - There is Mr. Hyde in each of us. Do not let him prevail over Dr. Jekyll. Do business even through strength. Soon negative emotions will disappear.

Write
This applies not only to representatives of "writing" professions. The more you write, the better. Write with a simple pencil on plain paper. If you think that you have nothing to write, start with what is now in your head.

Look for inspiration in other people's works
But never try to be inspired by the work of your colleagues. If you are a writer, look through the album with reproductions, if the artist - read the book. So you can avoid thinking: "How well drawn / written!" I certainly can not draw ... "

Participate in contests
It's very motivating. Article for the contest will be written with a higher probability than for your blog.

Start listening to classical music
At first it may seem boring, but the inspiration received from it is incredible.