Finding Inspiration

Recently a photographer friend of mine said she was feeling a creativity block and wondered if other artists had tricks to overcome this feeling and find inspiration.
I believe that those in the creative fields are the most susceptible to this feeling and it happens to all of us at one time or another. Some of the reason are stress that can happen in our personal lives, being overworked, not feeling well physically, trying to rebound from a failure and so many more.
I think the biggest help you can give yourself is to figure out the reason. There may not always be a solution to the underlying cause besides just patience. However, there are many things you can do to get your creative mojo back. Sometimes it helps to just take a step back and find some time for yourself. Many of us own or own businesses and as a result our lives revolve around them. This isn't always very healthy. Take a break and do something you enjoy and be with people that make you feel great (or just be alone, whichever makes you feel best).
Another thing you can do is to find things that inspire you. A few minutes on Pinterest or reading my favorite blogs help. But, don't overwhelm yourself. Pinterest can put me in a funk even if I wasn't in one to begin with. I start becoming filled with self doubt. I think of all the projects I want to do but don't have the time and look at pictures of homes that are cleaner and more beautifully decorated than mine will ever be. I have to remember that one person did not accomplish and post every thing I see on that site. We each have our individual talents and capacity for creating and doing things.
Another trick is to do something physical. I always get more inspiration going for a walk than I do flipping through magazines or looking at other obvious inspirational sources. I think our brains get stagnant when we sit in front of our computers expecting to be visually stimulated day in and day out. Get out and get your blood  moving through your body and see how much better it makes you feel.
The best advice I can give is to realize that this feeling won't last forever. We all feel a little uninspired and defeated from time to time, but before you know it you will be back on your feet with too many ideas to conquer in a single day.