Nothing beats rest. Taking some
time off is always needed to refocus. Your time away can depend on
how urgent the project you are working on is. A break can be a few
days or a few hours, you decide. Never make the break too long or
too short. A break that is too short defeats the purpose and
doesn't allow time for fresh ideas to sink in or allow bad vibes
and thoughts to escape, while a break that is too long will
encourage complacency and will be the breeding ground for excuses.
When you do step away from your project make your time
productive.
Try not to sleep your downtime
away. Go out to dinner, see a movie, hang out with friends or
family or do anything that you truly enjoy. This allows your mind
to re-energize and gives new ideas a chance to develop. Also, any
activity that forces you to be creative is encouraged; after all,
your creativity will usually help you through your failures and
ultimately obtain success. It takes creativity to problem solve,
and I guarantee you that it will take problem solving to be
successful. Allow your creativity to flow whenever the opportunity
presents itself.Think of it as honing a skill.