I'm a big proponent of taking breaks when something isn't quite working. Taking a step back from a creative project can sometimes be the most productive step you can take. It allows a broader look at what you're doing and an opportunity to re-energize.
But there's also value in sticking with something just a hair longer than you may want to. There have been many occasions where I've taken my smart phone and scheduled a 45-minute writing block. Around the 40th minute or so, when the well of ideas have seemingly dried up and I'm practically home free, I've been tempted to end the session early.
Yet, it's been those times where I've decided to muscle out the final 5, 10, 15 minutes where breakthrough ideas have often been realized. The actual act of sticking to something and seeing it through can often lend itself to inspiration, or an original idea.
Either way, there's value in industriousness that will not only serve your craftsmanship but begin to shape how you define yourself.
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