How I handle creative block — VJ Adams

Media personality, Adams Ibrahim Adebola, popularly known as VJ Adams, has shared practical steps he uses to overcome creative and writer’s block.

Speaking in an interview with Nigerian TribuneTV on Monday, VJ Adams said he often refreshes his creativity by changing his environment. 

He noted that rather than embarking on long trips, he sometimes checks into a hotel where the surroundings offer a different view and atmosphere from his usual space.

According to him, waking up to a new setting, such as a view of water or an unfamiliar landscape, helps reset his mind and stimulate creativity.

VJ Adams also highlighted the role of rest in sustaining creative output. He said he aims for at least six hours of sleep and makes a conscious effort to compensate whenever he falls short, noting that adequate rest supports focus and productivity.

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“What I do when that happens is I change my environment. Not necessarily by travelling—I could check into a hotel and wake up to, maybe, a view of water or something different from what my room usually looks like. I do this from time to time when I have creative or writer’s block.

“In terms of rest, I try to get six hours of sleep, and if I don’t, I make up for it somehow.”

He advised young creatives to develop self-awareness and stay grounded in the principles that matter most to them, describing this as essential for long-term growth and consistency in the creative industry.