1. Lack of knowledge and attention
Knowledge and attention are absolute necessities. Creative thinking cannot be productively applied until a certain level of knowledge is gathered about the current situation or problem at hand. Thus, creativity actually relies on both sides of the brain, the creative right side and the logical left side. Once a creative challenge has been realized, you must first rely on your logic and absorb yourself in what is already known. Without this logical review process, creativity will drown in misdirection.

2. Lack of passion and enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is not an emotional state. It is a spiritual commitment, a loving surrender to our creative process. Enthusiasm is an ongoing energy supply tapped into the flow of life itself. You can choose to be enthusiastic right now. Enthusiasm spreads joy. There is no fear, only love and inspiration when you express enthusiasm. Wouldn't you say these are powerful qualities you would like to create more of in your life?

3. Doing exactly what you’ve always done
There’s a saying that the definition of madness is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. If you keep doing what you’ve been doing, you’ll keep getting what you’ve been getting. Sure, this will minimize surprises and mistakes, but it will also crush your creative edge.

4. Fear of failure
"There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth... not going all the way, and not starting." Buddha

Decide that you are not going to be a non-participant in life. If you wait to join while others take action, that's ok. However, when you allow your joy to express itself and you become more active, you will experience the vitality and joy that you missed before. Notice your energy level. Energy feels restrained and restricted when you hold back. It becomes powerful and vital when you really go with the flow.

5. Never pausing for a break
The biggest bursts of creativity often come when you walk away from the problem for awhile. This gives your mind a chance to mull over the information, often subconsciously, and look at things from a renewed perspective.

6. Never testing the impact of your creative output
Creativity relies on both sides of the brain, the creative right and the logical left. So settle down, think about the things you've made in the past period, concentrate on the most important goals... When you'll realize where it could bring you, there is a next door open.

7. Confining yourself to boundaries others set up
No matter how creative you are or much progress you make with your ideas, there will always be negative people who insist that whatever you’re trying to do is impossible. When you come across these people, don’t try to reason with them. They will only drain you of your creativity and waste your time.