Plagued by writer’s block? Tempted to paint a giant “X” across your latest portrait? It may be time for a reset. When your inner critic gets inflamed, it can seed doubts about your creative prowess. But this internal nagging doesn’t necessarily reflect your true abilities. So take a beat to do something deliberately unproductive. You can skip one day of writing or painting. Curl up with some chamomile tea and remember that your projects will still be there tomorrow when your head is clearer.