Get Toe Up (Score 1)

I know this is a foreign concept to most slashies(dotters?), but in my experience, the best way to get out of coders block is to get a little messed up. My theory is that in coding, we often address a series of problems and that in turn generate more problems, expanding like tree. But what happens when the tree stops growing? Were left to go back and mull over our code in search of a loose end. The other block that I often run into is when designing a new and complex system. I'm often torn between two solutions and can't quite decide which is the best option. In both cases, I've hit a dead end in my thought process and continuing to think about it only causes frustration and headaches. The solution is to get your mind off the subject. As soon as you've completely forgotten about it, inspiration will come. Video games I find too consuming and my mind isn't left to wander. Drinking is good but it often requires the rest of your night and if overdone, can severely impede your progress the next day. By far, the best solution I've found is a little bit of the green stuff. Roughly 2 hours and your back in the game. I know many will dismiss the post because of this, but I'm just relaying what works for me. There is one point I can not over emphasize. DO NOT CODE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE! Don't even look at the computer. Just write down some notes and come back to it when your in a proper state of mind.