Ask HN: Remedy for sagging inspiration?

Everyone has low days. When I do, I just power down and do something else.

I can't imagine letting a low day discourage me. My work is way too important for that.

If you ever think "What's the point," "Is this going anywhere?" "Will anyone care?" or "Should I just give up?", that tells me that you're not sure about how important your project is. Get sure. Is it too important to let a few speed bumps discourage you? Decide. If it's that important, then get back to work. If not, do something else. There's no in between.

Tune out for awhile. I find shutting out everything I normally do (like watching TV, playing games, and especially anything work related) for a day or two, and reading a book helps a lot.

If you need to, step away from your normal environment too. In general I find that breaking away from what I'd do "normally" really works best to reset my brain. Your mileage may vary, but give it a try. Go to a park, bring a book and lunch and just disconnect.

Are you just burnt out? When you're low on inspiration, taking a day to do everything but work can do wonders. Get out the house, see some friends.