How to Overcome Mental Blocks

Have you ever had a mental block or found yourself unable to get a project started or finished? In this video I talk about ways you can overcome those obstacles and continue being productive. To represent my own current frustration with some mental block issues, I made a Lego-shaped brain. For this build I used: 10 mm EVA foam, contact cement, Plasti Dip, spray paint, acrylic paints, and Mod Podge. You may also need the following tools: a rotary tool with various bits, a heat gun, and an Exacto knife or box cutter. Let me know in the comments below if you would like to see more like this one, from shows, video games, or whatever. Please smack that like button, dropkick subscribe, and share with as many people as possible.
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[@michaelkoukaras7515]

Thomas, I swear it's like you read my mind. I was just talking about this with my therapist. I experienced a mental block that lasted an entire year. I just couldn't access my skills. No matter what I did. One day I just sat down to build an infinity gauntlet and poof nothing. Couldn't even follow a template. My brain and hands just weren't communicating. I am now finally in a place I feel like I could try again. I love your channel and your videos are always a source of entertainment and inspiration.

[@MuchProps]

They say great minds think alike 😁👊 It can be frustrating to have that wall in front of you. I have only had moments of it myself, and I know how overwhelming it can feel. It may be a climb or a chipping away brick by brick, but in the end, getting over or through it feels like even more of an accomplishment. I'm glad to see you on the other side, my friend 👊

[@vharrald]

I understand what you're talking about Thomas, that is why on my KZbin channel, I tend to do different things on there... Like golfing cooking painting and what I'm doing now, playing gospel music... Guitar, ukulele and banjolele... And soon I'll be trying to learn piano... Have to keep the mind busy learning it my brain might begin to look like that Lego block brain you just created... 😊

[@MuchProps]

That constant push to learn something new will serve you well. No matter how much we think we know, oftentimes, we have only scratched the surface.

[@vharrald]

@@MuchProps I remember from a long while back I heard an adage that said, "when you stop learning, you start dying", and I'm not ready to start dying yet🧐😁

[@ShadowKiller0451]

I have always enjoyed watching your prop videos including your Zelda builds and a couple of your Dishonored builds, your videos inspire me with my crafts… I’m sorry for your loss, you have my condolences.

[@MuchProps]

Thanks. I'm glad you like the videos, and I appreciate the condolences.

[@branchcore]

I appreciate how you did it the long way & not just a solid block with holes in it.

[@MuchProps]

Thanks 😁👊

[@philabot]

Sorry for your loss!! Appreciate the video this week and allowing us to be apart of your life/ community. MUCH LOVE!

[@MuchProps]

Thanks so much. This build coming up will be a difficult one, but I am preparing myself for hopefully something therapeutic and inspiring. My grandfather was a great man and should be celebrated.

[@AmberLove]

Thomas, I used to put out a podcast each week and could not sustain. What you're calling a block might just be grief. And it’s absolutely amazing that you're working through it creatively. Somewhere in my channel I also have a post about writer's block but that was because a professional novelist said it wasn't real. You are allowed a break. Our culture punishes people who don't work themselves literally to death. In France, they're not allowed to send business emails after 6pm. Here: I get press releases and business promos every day and night. I just keep my phone off now and fall behind on real email because we shouldn't be expected to work that way. I'm sorry for your loss.

[@MuchProps]

Thanks so much. 😁👊

[@williepirie5329]

Thank you your words have given me a fresh perspective🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MuchProps]

😁👊 Life is a constant change in perspective. The second you feel like you have a grasp on things, you blink, and the view changes. Sharing what we learn can not only help others but also reveal new truths about ourselves. 👊

[@jupiter5647]

Hey man! Hope you are feeling better soon and you can get some more inspiration! I have recently gotten into fallout new vegas, and I think the NCR ranger helmet is really cool. And my condolences for your loss,stay strong :)

[@MuchProps]

Thanks so much. Fallout New Vegas is pretty awesome. I'm so pumped to see the TV series elude to it at the end of season 1. Should make for some epic content. 👊

[@Justrex01]

Love your mental block, Thomas. You definitely found a cool and creative way to get past your own. Dig everything you do and appreciate the hell out of your and your enthusiasm. Thanks, man. You're awesome.

[@MuchProps]

Appreciate it, my friend. People need to see the struggle along with the success. No path is without obstacles, and learning how to get over them will help people get to the next phase without giving up. We are not alone. We can support each other. Your constant kind words are that for this channel and myself. 👊much appreciated.

[@mhxistenz]

That's a pretty creative build. It reminds me of Krang.

[@MuchProps]

That it does. I have made him before, too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3vJpmqhZq9opMUsi=EGiSefWVbXuTR8sT

[@jamesnealy3750]

I like to listen to a podcast. You might get some ideas for a future build. I listen to "Playable Characters Podcast". They have 218 episodes of interviews with video games characters. I love washing all your videos. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to watching future videos on any subject.

[@MuchProps]

Thanks. The sources for our inspiration are endless. We just have to open up to the things around us. Some of the greatest creations have come from the most random places. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@bustin-makes-mefeel-good9036]

Love you're honesty and the way you interact with your viewers , you come across as a very genuine person and it's one of the reasons I love watching your channel , thanks for the years of constant content!

[@MuchProps]

Thanks so much for the kind words and for continuing to watch.

[@bolivarbeachbum1]

It amazes me how much you inspire me. This video was very motivating to me. You are wise beyond your years and I am so very proud of you.

[@MuchProps]

Thanks. There have been lots of life lessons over the past 40 years, and it's very therapeutic to share some of myself in these videos. You are definitely a source of wisdom, creativity, and abilities, and I wouldn't be who I am today without that guidance. You started the spark. Love you, mom.😁👊

[@bolivarbeachbum1]

I love you T !

[@spasticvisionfilms1307]

Thank you, this was needed.

[@MuchProps]

I needed it, too. 👊 The struggle is real, and we can all help each other to get over it.

[@sweetbuzz]

LMAO.... funny.... mental block? Hehe! Love it. I'm working on the menpo masks. When I'm finished I'll drop a tag, and thanks for today's video it really helped.

[@MuchProps]

I'm glad it could help. And I would love to see what you come up with 👊

[@matthewtree8505]

My mom was a teacher for 32 years she teacher of learning disabled for 15 years then switched to 5th grade till she retired 2002 and I understand loss she passed away the end of 2020 she was an amazing

[@MuchProps]

32 years. Wow. Your mom must have been an amazing woman. I am finishing year 16 next week, all at the junior high level. It takes a special kind of person to be an educator. Sorry for your loss, but I'm glad to hear your mother had such an impact. Stay strong my friend 👊🫶

[@matthewtree8505]

@@MuchProps I am being strong. Also keep up educating people yourself here and in your classroom even when you have mental blocks. You also have a community here willing to help when you need help to when you need it also!

[@jean-pierrerudolph6523]

Hi there. I do have a suggestion it's from Skyrim. The Amulet of Mara. It's one of my favourite trinkets in the game

[@MuchProps]

It is a pretty cool amulet. I actually made one a while back for fun. I didn't record any of it. Might be a quick, fun small build to share with others. Thanks for the suggestion

[@generalhotpizza480]

Looks c😊ol bro 🎉🎉

[@MuchProps]

Thanks👊

[@TylerHannaTx]

OPEN YOUR MIND

[@MuchProps]

😄 you tell em Kuatos.