You have been staring at the computer for hours.
Well, in truth, some of that time was spent checking your email and watching You Tube, but STILL.
Either way, you can't string a sentence together to save your life, and your resume needs to be done yesterday.
Give yourself a break, literally.
Here are some sure-fire ways to get the creative juices burning.
Create a quiet/no interruption zone.
This may seem obvious, but if you think about it, is your work-area truly conducive to work? Light a candle, turn off the television, and put on some soft music.
Call a former co-worker.
Ask them what they liked most about your work.
They may give you important insight into your work that you are missing.
Of course, if they say "nothing", hang up and call someone else.
Play.
Whether it is with your family, by yourself, or with your pets, have some fun.
Roll around on the floor and giggle.
Dance around the house.
Sing at the top of your lungs.
Of course, you may want to close the curtains first, especially if your neighbors already think you are weird.
Try free-writing.
Sit down with a blank piece of paper and write whatever comes to mind.
You may not get anything worth using in our resume, but free-writing jump starts your brain.
Take a hike.
Ok, not really a hike, but a short walk will do.
Clear your mind and just move.
When you return to your computer you should be refreshed and ready to go.
Clean.
There is something about starting something and finishing it that eases anxiety.
Plus, after cleaning a toilet, even writing a resume sounds like fun.
Search the internet.
Not for piano-playing cats, but for resumes.
There are tons of sample resumes on the internet.
Find a resume in your field and get some ideas.
Avoid liberal "borrowing", but instead study how others in your line of work have presented their ideas.
Take a cat nap.
Chances are, you will wake up refreshed and with renewed energy.