13/10/2026
Today's Collage Care: The Method session in pictures - today we looked closer at the Mental Block, it's roots, symptoms, the impact it might have on our physical and mental health.
Here is what we learnt -
A mental block is when your mind feels stuck and you find it hard to think clearly, focus, make decisions, remember things, or get things done, even when you really want to.
It’s like your brain just isn’t working with you. You might know what you need to do, but you can’t seem to get yourself started. Sometimes, you understand something perfectly well, but the moment you try to do it, your mind goes blank.
But having a mental block doesn’t mean you’re lazy, weak or not good enough. It can happen when you’re stressed, exhausted, overthinking, or dealing with a lot emotionally. Sometimes, your mind just needs a bit of rest and time to recover.
This session reflected on how we all experience times when we feel stuck or lack motivation, and how easy it is to put pressure on ourselves to keep going. These moments of temporary "freeze" don’t necessarily mean we are doing something wrong, but that sometimes we simply need to slow down and give ourselves a break.
My favourite part of this exercise is practicing the importance of being kinder to ourselves, and accepting that we don’t always have to be productive or achieve something to feel good about the way we move through life.
Small steps can make a difference, and that taking time to rest is just as important as being busy - just like nature, we need time to rest and grow before we can blossom again.
Thank you Laurie Kanyer, MA - Founder of Collage Care: The Method(TM) fir your wisdom and Take A Part UK for the gift of space and making thesTake A Part UKsible.
Swipe to the left to see some collages that we made (fast forward) reflecting on our learnings.
For those who never tried this method - go to www.kanyerartcollection.com to purchase your books and start using them for self study. Your mind and body will thank you!
Also, the Collage Care website is live now - go and visit www.CollageCareTheMethod.com to learn more about this gentle and creative way of self-discovery.
