It certainly is easy to use the word 'distraction' here, but causing an intentional distraction to your own self is easier said than done. Each of us has different interests, also our creativity blocks themselves are varied in the first place. One of you may be a painter, another could be a writer, poet or fashion designer. Or maybe you're a computer programmer or a scientist. It's quite understandable that the distraction theory has to be applied differently in each case.
Instances Let's examine a few instances.
There's this painter, who usually is a brilliant exponent of his chosen genre of painting. When faced with a creativity block, it would be natural for most of us suggest that he visit a museum or read a good book. Yet, he does something radically different - like going for a movie, a long drive or maybe even washing his car. Many of us aren't as lucky as her. At all times, it can be very interesting and rewarding to find out ways in which people cure their creativity blocks.