Drew Paul Bell (of http://www.DrewPaulBell.com) explains how to deal with the stress of design challenges and the competitive nature of architecture school.
The key to getting past a slump in your design process is to LET IT GO and keep developing other ideas. Meditation will help you develop the self-control to move on after a setback.
Meditation will help you avoid freezing up and allow the ideas to flow, especially in the midst of a competitive environment.
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