Creative Block or Overthinking? Visual Metaphor for Mental Clutter #11623 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white line drawing depicts a figure in a turtleneck seated at a desk, with chaotic, scribbled lines spiraling upward from the neck as if thoughts are escaping uncontrollably. A blank sheet of paper and a pencil rest before them, symbolizing unrealized potential amid cognitive overload. The stark minimalism emphasizes the tension between intention and mental congestion.

Used in blog posts, therapy resources, productivity guides, or creative coaching content addressing burnout, writer’s block, anxiety, or brainstorming challenges. Matches user intent seeking visual metaphors for mental overwhelm or inspiration strategies.