Hi, The_Present, Here’s a couple of ideas that have worked for me in the past.
And don’t stress - these ruts happen and they also end!
-Sometimes I try to dedicate time coming up with some new sounds, or finding new instruments I’ve never used before.
Once I play around and realise what a new element can bring to a track, suddenly I’ll be bursting with ideas and a melody just seems to write itself and a project is started.
-Another idea if you’re feeling overwhelmed with the task of composing, producing and mixing a whole track at once, is to open up a previous session that you felt really good about during the writing process, and use the instruments and mixer settings that are already there. That way, the sounds already feel professional, you feel more confident about what you are doing because it has worked before, and all you have to focus on is the composing.
Also, digitalscience makes a great point. Sleeping and eating well and some morning exercise can set you up to feel mega-productive and focused for the day. All you need is one good session and you’ll be on your way to feeling better about being creative! Good luck!