October Novel Prep Challenge

I know we have plotters and pantsers in here, and both are welcome!
However, we've been known to take a lot of plot exercises in the Prep because it can be a good muscle to exercise even if you pants your way through.

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-writing-p...

Plotter or Pantser?
Do you work on your plotting craft, whichever of those you might be?
What's your best way to get unstuck while writing?


If you're curious about my answers:
I'm a plotter; I work on my craft often- and i try out new ways of outlining or whatever at different times to absorb more ideas; I love mind-maps when I think I've put my characters into corners they can't get out of.