A writer’s guide to developing focus and discipline
Image source: customwritten.com Any writer who has experienced a creative block knows just how important being focused and disciplined is in finishing projects. When creativity and talent do not work, discipline and commitment get the job done. For many, focusing on a task is a challenge. Here’s a brief guide to building focus and discipline in writing. Steve Sorensen . Quit multitasking. Switching from one task to another leads to mediocre outcomes. Instead, allot enough time for each writing task for better focus. Researchers from Stanford University found that people who deem themselves excellent at multitasking aren’t actually good at it. A concentration timer allows one to focus on a task for a certain amount of time. This would help one say no to distractions in order to finish a task within the set time. Steve Sorensen. Image source: thoughtco.com Let the mind wander for a bit. Accepting distractions and identifying them are ways to combat such writing challeng...