JENN: Okay, I’ve been in crunch mode, book due in a week when I’m
still 20,000 words out (yes, that’s four zeroes and a two with a comma). Naturally, life doesn’t
stop or slow down or even wait just a freaking minute because an author is on
deadline. Rather, the hooligans’ teachers go on strike, which I absolutely
support but now, seriously, right now?, the pool pump breaks, the dog develops
some weird skin condition, and the kitten forgets how a litter box works. Argh!!!
I noticed during this ugly stretch of writing that my
ability to focus was a bit impaired, so I had to fight to keep my mind on the
task at hand and not get distracted by hooligans under foot and in the pantry, the pool turning
green, the dog rubbing her behind on everything, and the cat tossing litter like confetti, etc. and so forth. So, here is an infographic on my five best ways to keep my focus! (Yes, I found a website that gives you a
template to make infographics. Why? I have no idea! Deadline avoidance leaps to mind.) Here it is, if you want it:
How about you, Reds and Readers, what are your tips and
tricks for staying focused on a task?
