Focus session · drawing · 90 min
Focus session for drawing: 90 minutes, distant thunder, on a day that started badly
90 minutes of drawing, with distant thunder and a note on what to do when you drift.
90:00
Press start. The timer keeps time so you do not have to look at a clock.
Take a moment to notice the room behind you, without turning around. A day that started badly does not have to stay that way. Keep it simple: breath in, breath out, notice.
1 Before you start
- Write down the one thing you are going to do, in a single sentence, before you start.
- Promise yourself you will not check anything until the timer ends, including "just quickly".
- Put the thing you keep reaching for out of arm's reach.
- If your mind is already racing, write down the three loudest thoughts before you begin.
- Decide what counts as done for this block. "Two pages" is better than "make progress".
2 While the timer runs
- When you notice you have drifted, do not restart the block. Just come back and carry on counting from where the timer is.
- If the task suddenly feels impossible, make it smaller rather than stopping. One paragraph. One function. One row.
- It is fine to stare at the wall for a minute. That is often where the answer is.
- If you feel restless, change your posture rather than your task.
3 When it ends
- Say the session is finished, out loud if you can. It marks the boundary.
- Roll your shoulders and your neck before the next block.
- Write one line about where to start next time. Future you will be grateful.
4What to put on
distant thunder — Low rumbles with long gaps. Suits people who find sudden noises more distracting than constant ones.
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