245. How to protect your focus in a distracted world

Things feel heavy right now—and if you’re an aspiring author struggling to focus, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, I get real about my own experience navigating the weight of the world while trying to write. I offer some practical habits to help you reclaim your attention and protect your creative energy—from limiting news intake to replacing scrolling with reading, from getting enough sleep to starting your day with morning meditation and changing your work environment. These are a few of the strategies I use to stay focused, creative, and grounded.If you’re a writer or author struggling to find deep focus in a noisy world, this episode will give you simple, actionable shifts you can start today.Book recommendations:Cloud Cuckoo Land: A Novel, by Anthony DoerrThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, by V. E. SchwabThe Bean Trees: A Novel, by Barbara KingsolverFollow me on:Instagram @stacyennisFacebook @stacyenniscreativeLinkedInYouTube @stacyennisauthorTo submit a question, email [email protected] or visit stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.