Staying Focused on Your Writing When Life Feels Overwhelming

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 J.E. Nickerson 

When life piles on responsibilities—work, family, deadlines—it’s easy for writing to feel like a luxury rather than a priority. But the truth is, writing doesn’t need hours of uninterrupted time to be meaningful. It needs intention. Start by acknowledging that your time is limited and plan accordingly. Even 15-minute focused writing sessions can move your story forward. Small, consistent progress adds up faster than you think.


Creating mental space is just as important as finding physical time. If your mind is cluttered with to-do lists and stress, try taking some deep breaths, praying for clarity and listening to peaceful music that can help you to get into a creative flow. For some people putting on a motivational playlist is the best way to remove distractions and focus on the task at hand. Taking a few minutes to journal what you have been going through or still need to accomplish in other areas of your life can also give you peace of mind before you start your creative writing before diving into your creative work. 


These practices can clear the fog, helping you enter your writing time with more clarity. Block out creative writing time—even if it’s brief—and let these moments become windows of creativity, not pressure.


Finally, be kind to yourself. Writing under pressure can easily turn into guilt when self imposed expectations aren’t met. Let go of perfection and focus on presence. Your writing doesn’t have to be your best—it just has to exist. You can always edit and rewrite later. The discipline to return to the page, even in chaos, builds resilience and confidence. You’re not just a writer when life is quiet; you’re a writer every time you choose to write even when life gets messy and stressful. 


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