Over the years I've written a lot about focus and distraction.

This track introduces the collection of posts from my blog around this theme, with some new thoughts on the value of identifying the problem *before* you try to implement solutions.

I also say a bit about what you'll find in the other posts.

Related Posts:

• 3 elements to consider
• Focus and the desire for distraction
• Distraction: not the usual suspects
• One thing at a time?
• The impact of time available on your focus
• Choose the task to suit how you are feeling
• Choosing the task to suit the context
• Meditation as practice and metaphor
• Writing and Focus in Grading Season
• Select the task you most want to work on
• Do you have too many writing projects?
• When another project is distracting you
• Dictation and focus
• When your project brings up difficult emotions

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