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"Zoning out" is normal, good even, as it shows creativity and imagination. The important thing is finding a balance.

When people's minds wander off and they stop focusing on the task at hand, it's usually because of brain linkages. For example, you're writing a scene where someone forgets something, which reminds you of the time when you forgot to close your apartment window, which gets you thinking about replacing them and then you're off. Identifying these linkages helps. Trace back to the original thought to regain focus and reduce mind wandering.

Consciously try to increase that ten-minute time frame for productive working.

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