Make room for the next idea

When a problem feels too large, begin with a smaller question. Describe what you can observe and change one thing at a time.

A simple routine

Take a short walk. Read a page slowly. Put a useful thought into your own words. Return to the work with something specific to try.

Progress is easier to see when there is a record of where you began. A notebook can be a place for unfinished ideas as well as finished answers.