How many times have you been in the full flow of writing or editing, only to be distracted by the doorbell or a phone notification or 101 other things? And how long does it take you to then get back into that flow?My guest on this episode is psychologist and author Phil Dobson. He's an expert in teaching people how to tap into their creativity, manage their distractions, and build resilience.Phil also explains how we can work smarter, not harder, and the importance of having a solid early morning or evening routine. You can learn more about working on your creativity and how to work smarter not harder in Phil's online course, The Working Smarter Programme.In this episode, we discuss: Three steps to better creativityUsing The Disney Technique to realise and tap into your potentialWhat happens when you allow yourself to stop, step back and give your brain some spaceYour relationship with your mobile phonePrioritizing your personal and work-lifeResources:BrainWorkshopsThe Pomodoro TechniqueFreedom The Brain BookThe Working Smarter Programme Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/becomeawritertoday)