Save technical tasks (citations, formatting, spell-checking) for times when your energy is lower, and use your "peak brain" hours for the actual drafting.
Instead of an overwhelming "to-do" list, pick 2–3 writing tasks that must be done today (e.g., "draft the introduction" or "edit one page"). working*mom
Hook the reader, state your main topic, and provide a clear thesis statement. Save technical tasks (citations