I first learned about the concept of single-tasking years ago while reading books, and it really resonated with me. My psychiatrist also suggested about a year ago that I not take on too many mental projects at once. We had been talking about my physical overuse injuries, and he noticed the same pattern of overdoing it applied to my mental habits as well.
This pattern shows up in many areas of my life, not just sports. For example, I used to read four books at the same time. So here is my plan: I will write a series of posts for each major pattern I need to work on. I will study each issue as deeply as I can and do my best to uncover the root causes. My strategy is to focus on one thing at a time, research it thoroughly, avoid distractions, and not force myself when things become difficult or stressful.
I know I will have the urge to jump to other projects and lose sight of this commitment. But I believe this writing project will be enjoyable and, insha’Allah, will be well worth the effort.