Hi,

I've been finding it hard to focus when working alone (e.g. mixing), lately. I find it hard to block out all of life's other commitments and obligations; other clients and musical obligations reaching out and getting in touch and assuming you will be always able to reply immediately (clients, friends, family), and so on.

I end up ignoring my phone to try to get work done, which invariably pisses people off and exacerbates the feeling of anxiety. I feel like I'm constantly behind and constantly letting people down, and then I get overwhelmed at all that I have to do. And somehow I don't get as much done in a day as I'd like.

When working with clients (engineering, producing), it's a non-issue as I'm there to serve.

Personal mental health issues aside, how do you focus on the task at hand and block out all the other obligations (when working alone)?

Any tips of focussing on work when working solo welcome!