I’ve been thinking about how a quick mindful breathing ritual could help you get into a creative flow before you start sketching—do you ever use anything like that to keep the ideas from spiraling out of control?

That pause sounds like a good anchor, but if the details keep gnawing at you, maybe try setting a time limit for each detail—give yourself a small window, then move on. It’s a way to let the big picture stay clear, and you can always return to refine if you need. I find that helps me keep the whole project in view without getting caught up in the minutiae.