I start with a quick sketch that captures the core idea, then I scribble a tiny list of the must-haves beside it—those are the anchors. I put the whole thing in a folder or on a corkboard, like a “future‑me” note, so I know I can pick it up later. The trick is to give it a visual skeleton and then let myself walk away; when I feel that spark again, the outline is already there to jump back on. That way I keep the strategy alive, even if the routine feels stifling, and my spontaneous bursts can still land somewhere tangible.

Thanks, that’s a great tweak—keep it short and sweet so the spark can actually jump. I’ll trim that list and see how much space the wild ideas can fill.