The Write Habit

The Three Hat Method: A Simple Fix for Writing Paralysis

Dr Nicole Janz

Have you ever sat down to write and felt completely overwhelmed—unsure where to start or what to focus on?

That’s where the Three Hat Method comes in. 

It helps you get clear before every writing session:

Are you editing? Drafting? Planning? 

Without clarity, you get stuck.

In this week’s Write Habit Podcast, I’m sharing one of the most helpful mindset shifts I teach. The Three Hat Method is a simple way to untangle your process and finally make progress—with more ease and less overwhelm.

- How does it work exactly
- Why forcing yourself to “just get it done” doesn’t help
- How giving yourself permission to wear just one hat at a time gives you flow

💫 Want to put this into practice? Join me inside The Write Habit Booster, where we go deeper into tools like the Three Hat Method: www.writehabitbooster.com (July 7-13, 2025)

Let’s ditch the overwhelm and make writing feel so much easier. One hat at a time. 🎩

#writehabit

This episode is a snippet from my full conversation with Ella on the Cracking Copy Podcast, where we go even deeper into what it’s really like to work with a writing coach.
🎧 Listen to the full interview here.



More resources:

Whether you dream of publishing an article, writing a book, or simply journaling to change your life, the below resources will inspire you to be a joyful, productive writer.

👉 Order The Write Habit Planner: www.thewritehabitplanner.com

👉 Start your Book with this free mini course: www.startyourbookin5days.com

👉 Get access to the free Write Habit Library with 8+ trainings, masterclasses and templates for productive writing: https://www.thewritehabitplanner.com/freelibrary


Join my live courses:
👉 Write to Finish with the 90-Day Writing Accelerator: www.writehabitaccelerator.com
👉 Build a writing habit in 7 days: www.writehabitbooster.com

Talk to me:
👉 Schedule a free consult: www.nicolejanz.com