It's a bootstrapping manouver, so it's kinda expensive and nonintuitive. First I try to find another body of work to slingshot around. Then the key is to keep structural integrity and life support systems on full. Then, as long as I'm pointed in the right direction, and don't run into any distractions (which fall away if I have enough inertia), I should be good for a little while.

The target is flow, the enthusiastic engagement in that activity I so desire to be motivated to do.