I find that on a lot of my stories, it helps to have an object I associate with the main character, situation, plot, etc. or whatever with me while I'm writing. For The Tower of Souls, for instance, I had this long, thin pearl and gold necklace that was nearly the same as the one I had my main character wearing. And it acted as a sort of connection - I saw this necklace and it immediately brought me to my character, let me know how she would react and how she would feel and how she would look and so on...
Similarly, for The Chair of Wind and Darkness, I have this little empty journal booklet that is so nearly identical to the one in the story that I can't help but have it right there on my desk. It helps me connect with my story and what's happening, helps me to focus.
Any little trinket that in some way reminds you of an important element of your story is good to haev around.
It might be something you'd like to try... ^_~
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