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Start with the very next writing job you have to do. Instead of diving right in and working on the first sentence, stop for a couple of minutes and do some writing management.

Remind yourself that you're a writer, that writing can be managed, and that it's largely a matter of managing time. Then set up blocks of time for planning, drafting, and revising--with more time allotted for planning and revising than for drafting. Give yourself at least one break, between the drafting and revising stages.

When you've finished the writing job, take a few minutes to evaluate how the process worked for you. If writing this way seems awkward or unproductive at first, don't give up; we all have a lot of old habits to replace. With practice and time, you'll become a much more effective and efficient writer.