One of the things I like to do when I write is to go back to read what I have written and highlight any sentences or paragraphs that need further improvement. Then, I ask a few questions about the details that I have highlighted. Below is a short example of what I do:

It was a long day at work. As soon as she opened the door, the smell of lavender calmed her mind. 

Questions:

How strong is the smell of lavender?
What does the scent reminds of her?
Why does the scent calm her mind?
What two of the five senses do I want to incorporate? 

After asking those questions, it’s time to rewrite. Here is the revision of the above sentence:

Lacey opened the door to her bedroom, and the familiar scent of lavender greeted her after a chaotic day at work. It reminded her of the beautiful evenings she spent playing underneath the sun in her grandmother’s backyard garden. As she busied herself digging dirt or playing tea with her favorite toys, the smell of her favorite dessert, lavender cheesecake, from the kitchen always excited her. Those short but long-lasting memories instantly soothed her mind, forgetting about the long day and rude customer interactions she had. 

A few things to keep in mind is that this process may take longer as you search for the perfect words and phrases. However, do not stress about it. Have fun with it, get creative, keep it short (at most two to five minutes), and move on to the next. You don’t have to incorporate every answer/question, but it is a good idea to jot most of them down to be used for the revision process. 

Again, this is something that I practiced with my writing, which has tremendously helped me through my journey. It’s easy and doesn’t consume a lot of time. I hope you find this tip to be helpful!