I find it to be a complicated cycle.
Depending on whats going on, I get stuff done on the layout in fits and starts, often getting massive amounts done in a relatively short time, then nothing at all for long periods,
and then there are the more complicated layout situations which leave me sitting and staring at the layout for hours, contemplating consciously and seemingly unconsciously as well.
I believe the latter is a prelude to the massive amounts in short periods; storing ideas and impressions in my head that ultimately influence what happens during the physical doing.
Then there are some kind of benchmark periods of weeks or months, where its like, good enough for now, lets run trains and enjoy what's been built.
