i begin my project than as days progress i just leave it aside.. and begin another and i never get it done... mostly because of my so many projects i want to do like crocheting..sewing or knitting or just other projects i never seem to finish them...
2007-10-29 08:05:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
One way is to keep your project close by.
I keep my Afghan project next to the chair I sit in when I watch TV. You can pick it up and work on it for a while and then put it away.
I keep my Preemie projects with my stuff for work and take it with me every day. Then when I get a break I can work on it for a few minutes.
Maybe you need to work on smaller things. I make hats and blankets for preemies to donate. These work up real fast and once you get that feeling of accomplishment it encourages you to finish other things. I belong to a great yahoo group that donates to Neonatal Units all over the country.
2007-10-29 08:51:33 · answer #1 · answered by pstiff48 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too many projects, Not enough time. When you get half way through a project and want to stop, just put it down for a day or two. But, it is not advisable to start another project before you finish the first one. It is a waste of time, energy, and money, not to finish a project. It is called self discipline, I think. I know, I have to do this for myself, as I want to do so many things since I retired. Just like cleaning the sewing room. When a project is finished, put the pattern away, gather the scraps, put in scrap box, fabric enough left for another project, put in useful box, etc. then, go on to another project. HTH
2007-10-30 04:38:21 · answer #2 · answered by suzeq 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean. I have a huge distraction that most women have in common. It's called a husband. But I find that when I get discouraged I can look at the picture of the finished project and think of the person I am making it for. Whether it be for yourself or a friend. Think about how much pleasure that person, whoever it may be, that you are gifting it to will take in it and it will make finishing the project a sinche.
Oh, and for future reference, if you don't already know of this sight, I will give you a link to my favorite sight on the web. There are tones of free patterns and information on everything you can think of. www.about.com
2007-10-29 19:43:14 · answer #3 · answered by nightshadetn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to question why you like to take so many tasks on at once - why do you have that tendency. Try an experiment and just pick one - establish some deadlines and check on what factors are triggering your motivation to slip away. Then you'll be more aware why you like to jump from project to project. There are lots of tools available on the web to help keep motivated. One site I use to stay motivated is called www.sproximo.com.
2007-10-31 15:13:18 · answer #4 · answered by roadsapart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the world of hobbies :). Seriously, I have found that the best way for me when I begin to get a backlog of projects is to set a completion date for just one of them. For example, I might pick a date that is 4 weeks away. I then divide the remaining number rows by 28 (number of days) and then just set a goal to do that many rows on it each day. Once that # are completed I allow myself to work on any of my other projects. I don't let myself start anything new though during this time. The closer they get to completion, the more the excitement returns and you will probably beat your deadline.
I think the lack of enthusiasm comes from the end feeling so far away and the number of things needing your attention being overwhelming.
Best of luck!!
Alex
2007-10-29 19:45:23 · answer #5 · answered by alundgren2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it possible that you have mild depression or un-diagnosed ADD? I have a lot of UFO's (un-finished objects) myself.
I find that if I get lots of exercise and don't snack too much, it keeps my enthusiasm up. Also, go for short projects.
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2007-10-29 15:48:43 · answer #6 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋