The ever growing list..
I have this terrible habit of starting projects, and if I am not really really interested in them
never finishing them, or at least dragging ass for way too long to get them done.. I can hear my moms condescending rude voice now “You’re just like your
damn father”.. I tend to get a bunch of things going, loose interest, and then choose any excuse (anywhere from quite valid to completely pathetic) to not
finish them.. After enough of these projects get piled up I start to feel really shitty.. Like I can’t accomplish anything.. I am sure it’s true you are
your own worst critic.. Well I am back to feeling really shitty about a bunch of unfinished projects.. This summer I don’t know how many projects I
started.. The list is quite huge..
I am hoping if I make a list (apparently it’s a Scorpio thing or my ISTJ Myers Briggs type or some shit) I might
actually do something..
| Project | Excuse | Real Reason |
| Patio | Too hot outside |
I wake up too late for it to still be under 85 degrees outside |
| Dining Room Plaster Repair | All the sanding might give Sheila an asthma attack |
I hate wall repair more than just about anything |
| Fixing Beer Brewing Setup | Don’t have parts |
I get frustrated trying to get the right parts |
| Compost Bin | Too Hot | See patio excuse |
| Clean up Shed |
Too Hot | See patio excuse |
| Wiring in Attic | Too Hot in attic | Completely valid.. When it cools off I will finish re-wiring the house in a few hours |
| Move washer/dryer to basement | Too many other projects |
True |
In an effort to accomplish things I am going to focus on a few things at a time, not 20.. I remember
at work they used to say that you can do 2-3 things really well, or if you do anymore you may never achieve anything and if you do then you will probably
do a shitty job at it..
My new goal is to set realistic goals and work on shit one day at a time.. Today for example I am going to do 4-5 hours of
reading for school and then spend 2 hours shoring up the rest of the loose plaster in the dining room.. Then I am going to make dinner, watch the netflix
movie I have waiting, and go to bed..
Monday.. Well i’ll set my goals for Monday tonight when I see how much more school work I have to
do..
Does anyone have any ideas of how to stay motivated/focused? It is really weighing on me and I don’t like being in a foul mood, especially
when it’s one that I have put myself in..