Finish what you start

Do you have a pile of unfinished projects that is gathering dust at the back of your mind, reminding you everyday of all the things you never completed?

Do you wonder what might have happened if you actually completed those tasks? Why is it hard to maintain momentum? Starting a new project whether making some scrapbooks, crocheting a blanket or running a business can be very exciting (for me anyway). But once the initial excitement has died down and its worn off and the "newness" has gone then the actual effort and grind can just seem like a thankless task.

The trick to finishing what you start is to undertake the task for reasons other than the excitement it carries. And to actively avoid getting 'paid early'. That is, gaining some sort of benefit such as attention or congratulations before the project is complete.

Anyone whose ever achieved anything could have got bored, given up too soon but they knew how to keep at something doing it and doing it because their goals were non-negotiable in their own minds. Self discipline allowed them to keep their promises to themselves.

After all, if you are creative enough with your procrastination you'll always come up with what seems like a good reason not to do something.

I know I have a lot of stuff that needs to be done but for some reason, I just cant seem to find time to do it. However, yesterday I started making a scarf and I didnt stop until I finished it. I slept at about 3:00 am just to finish it. It seems like tomorrow is not going to come anymore that I really to finish it. I guess when Im into something I wont stop until its done.


But here is the finish product : My new scarf!