Motavation on big projects!

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twinkle.tink

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Sep 19, 2006
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#1
LOL, I am like a little kid...when I have a big project or chore, I tend to keep putting off, or get bored and distracted while working on it.

So, just like a little kid, I set a timer for myself and work for 15 minutes, then I get a 15 minute break, then back...until it's done.

Anyone else have good 'tricks' for not getting overwhelmed?
 
#2
I get that way too sometimes and do whatever I can to make the work fun.

Examples:
cleaning the shower...I use those scrubbing bubbles and write silly words on the tile with it before I clean

paying bills...turn on the computer, crank up the itunes or light a scented candle

spreadsheets/notes/work related stuff: I color code things so the data looks 'happy' (but not unprofessional).

cleaning out closets/drawers: crank the tunes!
 
#3
LOL..Im a HUGE procrastinator when it comes to any kind of domestic chore..LMAO..Cleaning is the worst...heehee

And yes..Im the loony that cranks the tunes and sings and dances as she cleans....rofl!
 
#4
Domestic chores...I'll set a timer and see what I can get done in a whirlwind of time. It's stupid, but it works and then...I'm done...in no time at all!
My problem...I have a computer job that I can do at 'anytime', but typically gets done after I put the kids to bed. Since I discovered the pf, I will procrastinate here on line as opposed to doing my job...which is getting me to bed verrrrry late and making me cranky and my husband annoyed. Lacking some self-discipline, it appears...
 
#7
when i'm having a big project, i would buy little things like new note books or a "nice" agenda that i'll use to write notes on that project.
sure, the enthusiasm is there, until i realize i just spent my money from that project for the things i bought for the project :roflmfao:
 
#8
^^^I am am big notes, list, etc organizer too....lol, I always think if I find the 'right' notebook, planner, scheduler, etc it will actually make me finish...lol

Still looking ;)
 
#9
if you don't reward yourself you get even less accomplished I'm with you 100% that you have to give yourself a break and know that as long as what needs to get done gets done and is done before it has to be submitted your fine
 
#14
when i was in college and studying for my finals i used to decide that i HAD to suddenly clean my room or bake brownies.

And then i'd realize i just wasted hours and that gets me panicky and then i just crank through it =P


Nowadays i section up my tasks into small bits and a) write a list and b) reward myself after a few small completed bits.

Seeing the items checked off on the list makes me feel like i'm making progress.

rewards always makes things easier to get done!

I also start off doing the least painful item first so i can convince myself to continue doing the rest.... sometimes i wonder if i'm crazy because i have to play mind games with myself to get chores done. =P

i hate laundry the most. it takes up way too much time...
 
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