After
addressing or defining a problem, the next step for me is to actually do
something about it. And that means creating a plan. However, therein lies part
of the problem! These grand master “plans” in my head, never seem to come out
the way I would like them! I’ll sit down to make a picture/list/drawing of
them, but my lack of artistic ability stalls my progress because I don’t like
the way the picture/list (or literally anything involving drawing) “looks.” Oh
it is so infuriating. Come on! Can’t I just make it through one plan without
being such a perfectionist? Can’t I just for once make something look cute
without scrutinizing? But AH! I have found part of the problem I can fix.
Realizing as I just keep moving forward, I will get better; and the “artsy”
part of me will come if I just let my creativity flow. Maybe something I need
to realize is not everything has to be “perfect.” Because, let’s be honest, my
work is a reflection of me and I am far from perfection! Anyways, getting
sidetracked...imagine that!
Funny thing
is though, getting sidetracked is yet another problem I have! That and getting
impatient or bored with my project. I’ll be in the middle of a project and
suddenly it is two hours later and said project is sitting half done because
some element distracted me. Then as time goes on, it never gets done. I’ll
spare you the details of half-done projects around my room and house-the number
is scary. So what’s different about this time? What could possibly motivate me
to stay motivated, focused, and finish all my projects? I have a few
ideas in mind!
Number one
- My master plan
No
seriously. Tomorrow (and mark my words-this is GOING to happen) I will have my
plans written out, or somehow on paper. I get super exicted to do projects but
soon lose interest because I don’t give myself a time frame. Daily reminders
(on paper) are a must if I hope to accomplish anything. I’m very list, goal,
and timeline oriented. Knowing that is extremely helpful when trying to undertake
anything.
Number two
- Stop getting caught up in details or thinking too much
I
think. A LOT. That’s why I don’t DO many times. Too much time spent on thinking
or “planning” out details. Yes, details will be something I take into account
with number one but what is changing is my need for things to be perfect RIGHT
away. What falls to the wayside is the realization that I can go back and
change something if I need to.
Number
three - JUST START
I
had a conversation with my mom today about how much time we spend thinking (the
last point) and that’s it. Just think-no action. I’m 21 years old and obviously
I have tons of life before me but knowing you have “time” can sometimes inhibit
rather than motivate. And that’s exactly what happens to me. I’m SO sick of
saying “oh I have time to do it; I’ll do it at some point.” NO! That some point
is now for me, and every moment in the future.
I won’t
lie, writing this and just writing it while I was thinking of the words was
really hard! Because of the details with formatting. The way you see my
numbered points was not how they were originally written. I had to go back and
format them after I got the thoughts out of my head (working on not letting my
mind be a trap-success!). Originally I was going to format as I went but had to
stop myself and say, hey, you can go BACK and do the formatting. WHEW, what a relief.
Progress? I guess we’ll see!
This blog
is another example of me starting my ACTION lifestyle. Writing is like a
release. Whether 500 people read what I wrote or none at all, I’m getting all
that is in my head, out! Ever notice how sometimes courses of action, or
problems can solve themselves if you talk or write about it? If you haven’t,
try it. Go on. I’ve talked/written myself into solutions because it’s a
different way of processing. Plus, by keeping a blog updated, it encourages the
whole time concept but in like a fun and inspiring kind of way!
And now
that I’ve written about action, I suppose real action is required if I’m going
to keep this up! Which I assure you, I will do. After tonight, my master plan
will be complete! Muahahahahaha! ;)
Olive juice amor,
Allie
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