Hey Everyone! 
Do any of you out there tend to start on a lot of projects, hobbies, or jobs that "never seem to get done"?
One thing I know God has been convicting me of lately is "finish up what you've started, even if you know the project isn't going to be a complete success." For example, I tend to fall in love with creative hobbies. In that past, I've tried everything from cross stitch to soap-making... But, I've noticed that my attention gets scattered over a dozen different things and wind up feeling stressed and anxious over things that are supposed to help me relax!
So, some of the techniques I am trying are to: 1. Never have more than 2 projects in each category going at one time, if possible, and 2. keep all materials for each project in a very specific place and/or plastic bin, if possible, so I have everything I need for each project (and don't have to waste time hunting for odds and ends.)
I'm not sure if it's working so far, but I think I'm getting a better handle on my "to do" lists than I was before. And, it may sound strange, but I do think that practicing the habit of following through with what we start, whether big or small, is honoring not only to God, but also to our future relationships.
How about the rest of you? Tell us what seems to stop you from getting things done... and please, if you have tips on how to stay focused, motivated, and organized, share with the rest of us.
My closet of "to do's" will surely thank you.
Do any of you out there tend to start on a lot of projects, hobbies, or jobs that "never seem to get done"?
One thing I know God has been convicting me of lately is "finish up what you've started, even if you know the project isn't going to be a complete success." For example, I tend to fall in love with creative hobbies. In that past, I've tried everything from cross stitch to soap-making... But, I've noticed that my attention gets scattered over a dozen different things and wind up feeling stressed and anxious over things that are supposed to help me relax!
So, some of the techniques I am trying are to: 1. Never have more than 2 projects in each category going at one time, if possible, and 2. keep all materials for each project in a very specific place and/or plastic bin, if possible, so I have everything I need for each project (and don't have to waste time hunting for odds and ends.)
I'm not sure if it's working so far
, but I think I'm getting a better handle on my "to do" lists than I was before. And, it may sound strange, but I do think that practicing the habit of following through with what we start, whether big or small, is honoring not only to God, but also to our future relationships. How about the rest of you? Tell us what seems to stop you from getting things done... and please, if you have tips on how to stay focused, motivated, and organized, share with the rest of us.
My closet of "to do's" will surely thank you.
