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Chomping at the Bit

I've been trying not to think about all the work that I need to do but I can't help myself. I'm a project addict, at least when it comes to planning them. When it comes to completing them... Not so sure.

Ever notice how much easier it is to be ambitious when for whatever reason you can't do anything? I'm always thinking of projects I can't wait to get started on at four in the morning. Come nine o'clock, when running a saw won't bother anybody, I'm ready for a nap. Probably from all that hard thinking.

Sundays, the day I try not to work, are always the day I'm totally in the mood for it. Likewise, when I'm laid up, or too busy with other aspects of living, I feel cheated out of my proper work time. Give me time unfettered, and more often than not I will have a sudden attack of laziness.

Besides having time for it, another impediment to work is making a list of all you need to do. In my mind I'm always thinking... 'Oh, it's just a few things that need doing'. However, once I start writing it all down and the list fills up five pages, it becomes too daunting to even start! Nap time again! Good thing I thought about all that work today. I'll be able to rest so much easier now that I have something to avoid.

posted on Dec 12, 2012 6:05 AM ()

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I have this fear of getting stressed out and feeling pressured by whatever it is I think I want to do, so tend to procrastinate - plenty of time to get around to that project, so I put it off. Also, I am afraid I won't be happy with the results of an undertaking, so I think and think about it, looking at all possible aspects. And I know that feeling of feeling ready to get started when it's not feasible.
comment by troutbend on Dec 15, 2012 9:31 AM ()
I know what you mean about having to think about something for a long time, looking at all possible aspects. I do that. It's why we still don't have a working kitchen! Glad this does not apply to cooking for you.
reply by maggiemae on Dec 16, 2012 5:40 AM ()
I should add that this doesn't apply to cooking.
reply by troutbend on Dec 15, 2012 9:32 AM ()
YES I can relate to the ambitious comments.. ME TOO! haha
comment by kristilyn3 on Dec 13, 2012 7:13 AM ()
Well, you certainly have a good excuse!
reply by maggiemae on Dec 13, 2012 5:44 PM ()
I am taking the day off today.
comment by elderjane on Dec 12, 2012 9:16 AM ()
Oh, that's great! You certainly deserve a break!
reply by maggiemae on Dec 12, 2012 12:42 PM ()

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