Feb 25 • Finisher Blog
When you really, really don't want to do something
In all our projects, there’s always going to be a task or a part of a task we don’t want to do. Many people hate public speaking. Some hate talking on the phone. Some would rather die than sit down and write out a report, or balance a budget.
This past weekend I had a very fun project come to completion, with the usual bumps in the road. However, even though it was fun overall and a pleasure to plan and execute, there was one particular part that was absolutely horrible and dreadful, and it almost made me give up on something I loved just to avoid dealing with it. What do you do when you really, really, REALLY want to avoid something involved in completing the project?
For me, these are some things that helped:
- Remember the big picture. What’s the final finished project going to accomplish? For me, it was a birthday party for a family member I love and want to honor. Knowing that my work was going toward that very important goal made the dreadful bit seem more survivable.
- Think about the absolute worst case scenario. Get as ridiculous as you can. In my case, once I thought about it, I knew it was unlikely that anyone would get shot and the house burnt down in a fit of anger as all the guests fled. This made my concerns seem far more boring.
- Confide your fears in someone who can lend support. I have a therapist who I do this with often as well as a group of friends. I definitely recommend the professional route if you know you have some serious longstanding impediments to completing projects. A therapist can both lend support AND keep you accountable as you develop better ways of getting things done. And unlike a friend, they’re paid to listen to you complain about something as often as you need to!
Do you have any additional tips for facing a part of a project that you really deeply dread? Feel welcome to contribute to the comments below. If you’d like more support in finishing projects, find me on https://thefinisher.org/ for one on one assistance!
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When you really, really don't want to do something
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