Originally Posted by Carol E
What tips can you give to how you psych yourself up to get to the sewing machine or needle? I seem to have so many distractions including this computer) that my free time days just whizz by without getting projects worked upon.
So far in my quilting career I haven't had any trouble with that. It's getting my bed made and loading and unloading the dishwasher that I can't get going on. I call it constructive procrastination. If I am sewing, I can justify putting off the laundry for a day or so. Of course I don't have family at home to do for now. Just me, so I can get by with some "bad" habits. I am cursed with OCD and can't stand a "mess" for long so I can't let things pile up too high before I wade in all the while thinking of new things to do to the project. Some how, some way, it all gets done. I do take frequent breaks and let my mind rest. Totally let it go. Think about something else. Read a book. Then go back to the machine. I usually have a deadline to meet...someone's baby is coming or already here, things like that. I work better under pressure even if the pressure is self-inflicted. My daughters are quite good at "goading" me by volunteering me for this or that project, also. Maybe you have someone who can give you a "push."