WAHOO! So glad it has helped!! I know when I got involved in a few of the swaps on this board I too got overwhelmed and thought "I'm gonna have to drop out of these things even though they are fun. I just don't know how to get started." So for me, I clean up my work away free of other clutter except what I am presently working on. This way my eye doesn't wander and see...oooh a shiny!! It happens all the time and then that shiny is next to another ooooh bright color, then oh was that a cardinal outside and well you get the drift.
Breaking it down and making it manageable is how I tackle life issues as well. I deal with what I can and as I am dealing with that the other doesn't seem so big and daunting.
This has really been working for me. I even tell my husband I HAVE to go into my room and get a MugRug done. It has to be in the mail on xyz date. This way if he knows my timetable he can help to hold me accountable. Like tonight after work, he has already told me when I get home to hop upstairs and work on the 1 table runner I need to mail this week. He is really great! It makes me feel like I have a partner in crime so to speak.
I'm glad my suggestion has helped. It is the least I can do after so many of you have been so encouraging and helpful with your experience and knowledge.
Dorothy