Here’s how to overcome it so it’s possible for you to finally have a finished space.
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Weve all been therebig plans, huge, for an amazing DIY project.
“Who needs a professional?!
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“may be the rallying cry, but the project may be… ambitious.
Who thought this was a good idea, anyway?
Well, you did, at first.
You may be suffering from mid-project regret syndrome, or MPRS for short.
MPRS is a thingand its happening to a lot of us.
The good news: Youre not alone.
For help, we asked a couple of experts to finally help you beat mid-project regret syndrome.
What Causes Mid-Project Regret Syndrome?
So, whats actually happening when we run out of steam?
But sometimes, she says, we become frustrated by unrealistic expectations.
Takepainting a room, for example.
You know, that’s just completely unrealistic.
It took Robson three weeks to paint a small entryway.
And what do we do when we feel bad?
Probably not keep on keeping on.
Knowing youre replacing a light fixture, say, isnt the whole story.
What tools do you need?
What has to be done before you get to the fun part of shopping for a fixture?
Jones secret weapon may seem silly, she says, but before every project, Icreate a vision board.
Check In With Yourself
Jones next step is a mindset check, she says.
Be honest with yourself.
Maybe it isa long weekend, or a month where work and activities are lighter than normal.
Then mark the project on the calendar and prepare to be ready.
This would include buying any supplies if needed, so you are fully committed.
Thats a psychological term called habituation, she explains.
I’m laughing, because in my upstairs bedroom, I wanted to put in shoe molding.
I bought that shoe molding in 1999and its still in my basement.
Its really important to be kind to yourself, she adds.
Use little prizes to bribe yourself, she says, awarding them at specific steps along the way.
You may get done, she says, but it may be slapdash.
Listen to Your Needs
At the end of the day, give yourself what you need.
This could potentially be avoided before you get to that place.
You know your body and mind better than anyonelisten to it.
