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Old May 05, 2015, 09:32 PM
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I really like crafting and making things, but starting new projects is always very hard for me. Just the supply list alone is time consuming: making the list, getting the right stuff, "should I get this one or this one". Then I have to make sure the environment surrounding me is "perfect" when I actually start on it or I can't concentrate at all.

Then with the actual project, there's a lot of delays and decision making and fears of going forward because what if it doesn't turn out up to my standard. I sometimes go through a lot of complete start-overs because of minimal screw-ups.

If I can get past the setup and prep and first steps, I usually can relax a little bit and enjoy the actual process - the enjoyment part is the whole purpose of doing the project in the first place. But sometimes the mind still gets in the way with the details.

Finishing is very hard too. I'll even sometimes pick up finished projects from years ago and tweak. When I tweak those wrong, it's very upsetting - I feel guilty for ruining it.

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