Professionals offer advice on the best ways to maintain your momentum once mid-project regret syndrome sets in.
Plus, youre certain youll feel a sense of pride upon completing the work yourself.
But soon enough, regret sets in.
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Read on to learn five ways to maintain motivation while completing a DIY project.
Plan Ahead
The more preparation you do before a majorDIY project, the more motivated you will be.
Think about what you are good atyou might be great atpatching drywallbut lack the patience and precisionrequired for painting.
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Most large projects will require multiple steps and stages before you ever reach completion, Ruggie says.
With projects like this, its best to have at least an understanding of what all the steps are.
It also included decorative gabion towers (cages filled withdecorative rocks).
There are going to be times when progress feels unbearably slow.
Its important to plan for setbacks and delays in any project.
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Show off your progress and enjoy a sense of accomplishment each step of the way,Ristausays.
Breaking the project up into smaller tasks in advance can also help you check items off your to-do list.
Lastly, remember to keep your eye on the prize.
One way he got through was to set even smaller, more realistic goals for himself.
Personally, I like to set up permission scenarios for myself, he says.
Then when it was completed, I celebrated.
Ruggie says he prefers to tell friends and family about the project so they can keep him accountable.
If youve tried to regain your motivation but are stillfeeling overwhelmed, it might be time tohire a professional.
