Month: October 2019

It’s the start of a new month, at the the start of a new season. The spirit of change is in the air, bringing with it inspiration and energy. At times like these, my first instinct is to start afresh a new project or two.

But not this month. This month, I’m going to put that instinct on hold and instead focus on finishing the things I’ve already started.

This month, it’s zombie busting time.

Zombies are half-done projects or actions. They are neither fully dead, nor fully alive, but nevertheless very real and ready to suck the energy and focus from your space and your life.

Zombies distract and hold you back.

Luckily, killing zombies isn’t that hard. It usually takes two forms:

• For those things you’re excited about: Finish them. Or at least make a plan on how you’re going to get them done. Recognize they’re worth the time and effort, and reignite your commitment to get it done.
• For those things that you’re not feeling: Move on. Admit it, deal with it, and move forward guilt and shame free. Holding on will only hold you back, so don’t beat yourself up for deciding to changing course.

For me, I’m planning to finish a scarf for my daughter, finally finish the book Big Potential, and attempt a scrap fabric wall hanging I’ve been considering for some time. I’m planning to let go of the dream of knitting a baby sweater, put the idea of investing in a rental unit on ice (for the moment anyway), and get rid of the fabrics I’m not planning to use.

So go for it. Bust those zombies.

And get ready to focus more on the things you love.

Action

• What are your zombies – ideas and actions neither dead nor alive, but vying for your attention?
• For those that motivate you – create a plan on how to get it done.
• For those in which you’ve lost your interest – admit it. Give yourself permission to move on. Do whatever you need to clear your space, schedule & head.