Don't worry, you're not alone! This post is more of a pep talk and reassurance that I’m just as guilty of falling into the 6 stages of the DIY project cycle.
Step 1: Idea Generation
Maybe you have a long To – Do/Fix It list that is your starting point for all DIY projects. Or perhaps you get a bad case of the “Oh Shiny”, when you see someone else’s completed project and think, well I can do that. Whatever the case may be, all projects start with an idea generated by a need or a want.
Step 2: Research & Over Think
You’ve pinpointed what you want to change/improve, and you’ve got an idea of what the final product should be, but how do you make it a reality? Research! The kind depends greatly on the project, Pinterest, You Tube, how to books, whatever works best for you.
Step 3: Develop a Plan & Hype Yourself Up!
Now that you know every possible issue that could present itself as an obstacle, it’s time to develop a plan. Plans can take many forms; a map, a budget, a list of tasks, or whatever you need to make sure you don’t miss any steps. Life is busy and if you’re anything like me you likely have multiple projects going on at the same time, so make the plan as detailed as possible. This way if you get distracted by life, you’ll be able to easily pick up where you left off.
Look at you go! Breezing through these steps, you’ve got the end goal all mapped out. Materials have been purchased, space has been cleared and you’re ready to hit the ground running.
Step 4: Procrastinate
This sounds silly but for me is inevitable. I will spend so much time planning and hyping myself up that I’ve built and rebuilt the project repeatedly in my head. When it comes time to tackle the actual project, I lose interest.
Step 5: Roll Up Your Sleeves
You’ve got your eye on the prize, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get to work.
Step 6: Wonder & Repeat
Just like that you’re done! Now it’s time to stand back and take in all that you accomplished. At this point you’ll wonder what took you so long in the first place and start dreaming up the next project with your newfound confidence.
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