Comments on: You Don’t Have to Finish Today {Mantra 14}

By: Lory @ Entering the Enchanted Castle

Lory @ Entering the Enchanted Castle — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:07:42 +0000

There are some things I find really hard to stop – once I start a writing project it will bug me till it’s done. However, in other cases I’m very good at procrastinating! I think it’s with relationships that I most often have to remind myself that change takes time, sleep on it and things will look different in the morning. Sometimes it’s hard to shut the book on a conversation or a conflict that I really want to resolve, but it has to be done.

By: Theresa Boedeker

Theresa Boedeker — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:19:11 +0000

Lisa, this has been something my husband taught me. I would go and go until something was done. I mean, who needs sleep some nights. : ) But this is a healthier attitude. And then so many things are never really done. Or only done for a short while. I am looking at you, chores and cooking.

By: Laura Thomas

Laura Thomas — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:35:18 +0000

A good reminder, Lisa—thank you! I really don’t like having projects and work left unfinished, but you are right, it doesn’t always have to be completed TODAY! And perhaps sometimes my to-do lists are a teeny bit ambitious… ?

By: Joanne Viola

Joanne Viola — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:26:52 +0000

It is so important to remember it is OK to finish a task over the course of time. Interruptions happen and most times, those were the very tasks that needed to get done 🙂 Rather than get frustrated now, I try to see the bigger picture so I don’t miss what is most important.

By: Michele Morin

Michele Morin — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:55:53 +0000

I took the test a while back, and think I am also an upholder, but need to do some work to understand what that means.

By: Barb Hegreberg

Barb Hegreberg — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:33:16 +0000

I so needed this today. I don’t like to start projects if I don’t think I can finish them in a timely manner. I will endeavor to give myself grave from now on.

By: Calvonia

Calvonia — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:39:02 +0000

I love this mantra. Sometimes you need to give yourself grace. Pause is necessary for mental health and I’ve found when I return, I do a much better job.

By: Kym

Kym — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 04:08:49 +0000

This is something that helps with priorities too. The dishes will still be there tomorrow. The loved ones that want you to spend time with them are more important. 🙂 I’m glad I don’t have to finish everything today and tomorrow is another day to work at it! (Full disclosure – I’m a procrastinator!)

By: Carrie

Carrie — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 02:09:16 +0000

I need to remind myself of this. I’m so tired today and still have things I want to finish, but instead I will probably head to bed early!

By: Lisa Blair

Lisa Blair — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 01:29:24 +0000

I like to finish projects, but when they’re large, it is not possible to finish in one day. I have learned to break things up into smaller projects and “finish” the piece or task for the day or week, and this helps me feel good for “finishing” one piece and be okay about not “finishing” the overall project.