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klee73010

klee73010

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First off, I know this is totally silly for me to feel this way. Feel free to Gibbs-slap me at any time. ;)

I want to do it all. I mean everything. and I cannot seem to grasp need vs want. Because I want to do it, so that means I need to do it. But i cannot do it all. And I cannot pick my priorities. Lol

So, I'm talking about layouts/projects. TLP has 7, plus I "signed up" for the 31 days AJ thing (I'm already behind on), doing WITL, this month's atc, and pocket letter, my designer I CT for is having her grand opening at another store, so I've been busy promoting her all over, trying to help boost another forum's participation, and..... i just applied for another CT. What am I thinking?!?!

Okay. Now rational thought: none of this is required, it's all supposed to be fun, no stress, etc. So why do I do this to myself?! Lol

I also don't think I'm the only one!!

Okay, rant over. :)
 
You are not alone. Breathe. Prioritize. Make a list? take time for you or just looking at the gallery or your kits, without it being a time to scrap. This is a trick I've just learned. Because something will pop out at me or suddenly a project will come together or have an idea for it to come together. Those are my tricks. Now if I could get coordinated with my husband to use his computer and printer to finish up pocket letters!
 
Totally understand that! I used to be much worse at this very thing, especially when I first started doing digi. Now I know my limits a little better and don't get myself in too many things anymore. I found that I enjoy it much more when I have time to relax and take my time while scrapping rather than rushing through to hurry up and get to the next thing on my list. But... I also totally know the feeling of not wanting to miss out on anything too! :)
 
So glad to know I'm not alone. Thanks Karen and Carrie for the advice. :)
 
I can relate... but I've gotten WAY better. Just like Karen. In the last year, I've let go of multiple teams, and scrapping "responsibilities" that aren't really true scrapping responsibilities - Challenges, I do what I can. Extras... I realize are extras, and will try - like the WITL, or MPM Challenges, Blog Challenges, etc - but also I don't stress over them. They should be making me happy, not stressed. I'm not a fast scrapper, so this was a big hurdle, not being involved in EVERYTHING! :giggle


I lost a lot of completed album pages when my computer died this summer. I was so sad. I realized that I wouldn't be able to re-create the pages, with missing photos or missing products... but I made the biggest effort to not stress and keep moving on. Now, I'm building up my stash again, or trying, and creating new layouts.


In the beginning, I would take on lots and lots of teams. I realized that my mojo suffered when I was like that. I have a few designers I work for CT/Admin and love working with... and working Admin actually suits me better, lol! Plus, I'm usually really good at blogging, tutorials or the like. Doing this, allows me the freedom to scrap relaxed as Karen said too! That makes a heap of difference for my pages.
 
I think part of my issue us that if I have lists/deadlines, challenges, eyc, it keeps me motivated to keep going. In reality, completing projects is going to give me the same satisfaction. Trying to enjoy the process in the meantime, instead of rushing it.... gotta work on that part!
 
Been there.. don't over do it!! Take your time.. BREATHE, RELAX, HAVE FUN…..
 
I do that too! I think the stress helps it get done sometimes, but holds me back other times! You just gotta live and learn and know yourself.

<3 hugs!
 
I think we all do it to the extent, now that I have hardly anything on my plate, I am just doing the AJ 31, finished the 7 monthly challenges, can't remember but probably on the third... I remember those hectic days/weeks as fun times :) Rest in-between is all I can say, and don't forget to breathe.
 
I can relate to some extend. Sometimes I scrap page after page just because I am suppose to or I have to or want to and then the last couple of years in late winter/early spring I lose my motivation and have a scrapping dry spell for a couple of months. As if it's all or nothing with me. And I should probably (and I want to) stop CTing for the designer I have been with for a long time because my style is so different now but I just can't do it.. Ugh.
 
I have so been there! I always went through a want to do it all phase. At one point I was on 15 CTs. I only got through it all by using a day planner just for scrapbooking. For reals - I had a family planner and a scrapbooking planner. I resigned some teams or they retired until now I am just on one store CT and Danyale's. Just make sure you are still having fun!!
 
berniek said:
I can relate to some extend. Sometimes I scrap page after page just because I am suppose to or I have to or want to and then the last couple of years in late winter/early spring I lose my motivation and have a scrapping dry spell for a couple of months. As if it's all or nothing with me. And I should probably (and I want to) stop CTing for the designer I have been with for a long time because my style is so different now but I just can't do it.. Ugh.
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Yessss. All or nothing. Go big or go home. Must.take.time. *sigh*

About the CT. Yes to that too. Definitely stop CTing for a designer you don't mesh with any more. Otherwise, it becomes just a job. Another thing you have to do.
 
Chel said:
I have so been there! I always went through a want to do it all phase. At one point I was on 15 CTs. I only got through it all by using a day planner just for scrapbooking. For reals - I had a family planner and a scrapbooking planner. I resigned some teams or they retired until now I am just on one store CT and Danyale's. Just make sure you are still having fun!!
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15?! Oh my!
 
15... yikes! I would literally die if I tried that many. I was doing two stores once and that was too much. I am now on just 4 teams and that is perfect for me, plus they are all at the same store which really helps.

I love challenges, too, and I do as many as I can but in the back of my mind I know I don't have to do them.

When I look at the thousands of photos I have in Lightroom, I realize that each layout I do is putting those photos into a format that will be meaningful to my family when I die. That alone keeps me motivated. I inherited my family's box of loose photos, some photos are more than 100 years old and there are no dates, no names and no stories. I don't want to leave my photos in that state for my girls.

I say do what will meet your goals and still make you happy.
 
dvhoward said:
15... yikes! I would literally die if I tried that many. I was doing two stores once and that was too much. I am now on just 4 teams and that is perfect for me, plus they are all at the same store which really helps.

I love challenges, too, and I do as many as I can but in the back of my mind I know I don't have to do them.

When I look at the thousands of photos I have in Lightroom, I realize that each layout I do is putting those photos into a format that will be meaningful to my family when I die. That alone keeps me motivated. I inherited my family's box of loose photos, some photos are more than 100 years old and there are no dates, no names and no stories. I don't want to leave my photos in that state for my girls.

I say do what will meet your goals and still make you happy.
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Great advice, thank you!
 
Yes... do what makes you happy! That I should remember for life, too! :)
 
Yes, all the above - this month went from the normal crazy to the "Are you kidding me" kinda of tree-fiddy crazy! I completely over extended myself, but I want to do all of the things!!!

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If anyone can come over here and organize me to get them all done - there may be cookies and cupcakes for you :pigout
 
I'm finding "doing what I can" seems to be working, but as we get closer to the end of the month and I'm stressed about what I didn't accomplish, I'll let you know how it's going. Lol
 
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