How to Complete a Project: Recent Episodes
Lindsay McAlister
We talked about the good and bad feelings that come from a well managed or mismanaged project. Now, let’s talk about how you should feel after completion. A little relief, some pride, and like you could do it again but you don’t need to - these are normal feelings at the end of a project.
Figuring out what to keep and what to toss from a project needs to come at the end of every project.
You’ve finished the final details, now it’s time to wrap, hang, or present your newly completed project!
You set up the ultimate outcome in the planning phase and now we’re here! Congratulations!
Planners know how this works - plan the work, work the plan. If you notice a lot of time slipping or recurring procrastination, the Bee Timer Method can help.
Types of common problems that can derail your project include missing pieces, an oopsie, or it turns out you don’t like how it’s turning out. In this episode we explore problem solving methods.
Not all projects need a budget, but it’s good to take a few moments and visualize the project in entirety to identify anything you may be missing.
Project managers looooooove this step. Creating a timeline is the meat and potatoes of planning.
I want to do all the things, and I want to do all the things now. The problem with that is, aside from being impossible, you can’t show up for yourself or these projects in the way you really want to if you are stretched too thin. Prioritizing allows you to pick the most important/urgent focus and complete it first, not just the most fun in the moment.
Today we’re talking about the emotional roller coaster of a really great project. What feelings come up in different stages, and what you can do to get unstuck and move on with your life.
Today we are talking about all the good feeling that come with a well-managed project, especially when there were significant hurdles. If you’re struggling, remember just show up, use a timer, and reach out for help when you need it.
Icky feelings, like overwhelm, can come from having a mismanaged project, or a project that is taking over your life. In this episode, we talk about some tell-tale signs that come with an incomplete project.