DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve been laying aside a giant challenge — the design for our new municipal corridor — for weeks, and now the deadline is quick approaching.
I’m in command of drafting the design, which must be revised earlier than the builders start the development course of. I’m feeling paralyzed by the stress and overwhelmed by the considered failure.
Because the deadline attracts nearer, I really feel an increasing number of caught, and it’s turning into tough to get began.
I do know that is one thing I have to do, however the worry of not doing it completely is holding me again. At occasions, it seems like I’m making no progress, and at different moments, the stress turns into an excessive amount of to bear.
I wish to push via this procrastination, however I’m uncertain how you can break the cycle.
— Overcoming Procrastination
DEAR OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION: Break your challenge down into small elements of the massive image. Determine what you are able to do every day to get you nearer to your purpose. Test off every accomplishment as you progress alongside. This offers you power and motivation to maintain transferring.
Make sure that your map has a end line that’s weeks earlier than your precise deadline in order that once you attain it, you continue to have time to tweak.
Ask for assist once you want it. Remind your self that you are able to do it.
You could have the capability to do that work; in any other case, you wouldn’t have gotten the challenge. Don’t neglect this truth as you get nearer to completion.
DEAR HARRIETTE: I lately developed a love for having vegetation round my house as a result of they add such a refreshing vibe, however I wrestle to maintain them alive.
Individuals comment that I don’t have a inexperienced thumb and that I ought to quit on this pastime, however I’m decided to show them fallacious.
I’ve carried out a whole lot of analysis on how you can look after vegetation, but they at all times appear to wilt or lose their leaves. I’ve tried adjusting the watering schedule and transferring them round, however nothing appears to work. I’m questioning if I’m overwatering or not offering sufficient mild, however I can’t appear to determine the best stability.
I’ve additionally been involved about the kind of soil and whether or not I’m utilizing the best pots for drainage.
I actually wish to create a lush, inexperienced area in my house, however I’m beginning to lose confidence in my plant-care skills. I actually don’t know whether or not I ought to proceed with this or simply give it up.
— Plant Frustration
DEAR PLANT FRUSTRATION: I’ve no private expertise that will help you; sadly, I’ve no inexperienced thumb.
My husband does, although. I watch him as he follows a set schedule for watering the assorted vegetation we now have. Sure, there’s analysis about solar publicity, water and vitamins. You must proceed to learn up on the vegetation you’ve, but in addition go to a nursery and ask a whole lot of questions.
Consultants are inclined to relish in sharing tips about plant survival. Decide to studying as a lot as you may. Get an knowledgeable that will help you choose sturdy vegetation that don’t want an excessive amount of consideration.
