I was gathering fabric together today to send to sweet Rebecca who is collecting it and making clothing for the people of Haiti. {They are in need of more fabric, so if you'd like to contribute, go here}
While going through my fabric stash, I realized another less than helpful way of thinking that I have a habit of employing: all or nothing thinking. For example, as I sorted, I was looking at each piece and thinking, "will I use this? will I miss this?" etc. and with some fabrics I had a hard time deciding. That's when I realized, it doesn't have to be all or nothing. I can keep a small piece for myself in case I might use, and donate the rest. Once I let go of the all or nothing concept, I was able to move a lot faster, no longer weighted down by making what felt like such a big commitment. The contribution pile grew larger as well.
I recognize that I use this type of thinking in other parts of my life as well; housekeeping, assignments, packaging orders etc. I'm going to work on thinking bit by bit vs. all or nothing. I'm betting I'll feel a lot less "stuck" when doing so. Of course, the bits can eventually turn into cleaning the whole house, completing an entire assignment, or shipping all the orders, but I'm betting it won't feel as overwhelming to begin the process. A simple shift in perspective. I'm sure it will help.
