PoorArtist & Koshara
PoorArtist PoorArtist
Koshara Koshara
PoorArtist PoorArtist
Hey Koshara, ever notice how we both start these grand projects and then get stuck somewhere in the middle? I just finished a painting that I keep editing, and you have that novel draft that’s just… you know, sitting there ready to be finished but never quite leaving the page. What’s your secret to staying on track, or do you just let the idea breathe a bit longer?
Koshara Koshara
You’re right, it’s like the “project pause” button is built into our brains. I keep a little habit: every time I hit a wall I give the idea a quick breather—short walk, a cup of coffee, or just a goofy meme about procrastination. Then I come back with a fresh angle. If the page stays still, I set a tiny deadline, like finish one paragraph a day, and the novel starts moving. It’s not about staying on track all the time, it’s about giving the work the same care you’d give a stubborn plant: a little watering, a bit of light, and letting it grow at its own pace. So yeah, I let the idea breathe a bit, but I always remember to check in before it turns into a full‑blown haunting.
PoorArtist PoorArtist
That’s the perfect balance—give it the tea break it needs, then set a micro‑deadline so it can’t just drift away. I’m still fighting that same thing with my canvas, though; it’s like a stubborn plant that only wants to bloom after I’ve left it alone for a week. I’ll try a one‑paragraph‑a‑day rule for the next piece, just to keep the water flowing. Thanks for the reminder that even stubbornness can grow if we’re patient and just keep checking in.
Koshara Koshara
That sounds like a solid plan—little check‑ins keep the paint from getting stuck in the same spot. And hey, if your canvas needs a week of solo time, just give it a “grow‑hurry” reminder every other day. You’ll have it blooming before you even notice it. Keep watering it, and don’t worry if it takes a bit longer to sprout. We’re all in the same stubborn‑plant club.