Modifying Project 365
So I have come to a somewhat painful decision in realizing that Project 365 is not for me. I hate admitting when I can’t do something … but I’m just not finding the motivation to take a meaningful picture every day. BUT, I don’t want to entirely give up on the idea. So I’ve decided to adapt it to fit my current needs and abilities. (I think we forget sometimes that modifying is an important part of goal setting. Sometimes we set a goal and soon realize it was “too lofty” and not really what we can do, or maybe even want to do. But instead of giving up on the goal entirely, we just need to adjust it so that it better fits our abilities and deep desires.)
This is what I’m doing instead: taking 1 picture each week that helps me document my focus on my word for the year, SUNSHINE. I want to take pictures of the things that bring me sunshine, that help me feel positive and happy. And I also want to take pictures of the obstacles that spring up in my path to Sunshine — the things or moments that pull me away from the sunshine. I hope that at the end of the year I’ll be able to look back and see an upward/forward progression in my life … and that I’ll have a visual reminder of what’s important to me and things I struggle with, but mostly importantly, proof that I can do it, that I can change, that I can BE the change. Perhaps this project will also help me to stay focused on SUNSHINE … you know, a weekly reminder to be looking for the sunshine so I can take a picture of it, or to recognize an obstacle that’s hindering my sunshine.
If you’re still going strong with Project 365, kudos to you! I’m so proud of you (and somewhat envious, lol — but maybe Project 365 will find a place in my life another year). If you’ve fallen off the P365 wagon, maybe try adjusting the project to meet your lifestyle, your abilities, your needs and wants. Perhaps it’d be better to take 1 picture a week instead of every day — or maybe even just one picture a month. Maybe focus your project on your word for the year, or build around a goal you’ve set for yourself. Just don’t give up entirely, k? Find a way to document this year and YOU in a way that feels good to you.
Great reminder Suzy! Sometimes your sunshine may be only every other day and that’s ok! Although my ultimate goal is P365, my focus is to capture as many of those moments as possible- sometimes there are 3 in a day and none for a few more days
at the start of the year, i wanted to do a P365. but as the days passed with me bringing our camera along but never found anything to capture, i gave up on the idea. yeah, sad.
that’s a great way to adjust it! i’ve been able to keep up with p365 (minus 1 day) and i agree about adapting or adjusting the original goal. if i can’t think of a picture for the day, i’ll at least take 1 of my daughter. that way, i can look back through the year & really see how much she’s changed.
Love your goal, Sharon — capture as many of those moments as possible.
I hear ya, Joy. That happened to me last year. So I was determined not to give up this year, lol … hence, the adaptation.
Great idea, Britanee! I think nearly every pic I took this year for P365 has my son in it.
Taking a picture a day won’t work for me either because I feel I have to scrapbook everything and I wouldn’t have time to get it all done. Then scrapbooking wouldn’t be fun anymore.