Often, the cause of a building funk is that we either, 1, arrive at a point in construction where we are not sure of the best way to proceed, or, 2, don't particularly like the design, or the task needing to be done. It isn't often the excuse we give, "I'm just too busy."
I have a plane on the building board, going on two years now. I have lost interest because I'm not really a fan of the design, and I fear it'll finish up too heavy and be a dog. For the second reason, I should just get in there and lighten up the framework. It could be done easily, but, because I'm not really a fan of the design, I don't spend the time on it, so there it sits. I've built three planes, while this design has been sitting there.
If the problem was that I wasn't real sure of the best way to proceed, I could seek suggestions from friends, both in person, and online at the several forums. Still, After laying off, I might need a slap in the rear to get back on the project.
So, after that buildup, what can we do, additionally, to get re-energised?
See, we often convince ourselves that we're just too busy, rather than recognise the real reasons, All of us can find 15 minutes each day to do something other than our work. Right?
So, here's the drill. Make a pact with yourself to spend at least 15 minutes a day with your project. It might be hard, or boring, or frustrating at first, but, eventually you'll work your way through the cause of the funk. Eventually, you'll see that progress is being made. You'll see that you're past the problem area, and are spending a lot more time, and enjoying it again. You might even be suprized that instead of 15 minutes, it's becoming an hour and a half spent in the shop.
Discipline is the key. You've got 15 minutes to build each day. just do it.
Best wishes,
John Miller