How do you get your butt into gear and do what you have to do when you're bored and burned out?

Every year, my family gets crocheted gifts from me for Christmas. I usually save myself the “ooh I want one of THOSE!” by making the same thing for everyone. That means that whatever I make, I’m making about 8 of them.

I always wait until too late, and then after I’ve done maybe 2–3 of the gifts, I’m officially sick of looking at them and I have to fight myself to finish the rest.

Aside from starting these projects early (I’ve said I was going to do that every year and haven’t yet), what are some good motivators?

Side question: Anyone want to come to NJ and crochet with me? lol