Why do I do this?

This is in the kitchen -- doorway into dining/living on right, and on the left is the doorway to the basement (which currently has no door).
This is the kitchen on the right and the hallway on the left.
This is the doorway from the hallway to the living/dining room.

I have wanted all of these doorways stripped and stained for a long time. Why do I all of a sudden decide things have to be done NOW?

Anyone have a good cheap therapist they can recommend? I think I need one....