Start Small- Work Your Way Up
This little bit of advice in the my post heading has saved my sanity more than once.
One place I apply that advice is at the beginning of our school year. We begin the school year one subject at a time. For us, that means starting the school year a few weeks "early", by regular school schedules, with just one subject. When I feel that we have that subject down to a routine, we add on one more subject- and so on and so on. Usually by the middle of September, we are up to speed.
I often revert to this method when things feel like they are getting out of control (when it seems like we are working hard, but not getting much done). This allows me to evaluate what is going on in our school and identify where the problem areas are. In this situation, I might not go all the way back to just one subject but two or three.
Another place I use this advice is with our schedule/routine. Often, when it seems things are not running smoothly, I try to choose just one thing to focus on. It might be to work on our breakfast routine or certain chores. That is my priority for a week or two, and then we move on to the next problem area.
This method keeps me focused. If I try and fix everything at once, I get discouraged and want to give up. If I focus on that one thing, I am able to have success and I am encouraged to add on the next thing when the time is right.
This isn't rocket science, but it has helped me. :)
One place I apply that advice is at the beginning of our school year. We begin the school year one subject at a time. For us, that means starting the school year a few weeks "early", by regular school schedules, with just one subject. When I feel that we have that subject down to a routine, we add on one more subject- and so on and so on. Usually by the middle of September, we are up to speed.
I often revert to this method when things feel like they are getting out of control (when it seems like we are working hard, but not getting much done). This allows me to evaluate what is going on in our school and identify where the problem areas are. In this situation, I might not go all the way back to just one subject but two or three.
Another place I use this advice is with our schedule/routine. Often, when it seems things are not running smoothly, I try to choose just one thing to focus on. It might be to work on our breakfast routine or certain chores. That is my priority for a week or two, and then we move on to the next problem area.
This method keeps me focused. If I try and fix everything at once, I get discouraged and want to give up. If I focus on that one thing, I am able to have success and I am encouraged to add on the next thing when the time is right.
This isn't rocket science, but it has helped me. :)
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Great idea! It does make many things more manageable to break them down into small bit size pieces :)
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