What time is it? Well, it's time for me to go back to the basics. And the basics, for me, is writing. The concept of knowing and applying the basics is one of those lessons that's come to life through my son's, Little Man's, educational journey. In my son's magnet elementary school, two of the … Continue reading Lessons Learned #5: Learn and Apply the Basics in Order to Grow
Wow! I came across the following blog post the other day and realized how blessed I am to have these chronicles to go back to and see where I was in my life journey at the time. This post originally appeared here at Degrees of Maternity about seven months ago on May 25, 2020. As … Continue reading Reblog – New Product Journey: The Real Reason for Choosing Ebooks
Folks, I have to do this before moving on with another topic of discussion. Okay, I have a bit of trickle over from last Friday's post, Back to Natural Basics (in Content Creation): Focus on the Right Stuff. And, I thought I'd share it with you briefly today. So, I'm interrupting today's regular "Lessons Learned" … Continue reading Back to Natural Basics (in Content Creation): Focus on the Right Stuff (cont.)
If I were to define "the right stuff", I'd have to explain it as the "stuff" you're good at, you enjoy doing, and that's most important. So, when I think about going back to natural basics in content and product creation, I'm forced to pay attention to those activities that will hit all three criteria … Continue reading Back to Natural Basics (in Content Creation): Focus on the Right Stuff
Lesson #4: Creating rewards systems for reading and writing is a value-added proposition. Let's face it. We, adults, need incentives from time to time; and we especially need some external motivation when it comes to completing challenging or unpleasant tasks. So, wouldn't the same premise apply to the younger versions of ourselves -- our children? … Continue reading Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student – #4
Happy Friday, All! I've missed my sharing sessions with you so very much, but I'm back. And, I'm back with a whole full circle outlook on my next steps for Degrees of Maternity. After taking some much-needed time off to spend with my family, I have such a clearer understanding and determination in how I'm … Continue reading Back to Natural Basics: Returning to My First Creative Love – Writing
Happy Tuesday, All! I just wanted to check in with you and let you know that I'll be taking a little hiatus from the blogging scene. I'll be back very soon though, but I wanted to make sure you didn't think I was missing in action. I'm just taking a break to handle some family … Continue reading Will Be Back Soon
Folks, let's get right into it. I'm truly excited to share this post with you today, because it came to me from what my eyes could see, what my ears could hear, and what my mind could comprehend. I didn't intend to come from this direction; but sometimes, something so relevant and time-sensitive forcefully presents … Continue reading Choose Your Habits Wisely
I mentioned in last Friday's post, Goal Set With Me: Discipline and a Schedule, that I would identify myself as one of those individuals who needs some well-set structure when it comes to goal setting. I'd characterize that structure as a firm foundation with a framework that could be adjusted to meet my needs as the … Continue reading Goal Set With Me: A Structured Approach to Goal Setting
Lesson #3: Distractions will come from within and without. Mark my words on what I just stated, because it's oh-so true. And instead of giving some long explanation to provide visual context of what my son (Little Man) deals with as a student from home, I'm going to give you the abridged version - list-style. … Continue reading Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student – #3
