Tag: structure

Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student – #6

Lesson #6: Coordinating schedules is a beast at the beginning. Hmmmm . . . should I admit this or not? I'm gonna do it. Okay, here it goes. Structure for this first part of the school year stinks! I'm in the weeds of it as I type this and I'm wondering when I'm really going … Continue reading Lessons Learned as a Parent of a Virtually-Schooled Student – #6 →

Goal Set With Me: A Structured Approach to Goal Setting

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 →

Productivity Tuesday: Your Productivity Framework

In the prior post, I talked about the guidelines I'll follow in governing the activities I carry out in 2020. And, I feel inclined to further discuss how guidelines, or frameworks, can help direct us in making the most of each day. So, today's "Productivity Tuesday" will focus on a structure that will guide you … Continue reading Productivity Tuesday: Your Productivity Framework →

Structure: Step #2 – Follow-up with Expectations

My online lexical companion, Dictionary.com, lists one of the definitions of "expectation" as  "something expected; a thing looked forward to".  Sounds like a pretty straight forward definition, right?  Well, so you would think, but let me quickly turn your attention to just how convoluted the practical application of this meaning can be.  Here we go.  Think about the numerous times … Continue reading Structure: Step #2 – Follow-up with Expectations →

Structure: Step #1 – Start with a Schedule

What I'm about to discuss with you is not something that you're unaware of and it's certainly not one of those subjects, like college Calculus III, that you've more than likely never experienced or had a desire to understand.  I mean I can appreciate a challenging mathematics class like the next mom; but when it … Continue reading Structure: Step #1 – Start with a Schedule →