Creating Bricks of Success – The Path From Intention to Completion
ByHow would you like to show your child or teen a short simple path from where they are now to where they want to be? You can shine a light on the path to success.
When you set up situations where you child can see a definitely doable but reasonably challenging task you are starting to create a brick of success. The next step is to be sure they have a workably clear path to navigate to completion of the task.
Now you have helped your child slice off a step of a larger task or select a bite sized task on their list. That’s what we mean by “doable”. You have helped slice or select a task that has some challenge but is not overwhelming. That’s “reasonably challenging.”
The last step of “being sure they have a workably clear path” is a bit more complicated for many children. On this step you must include considerations particular to your child such as distractability level and both physical and mental stamina.
Once you have done all this (and it will become 2nd nature to you after a while) you are helping your child engage in the confidence building activity of “Creating Bricks of Success.”
I welcome your comments and questions and would be delighted to see your comments below. Best success to you and your child!
