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Kids: Setting The Table
Adults sometimes take life skills for granted. We don't remember being taught some of the things we 'just know.' One of these things is how to properly set a table.
Setting the table is a simple skill that children can learn from a young age. Try these three easy steps to teach them how:
1. Ask your child to watch you set the table. Point out relevant things: the napkin goes to the left of the plate, under the fork. The knife goes to the right of the plate with the blade facing in. Keep in mind that different cultures have different traditions.
2. Have your child set the table while you supervise. Be supportive but correct mistakes as they arise so that they learn the proper way to do it.
3. Let your child set the table alone and then review their work.
If you have multiple children, they can rotate or work together. Positive reinforcement and encouragement will make it a good learning experience for them.
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Time: Decision Quicksand
We sometimes let ourselves get bogged down in making small decisions.
Barry Schwartz explains in his book, The Paradox of Choice" Why More is Less, that there are two types of decision makers:
Satisficers - Make decisions once their criteria is met.
Maximizers - Must exhaust all options before making decisions.
Satisficers tend to be happier. Maximizers spend a lot of time and energy on decisions, but are often nervous that they might have missed something. They are unwilling to settle for anything less than complete information.
If you are a maximizer, take a step back and make sure the decision you are agonizing over warrants your attention. By doing so, you will avoid falling into decision quicksand.
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Home & Office: The Quickest Way
From Seth Godin:
The quickest way to get things done and make change:
Not the easiest, but the quickest:
Don't demand authority.
Eagerly take responsibility.
Relentlessly give credit.
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