I relate to this! Not the part about being a published author, but about the stumbling block being just getting started on a project, stuck in the idea that it has to be some kind of masterpiece, instead of just finished. It is amazing that I ever get anything done, but I do, usually only against an unforgiving deadline.
Lani, this was wonderful to read!!! I read turd and lol’d. I loved the reframing of what would you tell a student who was coming to you with the same concern and turning it inward. Your students are lucky to have you.
When I’m being particularly hard on myself I say, “Jenovia, what would you tell your best friend right now?”
I relate to this! Not the part about being a published author, but about the stumbling block being just getting started on a project, stuck in the idea that it has to be some kind of masterpiece, instead of just finished. It is amazing that I ever get anything done, but I do, usually only against an unforgiving deadline.
Lani, this was wonderful to read!!! I read turd and lol’d. I loved the reframing of what would you tell a student who was coming to you with the same concern and turning it inward. Your students are lucky to have you.
When I’m being particularly hard on myself I say, “Jenovia, what would you tell your best friend right now?”
It works like a charm every single time.