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So reading through the 'Friday post' it's obvious that it is not just me that is lacking motivation! I started the holiday motivated to get everything done in the first two weeks then forget about it all. The reality is I have done bits and pieces and moved the rather large pile of folders and work from the table to the desk and back again. I am nearly there, just need to tweak a couple of things on the SEF and collate my trackers and update the development plan. I have been to school all day today and am happy with the changes that I have made to layout and contionous provision. Was expecting laminating pouches to be delivered today but because I was not home they took them away again!! Just need to laminate a few things and get them up then it's done. I would say I could then enjoy the rest of the Sumer, but the weather is miserable.

I think this is having a real impact on motivation levels. I did find my TDL today and it was quite nice to see what I had achieved but just need to knuckle down and finish the rest.

Don't know if anyone has seen the curiosity approach nurseries on Facebook that is quite motivational to look at.

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FBLink for page mentioned - https://www.facebook.com/curiousityapproach/

Their website is not yet working.. but my be worth bookmarking to check later.. http://www.thecuriosityapproach.com/

 

Nursery World article.. I am assuming it is the same thing they are discussing.. http://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/nursery-world/news/1079745/curiosity

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Yesterday's motivational project -

 

I emptied 10 (yes 10!) A4 box folders full of 'stuff' - all gone out in the recycling collections for today.

 

Old course work notes, etc. Old house paperwork all gone! :1b

Well done!

 

I need to do similar but this weather is too good to waste so have been busy in the garden all day :1b

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Well done!

 

I need to do similar but this weather is too good to waste so have been busy in the garden all day :1b

 

Emptied another 4 !!! :o Not really sure how I every managed to collect so many in the first place.

 

Anyway sunnyday all this box clearing is delaying me from my main task - which is

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Researching Tapestry :unsure: :o :lol: (although I have unearthed rather a lot of my late mothers tapestry wools -which could create a pleasant distraction from main project :lol: :lol: )

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in terms of motivation you could try the 'hour' technique......find yourself a task you can do in an hour (break a large task in to smaller pieces) start your timer....try to FINISH the task in an hour then stop and go and do something that you would like to do instead (gardening cooking reading etc!) ....it's similar to the first this then that approach used for children . makes tasks a bit more fun! ;)

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in terms of motivation you could try the 'hour' technique......find yourself a task you can do in an hour (break a large task in to smaller pieces) start your timer....try to FINISH the task in an hour then stop and go and do something that you would like to do instead (gardening cooking reading etc!) ....it's similar to the first this then that approach used for children . makes tasks a bit more fun! ;)

 

Ermmmm......... you seem to have you're 'working' head on with all these sensible suggestions :lol:

 

My Tapestry diversionary tactics reminded me I had Level 3 coursework randomly abandoned somewhere- I just went and found it- that another two box files and three folders cleared out... ::1a

I am soooo loving this paper purge I'm on - I told my husband I was starting on his stash tomorrow - he looked worried :lol: :lol:

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oh that's worrying...must shake it off, shake it off (goes off humming to self! :rolleyes: ::1a

 

Have just watched no more boys and girls...bit too work based maybe?

 

Very good though :1b

 

I recorded it to watch later I was hoping it would be good. I enjoyed the secret life of 4 year olds- but felt that had had picked the best verbalists from local drama clubs!

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I have recorded it - might watch later when I take a scheduled coffee break! :1b

 

Mr S has abandoned me to play with that blessed chainsaw.......really no need to be cutting anything down in my humble - wood-store is completely full which means two winters worth of logs - oh well it's keeping him happy......

 

Have been to the accountants this morning - just fiddling about with a bit of home admin now......

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That was also my mission yesterday zigzag, weather lousy, no other plans so tie up loose ends, and do the jobs I've been putting off like SEF and Improvement plan, opened emails first thing and a new parent has pulled a child out 'for now' due to problems with transport/work patterns ....well my mojo upped and left as I went back to changing registers, key person groups, Birthday board etc, etc, etc....not to mention the time to set them up on Tapestry, prepare their baseline assessment... :'( I feel the introduction of a registration fee coming on whether it's frowned upon or not gggrrrrr

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That is so frustrating Mousie - I have had similar happen or new children coming in so often towards the latter stages of the holiday that I hold out on some jobs like this for as long as I can.

 

The grandchildren have just left - had them for 24 hours - and peace has descended once more. ::1a As much as I adore them, the hour or so after they have gone is secretly bliss ::1a ::1a ::1a ::1a the tidying up done, the kettle on and a few minute on here.

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