As we approach the end of another school year, attention shifts to things ending and future plans. This is elevated in the conscience of our house since we have a graduating senior. Oh future plans, how illusive you are.
“How can I possibly complete my college registration if I don’t know exactly what I am going to be doing for a career 15 years from now?”
“My mind is so busy trying to figure out complex world problems, I don’t have time to worry about scheduling my placement tests for college.”
I love to marvel the virtuous thinker.
One of the keys to solving the future plans dilemma is to leverage the talents of more seasoned [old] advisors [parents]. Yep, I know what you are thinking. Taking guidance from parents is not natural for an independence-seeking senior. Our senior is not necessarily seeking full independence; remember “Life is a Lot of Stuff”.
When struggling with future plans, the wisdom of parents can yield:
- List making for tasks (especially when you loath lists) [quick quote-”Is that all you do all day, sit around and make lists for everyone else?”]
- Methodical problem solving techniques (pros/cons, facts/assumptions, possible solutions, etc.)
- Lessons learned from previous mistakes (and there are several!)
- Feedback on skills and talents
- Encouragement
- Course correction (more than you would like, maybe)
- THE SIGNIFICANCE OF HAVING A LOVING SUPPORT TEAM!
There comes a time in everyone’s life when you realize that success is only achievable with a dedicated support team. It is easy to see when this pearl of wisdom has not yet been realized.
“Everyone else is the Oompa Loompa in my world.”
I guess we are a “little, orange” support team.
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