This is the time of year when we evaluate our lives and see where there is room for improvement. It is also a great time to set goals or set a new determination to reach goals we’ve already set.
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My goal for my children as they grow and mature and become independent adults is for them to be happy, healthy, and contributing members of society. Learning to play the piano and make music was a big factor in achieving that goal.
Happy
Let go of perfection.
Perfection is not attainable. But if we chase perfections, we can catch excellence. Vince Lombardi
Learn to be content.
Learn to strike a balance between striving for improvement and being content.
Celebrate along the way. Beth Hughes, a fellow piano mom really gets this idea. You can hear her share her goals for her children in episode 042.
Healthy
Break larger obstacles into smaller, more manageable tasks.
Learn more than one way to solve a problem.
Figure out what works for you.
Manage anxiety. (More about that in episode 076 coming soon)