It’s the start of a new year and a new decade and of course, here at The Ladder Method, we have resolutions! As a team, we have collectively decided our resolution to be “Slow Down.” You may be wondering what “slowing down” actually looks like. To us, slowing down can look like many things. It means taking a step back. It means taking a moment to put our best foot forward. It means creating quality over quantity work. It means being mindful and being present. Ultimately, we believe in the power of slowing down to speed up. 

So, how are we implementing our new year’s resolution into our office, and more importantly, how can you and your child slow down? Our first and most important tip for slowing down is staying organized! Without a planner, schedule, and organizational method, work can be chaotic. In the office, we always organize our tasks for the day and place them in order of importance. This may seem obvious, but having a clear picture of what is most important for the day allows us to slow down and put 100% focus on each task.

How can you use the organization to help your child slow down? First, set aside time at the beginning of the week on either Sunday or Monday to sit with your child and help them organize their week. Have them look at their upcoming dates and figure out which days certain assignments should be finished by. Support them, but encourage your child to do this independently. Then help your child figure out which assignments or tests are high priority and should be completed first. When you implement this as a weekly practice, your child will learn how to prioritize, organize, and improve their executive functioning skills. 

We hope you enjoy following our journey of slowing down and our #slowdownmovement! As always, we would love to hear from you! Please comment below or find us on our socials: @theladdermethod @imcandicelapin.