I scrapbook, and that’s how I relate to this one. I have to come up with an idea for a page (my goal) and then I have to gather my supplies that will allow me to make my page successfully (my toolbox), and boy was I filling my toolbox last night at Michael's in Asheville. They were having a great sale!
What I am beginning to learn is that tools aren’t always what you expect them to be. In some cases you need writing and archiving tools to help you complete your learning project. These could be as simple as a pen and paper for notes and a to-do list. Some new ideas I’ve been playing with, though, are online/computer resources. I have found many calendar sites out there, and Microsoft Outlook has one or you can make a printable calendar in Microsoft Word or Publisher. There are forums on just about anything where you can share your experiences and ask questions. Which brings me to a resource that I am going to try to learn to tap—people. I never really considered that people could be part of your toolbox, but now I see how that is a great idea. I just visited some gardening sites to find out if I could learn what I need to do to save my Christmas cactus. I ran across 2 or 3 that addressed my situation directly. Then, to further follow up on my weak area, I asked a co-worker in person. Not only did she confirm what I had read, she had more advice.
I really must consider people as a resource more often! Where else do you get to use people and they get to use you and everyone ends up happy and fulfilled :)
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