As I've grown older (and hopefully wiser), I've realized how much I idealize my own plans in my mind. Then, when I fall miserably short of what I intended to achieve, I feel like I've hardly accomplished anything. Fortunately, with the help of many who are older and wiser than I, I've learned to scale back a bit on those crazily unrealistic goals and appreciate what's in front of me. It's still difficult, as I'm a born perfectionist, but the phrase "grace, not perfection" from one of my favorite bloggers/online shops has become more and more a mantra for me. In other words, being able to do my best with what I have in the present moment -- not what I think I should have, or what I'm able to do when I'm rested and have all the time in the world.
So, as I worked to convert my high, high hopes for my digital pedagogy project into reality, I reminded myself over and over to be more focused (and happy) with progress rather than a perfect final product. This was especially important in the filming stages of my videos, since I was trying to get all of the shoots done while visiting family (who had loads of space and a lovely backdrop). I doubled as the camera operator and barista, so everything took a little longer than I originally planned. Okay, a lot longer. And I was on crutches, so editing out the hoping-on-one-foot shots was time consuming as well.
But, my new inspirational quote paid off, and I finally have my first set of instructional videos ever (and probably the last for awhile!) Check out the first one below:
But, my new inspirational quote paid off, and I finally have my first set of instructional videos ever (and probably the last for awhile!) Check out the first one below: