Theme: Organization, discipline
Learning to organize
Laura was looking forward to the weekend. It would be
her friend Gabi's birthday party, and the two had
planned to do a lot of fun things. But on Saturday
morning, Gabi received a call from Laura, who was
crying.
- Gabi, you don't know how upset I am. My parents
scolded me! I forgot to feed my dog yesterday, and he
was hungry until today. I also left doing several things
during the week. My mother said that I need to learn to
organize myself and have more discipline. So, I will
only be able to go to your party if I do all my duties.
- So, you still have a chance! - Said the friend,
hopefully - It's just you do the tasks, isn't it?
- Yeah, but I'm not going to make it. It's a lot and I
haven't done much yet - Laura replied sadly.
- Look, Laura, sometimes I also keep pushing to do
things I don't like. So, my mom always makes a list of
tasks for me. We will make a list for you. It will help
you to keep focus.
Laura didn't quite believe that her friend's method
would work. But she agreed to try and followed Gabi's
directions:
- Put on paper everything you have to do, everything.
Not just the main things. Put it on even to brush your
teeth, put your shoes in the correct place, things like
that. Think about everything you have to do today until
party time.
After, Gabi taught:
- Now, number the items, from the first to the last, for
you to do in order. Also settle a time to finish each
task.
Laura found it all difficult but made the list. And
finally, she wrote in big letters: go to Gabi's party!
When she finished the list, Laura realized that some
tasks were easier than others. She wanted to make the
easiest ones first, but she remembered that she needed
discipline. Thus, she followed the sequence of the list
and then crossed out the first completed item.
Laura put in the closet her pajamas, tidied up her
books, cleaned her desk and happily crossed those items
off of her list. She wanted to lie down on her bed for a
while and rest. But, she remembered her friend's party,
she got motivated again and started to tidy her clothes
which were all over the place.
Laura was surprised to realize that the tidiness did not
take as long as she imagined.
In the middle of the afternoon, Gabi called Laura:
- So, how's it going? Will you be able to come to the
party?
- I think so! Replied Laura, cheerfully. - I've almost
done everything, just missing school tasks.
- Great! - Shouted Gabi, with joy. – So, go on. I'll be
waiting!
In the late afternoon, Laura's parents were proud.
- Congratulations, daughter. You can go to the party,
yes. We didn't want to punish you, but work comes before
fun - said her father.
Laura went to the party and gave to Gabi a beautiful
gift.
The friends had a great time together, and Laura was
especially happy.
Like all virtues, organization and discipline are only
learned through effort, but they are always very
worthwhile.
Translation:
Larissa Martine - larissa_am@hotmail.com
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