Not So Usual Celebrations

July 2 is officially, “I Forgot” Day.  Now you may wonder why this is a day to celebrate.  I would be happy to share the top 10 reasons for this, but unfortunately, “I forgot”.  Some people look at this day as an opportunity to make amends for the things that they “forgot”.  Others appreciate it because when they do forget they have an excuse—“Of course I forgot, this is I Forgot Day.”  You could also use this day as a reminder to yourself to “not forget” in the future.  To help this cause, you might want to establish the idea of making both a Task List and a To Do List.  The difference, quite simply, is …. I forget.  No seriously, the difference is that a To Do List is a listing of specific tasks that you are going to accomplish in an identified time frame.  A Task List, on the other hand, will include items that are less specific and will also include anything that you have delegated to another so you can follow-up and follow-through. 

So, what might you do to “celebrate” I Forgot Day?  How about making a giant list of everything you can remember that you forgot?  (Is this an oxymoron?)  The list could include birthdays, anniversaries, setting the table, cleaning up your room, cleaning up after the dog…you get the idea.  Then have students make a card or postcard that indicates what they forgot and how they are going to make it right.  This of course will require a commitment or otherwise, the excuse, “I forgot” will become a mantra to dismiss being responsible for your commitments. Learn more about Consult 4 Kids by checking us out on our website at www.consultforkids.com or by calling us at (661) 665-8270.