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Now, how to “eat” this elephant? Since the body is the biggest and the most difficult, “eat” it first. Once that is done, take a break, eat a cookie and pat yourself on the back.
Next, “eat” an ear, take a break and then “eat” the other ear. Now it is easier. Since you promised yourself to “eat” one leg each night for the next four nights, “eat” just one. Don’t worry about the other three, as you will have time to “eat” them tomorrow and the next day and the next, if you commit to and stick to this plan.
Finally, “eat” the trunk and once that is done (you have memorized the first seven lines), you are done. This type of exercise helps you learn how to divide tasks into manageable parts. By using the “Elephant Strategy,” things will not seem so overwhelming and you will probably be more successful.
If it seems like a silly game, it is. But when you are learning to do any new thing like playing a sport or learning to sing, the first part of the learning process may seem silly. Once you have mastered this exercise, you will automatically think about how to divide any task into manageable parts. It is an important skill that you can use all of your life.
Your parents “eat elephants” every day. They get up, do their morning exercise, make breakfast, get their kids up, make sure you brush your teeth and wash your face, monitor your breakfast eating, inspect your clothes, walk you to the bus stop and give you a kiss goodbye. Your parent has eaten that elephant before you even start on your “getting ready for schoolwork elephant.”
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