The ‘microwave mindset’ that will destroy your 4+ assessment prep.
/A ‘microwave mindset’ is the desire for immediate results and quick fixes in an area of life that naturally requires time, effort and patience. I experience this frequently as we now work with more and more parents. Here is a pattern that I see happen in about 5% of clients currently working with us or who have perhaps now stopped working with us…
Impatience with the 4+ process
Preparing for the 4+ assessments is a process that requires time, perseverance and dedication. It is not for everyone! I speak with some parents who get incredibly frustrated with the process. They don’t see ‘instant results’ and therefore believe that what they are doing is a ‘waste of time’ and a ‘waste of money’ and it is simply not true. 4+ assessment preparation is definitely not an ‘overnight success’ kind of thing! And if you think it is, I’m sure you’ll find some ‘amazing’ agencies out there willing to give you some ‘quick fixes’ at an exorbitant rate.
Shortcut seeking
Some parents seek to find shortcuts to ‘help’ prepare their children for their 4+ assessments and these simply do not exist. You’ll have countless tutoring companies (no doubt!) telling you that they do offer you shortcuts but believe me when I tell you that they do not. Commit to consistent and daily working with your child.
There are no shortcuts to 4+ assessment success.
Recognise that slow, daily attitudes will give you the best results when it comes to preparing your child for their 4+ assessments. If you want significant long term results (which you should when it comes to your child!) , you will know that you will need to put in a lot of work. You will need to put in hours and hours of work to support your child with their 4+ assessment preparation and with their ultimate 4+ assessment success.
Focus on building solid foundations rather than just moving fast. You won’t get anywhere moving fast in this process. You will only frustrate yourself and most likely your child! You cannot rush this!
I always say to my clients that they have to trust in the process. 95% of them do. I will always find the 5% who do not and who will choose to give up before the true results show up. This is the saddest thing for me in this amazing business. But something that I must accept!
The parents with this ‘microwave mindset’ will never have the results that my clients have who choose to have a lifelong vision for their children’s learning and who choose to commit to the process.
The parents with this ‘microwave mindset’ will never become long term clients of ours here at CMT!
If you are unsure about where to even start when it comes to preparing your child for their 4+ assessments book your Assessment Consultation Discovery Call Today and speak to an expert who can support and guide you and answer all of your questions!
