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    <title>Life as I understand it</title>
    <link>https://write.outer.tf/life-as-i-understand-it/</link>
    <description>Formulating thoughts to move a bit forward... perhaps...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>KPI yourself</title>
      <link>https://write.outer.tf/life-as-i-understand-it/kpi-yourself</link>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[Key Performance Indicator is a way to define an advancement. For a target, we have to write what corresponds to:&#xA;&#xA;30%: if only 30% is reached, what do we want to reach? What is the most important part to reach?&#xA;70%: the simple minimum we want.&#xA;100%: This is the full featured target. It is also over quality.]]&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Key Performance Indicator is a way to define an advancement. For a target, we have to write what corresponds to:</p>
<ul><li>30%: if only 30% is reached, what do we want to reach? What is the most important part to reach?</li>
<li>70%: the simple minimum we want.</li>
<li>100%: This is the full featured target. It is also over quality.</li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:46:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Non-autonomous kids</title>
      <link>https://write.outer.tf/life-as-i-understand-it/non-autonomous-kids</link>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[Operation Snack out&#xA;&#xA;Load:&#xA;&#xA;Water&#xA;Dippers&#xA;Hat&#xA;Pacifier&#xA;Food&#xA;Cuddly toy&#xA;Emergency kit&#xA;Sun cream / Jacket&#xA;&#xA;Before leaving:&#xA;&#xA;Wanna poop or change diaper?&#xA;&#xA;#kidsurvival #howto]]&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Operation Snack out</strong></p>

<p>Load:</p>
<ul><li>Water</li>
<li>Dippers</li>
<li>Hat</li>
<li>Pacifier</li>
<li>Food</li>
<li>Cuddly toy</li>
<li>Emergency kit</li>
<li>Sun cream / Jacket</li></ul>

<p>Before leaving:</p>
<ul><li>Wanna poop or change diaper?</li></ul>

<p><a href="/life-as-i-understand-it/tag:kidsurvival" class="hashtag" rel="nofollow"><span>#</span><span class="p-category">kidsurvival</span></a> <a href="/life-as-i-understand-it/tag:howto" class="hashtag" rel="nofollow"><span>#</span><span class="p-category">howto</span></a></p>
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      <guid>https://write.outer.tf/life-as-i-understand-it/non-autonomous-kids</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 19:46:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>They don&#39;t have power over your emotions they only have needs</title>
      <link>https://write.outer.tf/life-as-i-understand-it/they-dont-have-power-over-your-emotions-they-only-have-needs</link>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[We are our emotions. Who can change them has power on us for good, or bad, for wanting it or not. This includes us. It isn&#39;t possible to change our own emotions for long by pure will. We need to understand why those emotions arises from which need.&#xA;&#xA;Identifying the needs in ourselves as well as in others is how you can move forward.&#xA;&#xA;&lt;!-- &#xA;https://www.psychologies.com/Regards-de-psys/Empathie-sympathie-et-compassion-quelles-differences&#xA; --  #lifemantra]]&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are our emotions. Who can change them has power on us for good, or bad, for wanting it or not. This includes us. It isn&#39;t possible to change our own emotions for long by pure will. We need to understand why those emotions arises from which need.</p>

<p>Identifying the needs in ourselves as well as in others is how you can move forward.</p>



<p><a href="/life-as-i-understand-it/tag:lifemantra" class="hashtag" rel="nofollow"><span>#</span><span class="p-category">lifemantra</span></a></p>
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      <guid>https://write.outer.tf/life-as-i-understand-it/they-dont-have-power-over-your-emotions-they-only-have-needs</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2024 06:30:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Learning in a year more than what could be done in a year</title>
      <link>https://write.outer.tf/life-as-i-understand-it/learning-in-a-year-more-than-what-could-be-done-in-a-year</link>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[Yes, learn from others. One hasn&#39;t to do all mistakes themselves. Learn from those who did. &#xA;&#xA;lifemantra]]&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yes, learn from others. One hasn&#39;t to do all mistakes themselves. Learn from those who did.</p>

<p><a href="/life-as-i-understand-it/tag:lifemantra" class="hashtag" rel="nofollow"><span>#</span><span class="p-category">lifemantra</span></a></p>
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      <guid>https://write.outer.tf/life-as-i-understand-it/learning-in-a-year-more-than-what-could-be-done-in-a-year</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2023 21:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Know what is needed, not what has to be done</title>
      <link>https://write.outer.tf/life-as-i-understand-it/know-what-is-needed-not-what-has-to-be-done</link>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[By focusing on what is needed, you are able to adapt and accept tradeoffs and others may respond to your need in a way your didn&#39;t anticipated. &#xA;&#xA;lifemantra]]&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By focusing on what is needed, you are able to adapt and accept tradeoffs and others may respond to your need in a way your didn&#39;t anticipated.</p>

<p><a href="/life-as-i-understand-it/tag:lifemantra" class="hashtag" rel="nofollow"><span>#</span><span class="p-category">lifemantra</span></a></p>
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      <guid>https://write.outer.tf/life-as-i-understand-it/know-what-is-needed-not-what-has-to-be-done</guid>
      <pubDate>Sun, 07 May 2023 20:07:22 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>How to debug a toddler?</title>
      <link>https://write.outer.tf/life-as-i-understand-it/how-to-debug-a-toddler</link>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[Could they be hungry?&#xA;    Time since the last lunch?&#xA;Could their diaper be loaded?&#xA;    Any smell?&#xA;Could they be tired?&#xA;    The eyes?&#xA;    Dark circles?&#xA;Could they be too cold?&#xA;    Darker hands?&#xA;    Darker lips?&#xA;Could they be too hot?&#xA;    Pink cheeks?&#xA;Could they be bored?&#xA;    Do they consider that you ignore it since too long?&#xA;&#xA;#kidsurvival #howto]]&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<ol><li>Could they be hungry?
<ul><li>Time since the last lunch?</li></ul></li>
<li>Could their diaper be loaded?
<ul><li>Any smell?</li></ul></li>
<li>Could they be tired?
<ul><li>The eyes?</li>
<li>Dark circles?</li></ul></li>
<li>Could they be too cold?
<ul><li>Darker hands?</li>
<li>Darker lips?</li></ul></li>
<li>Could they be too hot?
<ul><li>Pink cheeks?</li></ul></li>
<li>Could they be bored?
<ul><li>Do they consider that you ignore it since too long?</li></ul></li></ol>

<p><a href="/life-as-i-understand-it/tag:kidsurvival" class="hashtag" rel="nofollow"><span>#</span><span class="p-category">kidsurvival</span></a> <a href="/life-as-i-understand-it/tag:howto" class="hashtag" rel="nofollow"><span>#</span><span class="p-category">howto</span></a></p>
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      <guid>https://write.outer.tf/life-as-i-understand-it/how-to-debug-a-toddler</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2023 20:22:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Their context is unknown to you</title>
      <link>https://write.outer.tf/life-as-i-understand-it/their-context-is-unknown-to-you</link>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[Two minutes or two days could be confounded. &#xA;&#xA;When they say no, you don&#39;t to what most of the time. To the maner, to the actor, to the weather, to ... Don&#39;t ignore totally a no, but don&#39;t be offended too much.&#xA;&#xA;#survival #toddler]]&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two minutes or two days could be confounded.</p>

<p>When they say no, you don&#39;t to what most of the time. To the maner, to the actor, to the weather, to ... Don&#39;t ignore totally a no, but don&#39;t be offended too much.</p>

<p><a href="/life-as-i-understand-it/tag:survival" class="hashtag" rel="nofollow"><span>#</span><span class="p-category">survival</span></a> <a href="/life-as-i-understand-it/tag:toddler" class="hashtag" rel="nofollow"><span>#</span><span class="p-category">toddler</span></a></p>
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      <guid>https://write.outer.tf/life-as-i-understand-it/their-context-is-unknown-to-you</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2023 19:46:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Chat with them, but also tell them that those are no word</title>
      <link>https://write.outer.tf/life-as-i-understand-it/chat-with-them-but-also-tell-them-that-those-are-no-word</link>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[Facing babbles in discussion is exhausting. You are making more than two sides of the communication: you are making your side, then you guess the other side, meaning that you make two or three proposals.&#xA;&#xA;It&#39;s important to chat with them. No question. Just recognize this as something which could be exhausting. If it is the case, explain, and focus on what matters more for you.&#xA;&#xA;#survival #toddler]]&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Facing babbles in discussion is exhausting. You are making more than two sides of the communication: you are making your side, then you guess the other side, meaning that you make two or three proposals.</p>

<p>It&#39;s important to chat with them. No question. Just recognize this as something which could be exhausting. If it is the case, explain, and focus on what matters more for you.</p>

<p><a href="/life-as-i-understand-it/tag:survival" class="hashtag" rel="nofollow"><span>#</span><span class="p-category">survival</span></a> <a href="/life-as-i-understand-it/tag:toddler" class="hashtag" rel="nofollow"><span>#</span><span class="p-category">toddler</span></a></p>
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      <guid>https://write.outer.tf/life-as-i-understand-it/chat-with-them-but-also-tell-them-that-those-are-no-word</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2023 19:45:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Face the conflict, don&#39;t get trapped</title>
      <link>https://write.outer.tf/life-as-i-understand-it/face-the-conflict-dont-get-trapped</link>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[When they are playing by themselves, you may have some time for yourself. If you move too much they may think of you and come or ask something. This could be seen as a trap: if you move then you are not quiet anymore. If you can&#39;t do what you want or like while being quiet, then move. Face the trap, they have to learn to see you without needing you.&#xA;&#xA;#survival #toddler]]&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When they are playing by themselves, you may have some time for yourself. If you move too much they may think of you and come or ask something. This could be seen as a trap: if you move then you are not quiet anymore. If you can&#39;t do what you want or like while being quiet, then move. Face the trap, they have to learn to see you without needing you.</p>

<p><a href="/life-as-i-understand-it/tag:survival" class="hashtag" rel="nofollow"><span>#</span><span class="p-category">survival</span></a> <a href="/life-as-i-understand-it/tag:toddler" class="hashtag" rel="nofollow"><span>#</span><span class="p-category">toddler</span></a></p>
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      <guid>https://write.outer.tf/life-as-i-understand-it/face-the-conflict-dont-get-trapped</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2023 19:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Forcing things to make sense doesn&#39;t add sense</title>
      <link>https://write.outer.tf/life-as-i-understand-it/forcing-things-to-make-sense-doesnt-add-sense</link>
      <description>&lt;![CDATA[Most of the time, there isn&#39;t any logic. They could want to eat and throw the food away at the same time. And cry for help to resolve those needs. You can only satisfy one. If it continues, it&#39;s not your fault, they don&#39;t know itself what is needed now. They may already have changed their mind by the way. And yet again.&#xA;&#xA;#survival #toddler]]&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most of the time, there isn&#39;t any logic. They could want to eat and throw the food away at the same time. And cry for help to resolve those needs. You can only satisfy one. If it continues, it&#39;s not your fault, they don&#39;t know itself what is needed now. They may already have changed their mind by the way. And yet again.</p>

<p><a href="/life-as-i-understand-it/tag:survival" class="hashtag" rel="nofollow"><span>#</span><span class="p-category">survival</span></a> <a href="/life-as-i-understand-it/tag:toddler" class="hashtag" rel="nofollow"><span>#</span><span class="p-category">toddler</span></a></p>
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      <guid>https://write.outer.tf/life-as-i-understand-it/forcing-things-to-make-sense-doesnt-add-sense</guid>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2023 19:43:28 +0000</pubDate>
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