Can we be honest for a moment? Homeschooling is a HARD JOB. It’s a huge responsibility. There’s the part that everyone sees, and then there’s all the other stuff underneath the surface, which takes a lot of mental energy.
Homeschooling has the potential to place an enormous toll on a your mental mental health. You might become excessively tired, cranky, or sad, or have difficulty concentrating, or have lethargy that leaves you not even wanting to teach at all. (aka, burnout)
Taking care of yourself, both physically and mentally, is so important to being an effective teacher and enjoying happy homeschooling days. You know these, but it never hurts to be reminded, especially if you find yourself needing to re-center.
- Acknowledge that this is a busy season of life
- Create a routine to reduce stress
- But be flexible with your routine, when needed
- Ask friends and family for help
- Get plenty of sleep
- Eat healthy foods
- Exercise both your mind and body
- Take a moment all to yourself
- Remember to have fun
Try incorporating some of these other methods for a healthier, happier homeschooling life!
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Outside (the body)
- Month by Month Garden Preservation
- Natural Cleaning Recipes e-book
- DIY Bug Spray
- Tiny Steps Tuesday (small changes for big effects!)
- Homemade Cleansers
- Coffee-Infused Serum
- Living SLOW
Physical
- Simple Tricks to Keep Your Resolution
- Four-Week Internal Detox
- Self-Care During the Holidays
- Self-Care for Moms
Mental
- Beating Homeschool Burnout
- Handling Holiday Stress
- Mental Wealth Box
- HopeBox (our favorite! Take a peek inside here.)
Foodie
- Super Easy Sauerkraut
- Homemade Truffles
- DIY Apple Cider Vinegar
- Blueberry Infused Honey
- Basic Freezer Cooking
- Canning Basics + Pickling
- Kefir & Granola Cereal
- Whole Foods Cooking
- Healthier Oatmeal Creams
- Homemade Bone Broth
- Natural Food Coloring
Herbs & Herbal Remedies
Resources for Further Learning
- Fever 1793 unit study
- Nature series Book Club
- The Giving Tree book club
- Homesteading course
- Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health
- The Big Book of Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health and Home
- Planted with a Purpose
- The Whole and Healthy Family: Helping Your Kids Thrive in Mind, Body, and Spirit
Make this year YOUR year! This reusable calendar features monthly at-a-glance pages and weekly pages with space for notes and planning. Each week also has a habit tracker grid to help keep the momentum going with your new habits! Just print and reuse each year for your planner.
