In seasons where everything feels upside down a few tools can keep you going. Life can be exceptionally hard. There have been seasons full of days where I wake up and just focus on the next few hours. In my house there are interrupted schedules, strong emotions, unexpected setbacks, and lots of family. I am…
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Choose Your Own Adventure – Climbing Out of Overwhelm
There are many paths to take back to a less stressful lifestyle. How you get there depends on you and what is in your path. Do you remember the Choose Your Own Adventure books? That was the shelf of the school library that I always checked first. Each book was well-loved with pages worn and…
15 Ways to Avoid Writing Work
I wouldn’t consider myself a procrastinator, but this list says otherwise… . Please feel free to share this post! Share Reflection Questions:What keeps you from your creative projects?How does daily life get in the way of your long-term goals? I would love to hear from you. Which one resonated with you the most? Now that…
Weird Things I Do To Slow Down
Hustle and stress have become the norm, but they’re not what I want to invest my time or energy in. Over the years, I’ve built a list of intentional ways to slow down—here are some of my favorites. “Normal” in our society is stress, hurry, overwhelm, an empty bank account, mountains of debt, and anxiety.…
The Roadblocks That Stop My Productivity – Part 1
Like a sudden road closure, I feel disoriented and lost at times. My productivity gets completely blocked and the way forward feels complicated. Here are 5 relatable ways I get stuck. What stops me from being productive? I have a list of areas where I often get stuck and completely blocked. Like a sudden road…
Insights from My Journey Through Charlotte Mason’s Volumes
My goal was to revive my parenting skills, refuel for my next season of homeschooling, and enjoy doing deep learning in a vibrant community of intelligent women. Mission accomplished!!! 😁 . “A person is not built up from without but from within… a life of the mind is sustained upon ideas.” – Charlotte Mason Vol…
Morning Greeting – The Morning Habit That Changed Everything for My Family
My story of deep conviction began with a simple realization: I had stopped showing my kids they were loved each morning. Just a few intentional minutes unlocked the secret to happier mornings. I am typically not a morning person (unless I am sitting in a camping chair). I require hot tea, quiet, and a slow…
Blue Dots, Feeling Fearful & Tackling Overwhelm
The Blue Dot Effect study shows how our brains tend to find something “wrong” or “scary” in situations—even if the actual danger has disappeared. The Blue Dot Effect study — here’s how it works: In the study, participants were shown a series of colored dots and were asked to identify which ones were blue. At…
An Overachiever’s Thoughts on Managing Expectations
Ever feel like your own expectations are tripping you up? Let’s break them down, examine what really matters, and find freedom in embracing the season you’re in. “There is no expectation without explanation.” – Leah Boden I have used this quote to improve my relationships with my kids, in homeschooling, and even in my marriage.…
New Year, Same Old Me
The calendar change does not require an upending of my life, just encouragement to make small adjustments. Yesterday I sat in my quiet kitchen with gingerbread toast, a mug of English tea, and listened to a podcast that reminded me of a few of my foundational truths. “I want us all to have the foundational…