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My Five Favorite Tips to Avoid Burnout

I did not listen to advice telling me to sleep when the baby sleeps. Instead I cleaned. I did not listen to the advice to take time for myself. Instead I planned more lessons and tried to squeeze in some work. I did not listen to advice telling me to not worry about the little messes. Rome wasn’t cleaned in a day. Instead I drove myself to the brink trying to get my overflowing “to-do” list done in one day. Then one day I found myself burned out. I was unable to move. Things that were once a joy were … Continue reading →

Can You Homeschool When You’re Sick All the Time?

Recently, one of my readers asked me if it’s possible to homeschool when you’re sick all the time. I’d like to take a moment to answer that question, coming from a place of experience because quite frankly, I’ve been sick most of my life. No need to go into a long list of all my ailments, but we’ll just say that health and I have not been the very best of friends. First of all, yes, it’s extremely possible. You can adapt your schooling style to meet your own limitations. You can do low-key activities on days when your energy … Continue reading →