A Moment of Vulnerability About My Overwhelm Homeschool Mom Experience...
I thought that peaceful, satisfying homeschool mornings were an unattainable dream. My mornings were anything but calm—waking up with a heavy heart and a long list of responsibilities that began as soon as my feet hit the floor. I didn't have the mental bandwidth to ask myself, "How are you feeling?" or "What do you need?" My focus was entirely on my kids and the demands of homeschooling, and I was on autopilot, not pausing to assess whether our routine was really working for us or aligned with our values.
The Reality: The Toll of Ignoring Myself
I now know I wasn't creating the margins needed to nurture the most meaningful aspects of my life—my relationship with myself, my connection with my partner, and my sense of belonging in the community. I pushed myself harder, telling myself to do more, be more, and give more. In my overwhelmed homeschool mom experience, it didn't matter how much I did, it never felt like enough.
My overwhelmed homeschool mom experience is made worse by ignoring myself.
Then came the breaking point. One morning, before we even completed our morning basket, the weight of it all dropped me to my knees. Literally.
Maybe it was the kids bickering, maybe I was at the low end of my cycle, or maybe it was unresolved conflict with my husband. Whatever it was, I found myself yelling, dissolving on my bedroom floor, and feeling utterly defeated.
The Turning Point: A New Perspective
That day, a friend sent me a TEDx Talk that changed everything. It was by a researcher on shame—a pretty blond woman with short coiff, chunky black shoes, and a message that spoke directly to my heart.
For the first time, I realized I wasn't taking care of myself. I wasn't even acknowledging that I needed to be taken care of. I was stuck on a hamster wheel of mothering, pretending that I could keep going no matter what.
My overwhelmed homeschool mom experience was about to exit stage right.
If You Resonate, You're Not Alone
If my story resonates with you, I want you to know you're not alone. While every homeschool mom's experience is unique, I've learned in coaching homeschool moms that many of us share similar struggles.
We try our hardest to keep it all together, to do right by our kids, and give them the best. But the pressure is immense. We second guess ourselves, feel unsupported on tough days, and sometimes even question if what we're doing is good enough and even IF we're good enough.
Yet, despite the challenges, we all crave the same things: the feeling of being remarkable, the luxury of having margins in our day to think a few thoughts consecutively, the ability to pee in private, and the freedom to pursue our interests outside of our homeschool mom life.
The Shift: Moving Towards Wellness
With many mindset shifts and a whole lot of internal work, I began to turn things around. Now, even on the days when I wake up not feeling great, I have the tools and strategies to fix those fleeting moments. I've learned how to nurture a healthy relationship with myself, create the margins I need, and align our homeschool routine with our values.
Now you're overwhelmed homeschool mom experience can take a stage right too.
Your Invitation: Join the 5-Day Wellness Challenge
I want to share these hard-won tools and strategies with you through my 5-Day Wellness Challenge for Homeschool Moms.
These aren't secrets, but they are powerful, transformative practices that can make a world of difference.
If you're ready to start this journey with me, join the 5-day wellness challenge, and let's begin right now.
You don't have to do this alone. Together, we can create the margin, the peace, and the satisfaction you're longing for in your homeschool journey.
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Teresa Wiedrick
I help homeschool mamas shed what's not working in their homeschool & life so they can stop pushing through and enjoy their homeschool days again.
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