February 17, 2025 • 9 mins
When Your Homeschool Joy Seems Gone: How to Find Renewal and Hope Homeschooling can be beautiful, but it can also feel exhausting, discouraging, and overwhelming. If you’ve lost your joy and wonder if you’ll ever get it back, you’re not alone. In this video, we’ll talk about why homeschool burnout happens and how you can rediscover the peace and purpose in your homeschool days. 💛 In this episode, I’ll share: ✔️ The common reasons homeschool moms lose their joy ✔️ Practical steps to refresh your mindset and energy ✔️ How to reconnect with your "why" and bring joy back into your homeschool
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(01:50):
Hey friends, have you ever woken up, looked at your homeschool plans, and thought, I don't really want to do this today.
Or maybe, if you're really honest, you felt like, I don't want to do this anymore.
If homeschooling used to bring you joy, but now feels heavy, exhausting, or even draining, I want you to know that you are not alone.
(02:16):
Every homeschool mom goes through seasons where the joy seems gone.
But here's the good news.
You don't have to stay stuck in that place.
Your homeschool joy can be renewed.
In today's video, we're going to talk about why homeschool burnout happens and how to recognize it.
(02:39):
The difference between temporary exhaustion A deeper problem, the practical ways to reignite your homeschool joy, even when you feel stuck.
So if you've been feeling discouraged or just plain tired, take a deep breath, grab a cup of tea, and talk about how to find the joy in your homeschool again.
(03:04):
First, let's talk about why you're homeschool joy.
May feel like it's gone because before we can bring it back.
.999We have to understand what actually is stealing your joy The first problem could be that you're in survival mode, maybe you've been running on empty for too long pushing through lessons Managing the home taking care of everyone else and never stopping to refill your own cup Homeschooling from a place of constant exhaustion will drain your joy faster than anything else. 14 00:03:38,804.999 --> 00:03:44,814.999 Another problem, or problem two, could be that you're trying to homeschool like someone else. 15 00:03:45,684.998 --> 00:03:48,204.999 Comparison is the thief of joy. 16 00:03:48,824.999 --> 00:03:56,694.999 If you're always looking to another homeschool mom's perfect schedule curriculum or Instagram feed. 17 00:03:57,134.999 --> 00:04:00,364.999 It's easy to feel like you're doing it wrong, but here's the truth. 18 00:04:00,904.999 --> 00:04:05,454.999 Your homeschool is meant to fit your family, not someone else's. 19 00:04:06,454.999 --> 00:04:13,364.999 Your third problem, that could be stealing your joy, could be your child's attitude or struggles make it seem very hard. 20 00:04:14,364.999 --> 00:04:21,455 If your child is constantly resistant, struggling, or disengaged, it's very normal to feel discouraged.
(04:22):
But instead of seeing this as a sign that you're failing.
See it as a signal that something needs to shift.
Reason number four why you could be feeling this is because you've lost sight of your why.
When you first started homeschooling, you probably had a deep, meaningful reason why you were homeschooling.
But over time, it's easy to get caught up in the details.
(04:45):
And to get overwhelmed, and to forget why you chose this journey in the first place.
How can you tell though, if you need rest or a real big change in your homeschool? Now that we know some of the reasons homeschool joy fades, let's figure out what you need.
If you need a rest, or if you need a real change.
(05:07):
If you're feeling burnt out, ask yourself.
.999Am I just exhausted or is homeschooling itself the problem? Sometimes burnout masquerades as wanting to quit. 31 00:05:20,824.999 --> 00:05:25,754.999 You might not actually need to stop homeschooling, but you might need a break. 32 00:05:26,304.999 --> 00:05:36,434.999 do you still believe in homeschooling even if it feels hard right now? If deep down you still believe homeschooling is right for your family, your joy isn't gone. 33 00:05:37,89.999 --> 00:05:40,529.999 It's just buried under the exhaustion and the stress. 34 00:05:41,529.999 --> 00:05:51,239.999 You can ask yourself, is my schedule or curriculum the problem? If the structure of your homeschool day isn't working, it's okay to change it. 35 00:05:52,239.999 --> 00:05:56,460 Maybe you need less structure, or maybe you need more structure.
(05:57):
Maybe your curriculum is not a good fit.
You do have permission to pivot.
You can do what you like, it's your homeschool.
So, how can you reignite your joy if you feel like your joy is just gone? How do you bring it back, even if it feels very far away right now? You can reclaim your joy.
(06:18):
.999My first suggestion would be for you to simplify everything.
If homeschooling feels overwhelming, strip back to the essentials.
Focus on what truly matters.
Math and something that sparks the joy in your family.
Everything else can go for now.
.001Take a homeschool reset week. 46 00:06:39,650.001 --> 00:06:45,850 Instead of pushing through, take a week off to reset your heart and your home. 47 00:06:46,770.001 --> 00:06:54,900.001 Use this time to declutter your homeschool space, reevaluate your routines, and enjoy time with your kids. 48 00:06:55,460.001 --> 00:06:57,320.001 No worksheets allowed. 49 00:06:58,320.001 --> 00:07:01,430.001 Shift from schoolwork to learning together. 50 00:07:01,730.001 --> 00:07:05,920.001 So, if homeschool feels heavy, try new learning ways. 51 00:07:06,920.001 --> 00:07:09,190.001 Read alouds on the couch instead of at a desk. 52 00:07:10,10.001 --> 00:07:11,830.001 Hands on science experiments. 53 00:07:12,200.001 --> 00:07:14,140 Nature walks with storytelling. 54 00:07:15,10.001 --> 00:07:18,690.001 The goal is to rediscover the joy in learning together. 55 00:07:19,690.001 --> 00:07:23,30.001 For number four, give yourself permission to change the plan. 56 00:07:23,970.001 --> 00:07:26,440.001 Your homeschool is not a public school. 57 00:07:27,440.001 --> 00:07:32,730.001 If a method, a schedule, or curriculum isn't working, let it go. 58 00:07:33,730.001 --> 00:07:36,680.002 Another thing I would suggest is to find a support system. 59 00:07:37,550.002 --> 00:07:40,740.002 If you're feeling isolated, find a homeschool community. 60 00:07:41,90.002 --> 00:07:46,510.002 Whether that's a co op, or an online group, or just one or two supportive friends. 61 00:07:47,190.002 --> 00:07:51,980.002 surround yourself with people who remind you that you are not doing this alone. 62 00:07:52,980.002 --> 00:07:59,120.002 Friend, if homeschooling feels heavy right now, I want you to know that you are not failing. 63 00:07:59,600.002 --> 00:08:00,550.002 You are not alone. 64 00:08:01,550.002 --> 00:08:06,30.002 This hard season does not mean that your joy is gone forever. 65 00:08:06,860.002 --> 00:08:10,10.002 Sometimes joy is just buried. 66 00:08:10,400.002 --> 00:08:14,970.002 It's buried under burnout, stress, and unrealistic expectations. 67 00:08:15,530.001 --> 00:08:18,430.002 But the good news is you can uncover it again. 68 00:08:19,430.002 --> 00:08:21,490.002 This week I want to challenge you. 69 00:08:22,450.003 --> 00:08:28,840.002 What's one thing you can do to bring more joy into your home school? Drop it in the comments. 70 00:08:29,0.002 --> 00:08:30,10.002 I'd love to hear it. 71 00:08:31,10.002 --> 00:08:32,30.002 I'm here to talk to you. 72 00:08:32,220.002 --> 00:08:33,380.002 You can reach out to me. 73 00:08:33,680.002 --> 00:08:36,60.002 I would love to talk to you as a homeschool mom. 74 00:08:36,450.002 --> 00:08:37,440.002 That's what I love to do. 75 00:08:38,100.002 --> 00:08:40,270.001 So, reach out to me and let's have a chat. 76 00:08:41,50.002 --> 00:08:48,730.001 We can talk about what would make it go better, how you could deal with whatever you're dealing with and how you can make your joy come back. 77 00:08:49,730.001 --> 00:08:55,900.001 If this has encouraged you, don't forget to subscribe for more homeschool support because that's what I'm here for. 78 00:08:56,645.002 --> 00:08:58,815.002 I want you to know you've got this, Mama. 79 00:08:59,445.002 --> 00:09:02,665.002 And even on the hard days, God's grace is enough.
Hey friends, have you ever woken up, looked at your homeschool plans, and thought, I don't really want to do this today.
Or maybe, if you're really honest, you felt like, I don't want to do this anymore.
If homeschooling used to bring you joy, but now feels heavy, exhausting, or even draining, I want you to know that you are not alone.
(02:16):
Every homeschool mom goes through seasons where the joy seems gone.
But here's the good news.
You don't have to stay stuck in that place.
Your homeschool joy can be renewed.
In today's video, we're going to talk about why homeschool burnout happens and how to recognize it.
(02:39):
The difference between temporary exhaustion A deeper problem, the practical ways to reignite your homeschool joy, even when you feel stuck.
So if you've been feeling discouraged or just plain tired, take a deep breath, grab a cup of tea, and talk about how to find the joy in your homeschool again.
(03:04):
First, let's talk about why you're homeschool joy.
May feel like it's gone because before we can bring it back.
.999We have to understand what actually is stealing your joy The first problem could be that you're in survival mode, maybe you've been running on empty for too long pushing through lessons Managing the home taking care of everyone else and never stopping to refill your own cup Homeschooling from a place of constant exhaustion will drain your joy faster than anything else. 14 00:03:38,804.999 --> 00:03:44,814.999 Another problem, or problem two, could be that you're trying to homeschool like someone else. 15 00:03:45,684.998 --> 00:03:48,204.999 Comparison is the thief of joy. 16 00:03:48,824.999 --> 00:03:56,694.999 If you're always looking to another homeschool mom's perfect schedule curriculum or Instagram feed. 17 00:03:57,134.999 --> 00:04:00,364.999 It's easy to feel like you're doing it wrong, but here's the truth. 18 00:04:00,904.999 --> 00:04:05,454.999 Your homeschool is meant to fit your family, not someone else's. 19 00:04:06,454.999 --> 00:04:13,364.999 Your third problem, that could be stealing your joy, could be your child's attitude or struggles make it seem very hard. 20 00:04:14,364.999 --> 00:04:21,455 If your child is constantly resistant, struggling, or disengaged, it's very normal to feel discouraged.
(04:22):
But instead of seeing this as a sign that you're failing.
See it as a signal that something needs to shift.
Reason number four why you could be feeling this is because you've lost sight of your why.
When you first started homeschooling, you probably had a deep, meaningful reason why you were homeschooling.
But over time, it's easy to get caught up in the details.
(04:45):
And to get overwhelmed, and to forget why you chose this journey in the first place.
How can you tell though, if you need rest or a real big change in your homeschool? Now that we know some of the reasons homeschool joy fades, let's figure out what you need.
If you need a rest, or if you need a real change.
(05:07):
If you're feeling burnt out, ask yourself.
.999Am I just exhausted or is homeschooling itself the problem? Sometimes burnout masquerades as wanting to quit. 31 00:05:20,824.999 --> 00:05:25,754.999 You might not actually need to stop homeschooling, but you might need a break. 32 00:05:26,304.999 --> 00:05:36,434.999 do you still believe in homeschooling even if it feels hard right now? If deep down you still believe homeschooling is right for your family, your joy isn't gone. 33 00:05:37,89.999 --> 00:05:40,529.999 It's just buried under the exhaustion and the stress. 34 00:05:41,529.999 --> 00:05:51,239.999 You can ask yourself, is my schedule or curriculum the problem? If the structure of your homeschool day isn't working, it's okay to change it. 35 00:05:52,239.999 --> 00:05:56,460 Maybe you need less structure, or maybe you need more structure.
(05:57):
Maybe your curriculum is not a good fit.
You do have permission to pivot.
You can do what you like, it's your homeschool.
So, how can you reignite your joy if you feel like your joy is just gone? How do you bring it back, even if it feels very far away right now? You can reclaim your joy.
(06:18):
.999My first suggestion would be for you to simplify everything.
If homeschooling feels overwhelming, strip back to the essentials.
Focus on what truly matters.
Math and something that sparks the joy in your family.
Everything else can go for now.
.001Take a homeschool reset week. 46 00:06:39,650.001 --> 00:06:45,850 Instead of pushing through, take a week off to reset your heart and your home. 47 00:06:46,770.001 --> 00:06:54,900.001 Use this time to declutter your homeschool space, reevaluate your routines, and enjoy time with your kids. 48 00:06:55,460.001 --> 00:06:57,320.001 No worksheets allowed. 49 00:06:58,320.001 --> 00:07:01,430.001 Shift from schoolwork to learning together. 50 00:07:01,730.001 --> 00:07:05,920.001 So, if homeschool feels heavy, try new learning ways. 51 00:07:06,920.001 --> 00:07:09,190.001 Read alouds on the couch instead of at a desk. 52 00:07:10,10.001 --> 00:07:11,830.001 Hands on science experiments. 53 00:07:12,200.001 --> 00:07:14,140 Nature walks with storytelling. 54 00:07:15,10.001 --> 00:07:18,690.001 The goal is to rediscover the joy in learning together. 55 00:07:19,690.001 --> 00:07:23,30.001 For number four, give yourself permission to change the plan. 56 00:07:23,970.001 --> 00:07:26,440.001 Your homeschool is not a public school. 57 00:07:27,440.001 --> 00:07:32,730.001 If a method, a schedule, or curriculum isn't working, let it go. 58 00:07:33,730.001 --> 00:07:36,680.002 Another thing I would suggest is to find a support system. 59 00:07:37,550.002 --> 00:07:40,740.002 If you're feeling isolated, find a homeschool community. 60 00:07:41,90.002 --> 00:07:46,510.002 Whether that's a co op, or an online group, or just one or two supportive friends. 61 00:07:47,190.002 --> 00:07:51,980.002 surround yourself with people who remind you that you are not doing this alone. 62 00:07:52,980.002 --> 00:07:59,120.002 Friend, if homeschooling feels heavy right now, I want you to know that you are not failing. 63 00:07:59,600.002 --> 00:08:00,550.002 You are not alone. 64 00:08:01,550.002 --> 00:08:06,30.002 This hard season does not mean that your joy is gone forever. 65 00:08:06,860.002 --> 00:08:10,10.002 Sometimes joy is just buried. 66 00:08:10,400.002 --> 00:08:14,970.002 It's buried under burnout, stress, and unrealistic expectations. 67 00:08:15,530.001 --> 00:08:18,430.002 But the good news is you can uncover it again. 68 00:08:19,430.002 --> 00:08:21,490.002 This week I want to challenge you. 69 00:08:22,450.003 --> 00:08:28,840.002 What's one thing you can do to bring more joy into your home school? Drop it in the comments. 70 00:08:29,0.002 --> 00:08:30,10.002 I'd love to hear it. 71 00:08:31,10.002 --> 00:08:32,30.002 I'm here to talk to you. 72 00:08:32,220.002 --> 00:08:33,380.002 You can reach out to me. 73 00:08:33,680.002 --> 00:08:36,60.002 I would love to talk to you as a homeschool mom. 74 00:08:36,450.002 --> 00:08:37,440.002 That's what I love to do. 75 00:08:38,100.002 --> 00:08:40,270.001 So, reach out to me and let's have a chat. 76 00:08:41,50.002 --> 00:08:48,730.001 We can talk about what would make it go better, how you could deal with whatever you're dealing with and how you can make your joy come back. 77 00:08:49,730.001 --> 00:08:55,900.001 If this has encouraged you, don't forget to subscribe for more homeschool support because that's what I'm here for. 78 00:08:56,645.002 --> 00:08:58,815.002 I want you to know you've got this, Mama. 79 00:08:59,445.002 --> 00:09:02,665.002 And even on the hard days, God's grace is enough.
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