profmom Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I have two friends who have said they are really burnt out. What do you do or read or recommend for re-energizing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I like to read Homeschooling With a Meek and Quiet Spirit in order to recharge. Also, when I am feeling burned out, I add in some fun activities for school, or surprise the kids with a field trip or "outside" school. We might take a picnic lunch to the park or we might go outside and have hot chocolate while we star gaze. Just mixing things up and doing the unexpected makes a difference sometimes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosyl Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 My burnout comes from a lack of sleep and lack of exercise, so I do them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Do something for you. Sometimes I just make my whole world stop while I'm "selfish" for a pre-determined time period. I don't make dinners on Wednesday night. Won't, don't, and I selfishly guard my evening off. Fortunately there's Awana program at Church and dh takes the kids there so the house is quiet. But I have to really work to guard that time so I can: Meet my girlfriends for coffee at Caribou one evening. Go the library sans kids. Eat sushi without all the comments from the peanut gallery while watching reruns of Star Trek on Netflix! Take a nap, bath, or paint my toes! Go to the Y on my own without my usual gaggle of kids in tow. Plan for your day/evening off before you plan your school schedule. Everything else go in around that time. Guard it jealously because it is the reason you stay sane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb44 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Go out with friends, vent, drink wine, read a book and take a break, as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hisglory Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I like to listen to conference speakers on cd and mentally remind myself why I am home schooling. I also like to take more opportunities of just "being" with them, walking, playing board games, baking, something that we all enjoy together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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