Homemaking and homeschooling: Tips for Busy Folks

Homemaking and homeschooling are great ways to live life on your terms, but if you’re like me, you have to make time to prioritize these interests in addition to your busy schedule of work, family responsibilities, and other commitments. Fortunately, I’ve learned a few strategies to maximize my time when I’m homemaking and homeschooling with my kids. Here are five of my favorite tips that can help any busy people out there find more time in their schedules to homemake and homeschool…

Why it’s ok to say no

One of the hardest things to do as a parent is say no. It’s tough to disappoint your kids with something they want, but it’s also important to say no when you know it’s not best for them. It can be hard to teach kids that you don’t always get what you want, but sometimes the answer is no and that’s okay. oys and a dog homemaking homeschooling tips for busy folks Reasons why saying no might be the best answer include saving time, money or sanity. Saying no will also help your kids learn self-control and patience, which are important life skills.

Sometimes, we get tired

I’m tired. No, I’m exhausted. I feel like all the energy has been sapped from me and there’s nothing left to give. It’s a struggle to get out of bed in the morning, let alone be productive during the day.

It feels like someone is squeezing my throat when I try to eat, or as if my heart is breaking because there are just too many things that need done and not enough time in which to do them.

The Right Way to Prioritize

It is easy to feel overwhelmed with the demands of running a household, taking care of our kids, and staying on top of all the responsibilities that are piled on us. It can be difficult to prioritize what needs attention now versus what can wait until later. When we prioritize, it allows us to focus our time and energy on what is most important in order to get things done. There are many ways we can prioritize tasks so they are not all left hanging at the end of the day or week.

Do One Thing at a Time

Time Management Tips for Busy People

Balancing work life with personal life is a big challenge, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. Here are some strategies to help you find balance in your day-to-day life.

*Schedule your time wisely – When you know what tasks need to be completed, prioritize them and block out time on your calendar for each task. Your priorities will change over the course of a year, so make sure to schedule time for new obligations as they arise. *Use a timer or alarm – Set timers or alarms on your phone or computer to remind yourself when you have scheduled tasks coming up so that you don’t forget about them altogether.

How To Balance Work And Personal Life?

Some days it seems like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your responsibilities, try these simple tips to help you be more productive during your day.

-Start your morning off with breakfast (healthy or not) and a hot shower. This will make you feel better throughout the day. Try not to eat anything after 8pm at night as it’s harder for your stomach to digest food late at night. This will help prevent indigestion, acid reflux, etc.