When you stopped me from the "I'm not creative" thought and connected it to how we are made in the image and likeness of God - the ultimate creator. Wow! So powerful.
Box breathing is great, and reconnecting with nature on a daily basis is crucial! 🌱☀️ Disconnecting from social media is hugely refreshing to help us recharge! I personally have notifications turned off and settings that filter essential phone numbers to set boundaries around my availability to unnecessary things. I enjoy journalling and we both read and do crafts separately but together, which is fun! To me, self care is filling my cup so I can give to my family, work & friends. Simple things like enjoying the moment of my daily hygiene activities like leaving a warm wash cloth on my face, breathing in with the warmth of the cloth before taking it off. Using my favourite coffee mug & glasses to drink from as they bring me joy to use them. Communicating to my family when I need to take a break, letting them know that I need to step away for a moment, and I go to my office, put music on and light my oilburner with a nice blend of essential oils. I also use music, fresh air, & the essential oil aromas to help give the rest of our home a peaceful & refreshed ambience.
Creating more regularly is what's standing out to me. I've gotten into a funk of just accomplishing all the things... checking off the list of daily tasks. And when those are complete, creativity just feels like more work. The idea you mentioned of bringing it back in weekly or even just a couple times a month is inspiring. -Sara
Thank you so much for sharing this! I have a toddler at home and have been having some challenging behaviors I've had to deal with. I realize that I am better able to deal with these things when I'm not overwhelmed myself. But I have been feeling so overwhelmed! I loved how you talked about being creative. I think I need a creative outlet so I might try to start thinking about that. Also spending less time on social media is something I've been thinking about a lot as it really can make me feel down when I am on it too much. Thank you for reminding me that I'm not alone and for giving helpful tips :)
Definitely trying to get outside more! 🎉It’s hard when it’s soooo cold! 🤣But I do notice that even when I go out to pull in the garbage cans or something, the crisp air makes a difference to my brain and lungs!!
This was a good reminder for me in the new year - to put some effort into real self care as a Homeschooling Mama. Especially not scrolling into a virtual world of eacape!!
Oh boy! Such an opportunity to grow in patience! That’s a tough one for me to learn to calm down before I knee-jerk react to those situations and end up yelling myself! 🥴😅
Yes to creativity!! Music is my most beloved creative outlet, and yet I had the hardest time prioritizing it. I've made a point to just got sit and play for 5 mins a few times a week. Sometimes I can just play for that 5 minutes, sometimes 20 and occasionally longer, but it really helps me refill my cup.
Being outside, soaking up the sun stands out to me. It is a great way to restore peace. I use socials for homeschool groups only I wish I could access groups only and skip everything else. I am trying to be more creative and open to trying new things.
This is a great video!! I definitely am in an anxious state in this phase of life, and need to work on relaxing and deep breathing to be able to keep calm for my kids. So needed!! Thanks Erin!
Great thoughts! Thank you for sharing! I so often go most of the day without going outside, but it's so good for you! Good reminder! I want to start going outside first thing in the morning! Shew, yes, I have to take breaks here and there from having social media apps on my phone! It can be such a time suck and not beneficial mentally!
Yes ! The comparison factor is so hard for me to handle . I can't even have social media . The creative aspect I have neglected. It brings me so much joy to be creative and my children are so creative but I lost that through comparison. I put all my effort into mastering the basic academics that we don't have time for creativity. So sad but I'm glad this is being brought to my attention . Thank You Jesus for showing this to me today
Thanks for this Erin! Creating works best for me. I love to knit and crochet. Baking is another outlet I share with my daughter 😊 But when I get stressed, I take myself to a “time out” (😂) and pray.
Thank you for this video - so so helpful for me right now! I especially resonated with incorporating more creativity into my days, I’m going to focus more on that starting this week. X
We have a small farm and it’s super helpful to force me outside when it’s cold and I’d rather stay in! Social media… that’s one I seriously need to reevaluate how much stress it’s causing me. Thanks for sharing, rather timely video since a lot of these things are more difficult in winter for me!
The social media one hit me way hard. I always feel guilty for trying to escape my life. But I just felt like I didn’t know what else to do to change my feeling of needing to escape.
I can totally relate! I spent a few years stuck in that cycle myself… I think for me, one thing that is helpful is to make a detailed list of the things that are causing me stress that I feel like I’m trying to escape from. Once those things are named, it’s a lot easier to work on finding a solution for them. Begin with the one that is the largest pain point and start looking into ways to resolve that issue. I.e. more consistent discipline if kids are misbehaving, waking up earlier if some personal quiet time is needed, sibling conflict resolution skills if it’s kids fighting all the time, etc. Wishing you the best! God bless!
LOVE, love, love this video!!! So many good tips. It’s so important to make these things a priority or we can easily become overwhelmed and burnt out (even doing things we love!) Lately I’ve been working on limiting social media. I went without it for a few weeks and my life was so much better. I’m going to do it again. It really is depressing to constantly see all the ads and the snippets of everyone’s life looking perfect (even thought we know it’s not) but you start to think “My kids aren’t always dressed in their Sunday best to do school” or “my home isn’t decorated like theirs” and then there’s all the ads “my life would be better if I had that” or “oh I NEED that!!” And before you know it you have bought a bunch of stuff you are donating to the thrift store and wasted money on. Thanks for the encouragement and thoughts. ❤❤❤❤
Hey! Thanks for watching today! Did any of these stand out to you?
When you stopped me from the "I'm not creative" thought and connected it to how we are made in the image and likeness of God - the ultimate creator. Wow! So powerful.
Box breathing is great, and reconnecting with nature on a daily basis is crucial! 🌱☀️ Disconnecting from social media is hugely refreshing to help us recharge! I personally have notifications turned off and settings that filter essential phone numbers to set boundaries around my availability to unnecessary things. I enjoy journalling and we both read and do crafts separately but together, which is fun!
To me, self care is filling my cup so I can give to my family, work & friends. Simple things like enjoying the moment of my daily hygiene activities like leaving a warm wash cloth on my face, breathing in with the warmth of the cloth before taking it off.
Using my favourite coffee mug & glasses to drink from as they bring me joy to use them.
Communicating to my family when I need to take a break, letting them know that I need to step away for a moment, and I go to my office, put music on and light my oilburner with a nice blend of essential oils. I also use music, fresh air, & the essential oil aromas to help give the rest of our home a peaceful & refreshed ambience.
"Create more, Consume less" is a moto I've been living by this year and it's so helpful. Good tips Erin!
Stand outs for me: creativity time for mom, getting outside. Both improvements for mental health I'm working harder on.
So glad to do this Collab with you and to get to know you!
I agree with a lot of what you said! Yes!
Creating more regularly is what's standing out to me. I've gotten into a funk of just accomplishing all the things... checking off the list of daily tasks. And when those are complete, creativity just feels like more work. The idea you mentioned of bringing it back in weekly or even just a couple times a month is inspiring. -Sara
Thank you so much for sharing this! I have a toddler at home and have been having some challenging behaviors I've had to deal with. I realize that I am better able to deal with these things when I'm not overwhelmed myself. But I have been feeling so overwhelmed! I loved how you talked about being creative. I think I need a creative outlet so I might try to start thinking about that. Also spending less time on social media is something I've been thinking about a lot as it really can make me feel down when I am on it too much. Thank you for reminding me that I'm not alone and for giving helpful tips :)
Definitely trying to get outside more! 🎉It’s hard when it’s soooo cold! 🤣But I do notice that even when I go out to pull in the garbage cans or something, the crisp air makes a difference to my brain and lungs!!
This was a good reminder for me in the new year - to put some effort into real self care as a Homeschooling Mama. Especially not scrolling into a virtual world of eacape!!
Definitely agree with getting outside! But with my 4th being a major tantrum thrower, I need to work on those calming techniques!
Oh boy! Such an opportunity to grow in patience! That’s a tough one for me to learn to calm down before I knee-jerk react to those situations and end up yelling myself! 🥴😅
Yes! Learning how to calm ourselves is so critical!!
Yes to creativity!! Music is my most beloved creative outlet, and yet I had the hardest time prioritizing it. I've made a point to just got sit and play for 5 mins a few times a week. Sometimes I can just play for that 5 minutes, sometimes 20 and occasionally longer, but it really helps me refill my cup.
Love that! ❤️
So much wisdom and value in this video. Thank you for sharing! God bless
I frequently say, "I'm not creative." 🙈 You got me with that one! Great point!
Perfect timing...
So much needed at this time of my life dear... 💕💕💕💕💕💕
Glad it was helpful! ❤️
Definitely trying box breathing!
It’s so good!! I’ve also been working on it with one of my kids who really struggles with fear and anxiety!
Cannot tell how good it was to hear all of these! Thank you! I appreciate you and your channel!
This was so beneficial. Thank you!!
Being outside, soaking up the sun stands out to me. It is a great way to restore peace. I use socials for homeschool groups only I wish I could access groups only and skip everything else.
I am trying to be more creative and open to trying new things.
Thanks for sharing! You always sound like you’re a more seasoned homeschooler when you comment. 😁 How long have you been homeschooling?
@@TheEclecticHomeschooler absolutely not we are on our 3 year but strive to practice Intentionally sadly its grief that brought us to this place.
The breathing technique really does help calm down and reset😌
Thanks, Erin, for this video! I needed this refresher on self-care! You are my favorite homeschool channel, by the way!
Yay! Thank you so much! 🥰
Thank you for these tips and reminders
This is a great video!! I definitely am in an anxious state in this phase of life, and need to work on relaxing and deep breathing to be able to keep calm for my kids. So needed!! Thanks Erin!
Thanks for these tips!!
Love the thought provoking parts of this video, as well as the practical tips. thanks girl!
🥰❤️ Thanks for watching, Jaimie! Your video was on point too!
Love everything you shared! Thank you so much for joining in this!!
Thanks, Anna! And thanks for the invite to join in! ❤️
Great thoughts! Thank you for sharing! I so often go most of the day without going outside, but it's so good for you! Good reminder! I want to start going outside first thing in the morning! Shew, yes, I have to take breaks here and there from having social media apps on my phone! It can be such a time suck and not beneficial mentally!
Yes, get off social media and get outside! Amen!
Yes ! The comparison factor is so hard for me to handle . I can't even have social media . The creative aspect I have neglected. It brings me so much joy to be creative and my children are so creative but I lost that through comparison. I put all my effort into mastering the basic academics that we don't have time for creativity. So sad but I'm glad this is being brought to my attention . Thank You Jesus for showing this to me today
Aww, love how the Lord gives us just what we need to hear! Blessings to you! ❤️
Thanks for this Erin!
Creating works best for me. I love to knit and crochet. Baking is another outlet I share with my daughter 😊
But when I get stressed, I take myself to a “time out” (😂) and pray.
Love that! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for this video - so so helpful for me right now! I especially resonated with incorporating more creativity into my days, I’m going to focus more on that starting this week. X
Glad it was helpful! Happy to hear you're going to dive into your creative side!
We have a small farm and it’s super helpful to force me outside when it’s cold and I’d rather stay in! Social media… that’s one I seriously need to reevaluate how much stress it’s causing me. Thanks for sharing, rather timely video since a lot of these things are more difficult in winter for me!
Limiting social media, yes👊
The social media one hit me way hard. I always feel guilty for trying to escape my life. But I just felt like I didn’t know what else to do to change my feeling of needing to escape.
I can totally relate! I spent a few years stuck in that cycle myself… I think for me, one thing that is helpful is to make a detailed list of the things that are causing me stress that I feel like I’m trying to escape from. Once those things are named, it’s a lot easier to work on finding a solution for them. Begin with the one that is the largest pain point and start looking into ways to resolve that issue. I.e. more consistent discipline if kids are misbehaving, waking up earlier if some personal quiet time is needed, sibling conflict resolution skills if it’s kids fighting all the time, etc. Wishing you the best! God bless!
Thank you so much. I have found all things you said are so true!!!!
Am pregnant and going to be a sahm! Thank you for this!
Love this! Thank you!
Love seeing your face, friend! 🤗
🥰 🤗 Miss seeing yours!!
You are so right! Thank you
LOVE, love, love this video!!! So many good tips. It’s so important to make these things a priority or we can easily become overwhelmed and burnt out (even doing things we love!)
Lately I’ve been working on limiting social media. I went without it for a few weeks and my life was so much better. I’m going to do it again. It really is depressing to constantly see all the ads and the snippets of everyone’s life looking perfect (even thought we know it’s not) but you start to think “My kids aren’t always dressed in their Sunday best to do school” or “my home isn’t decorated like theirs” and then there’s all the ads “my life would be better if I had that” or “oh I NEED that!!” And before you know it you have bought a bunch of stuff you are donating to the thrift store and wasted money on.
Thanks for the encouragement and thoughts. ❤❤❤❤
So relate to those thoughts about social media! Totally been there! Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!
Ooo a premiere and I happen to have a spare moment. Perfect!
Am blessed to be here 🙏🙏