HOMESCHOOL MOM SELF-CARE: Taking Care of Your Needs vs. Mommy Martyrdom & Burnout

Hello friends! Welcome to my channel One Blessed Mess for this video talking all about homeschool mom self-care & how I take care of my needs as a mom constantly on the go! I also delve into mommy martyrdom culture we can oftentimes see in the homeschooling world, and why I think that is ultimately an unhealthy route to go.
If you are new here, hi and welcome! I'm Christie, and I just wrapped up my 4th year homeschooling 5 kids (ages 12, 11, 9, 4, and 2!) My husband and I pulled our kids out of public school, moved to our house in the country, and haven't looked back! I love sharing my (authentic + honest) journey with you all, and hope you will join me as we navigate our footing in the world of homeschooling!
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[@OneBlessedMess]

Good morning, Mamas! ☕️ I hope you enjoy today's video! What are some self-care activities that help get you through the school year? ❤

[@erinleighan7]

You are my fave KZbinr when it comes to vulnerability in life and homeschooling. Thank you for taking time to do this!

[@homeschoolmamaself-care]

Beautiful video! I absolutely agree (obviously) that moms need to take care of themselves: hence, the title of my book, podcast and KZbin channel 😂 I’m glad the subject is getting more attention. It is what keeps us homeschooling with happiness. And not burnout, because mama martyrdom ain’t cool. We homeschool mamas are indeed still human and have human needs. I offer life coaching in the homeschool community now to help homeschool moms own their lives, discover who they are outside their homeschool mom roles, and live their lives on purpose.

[@proverbs31cosmetics39]

Mom had colon cancer in 2001 it was hard seeing my mom fight for her life. I was 11 yrs old at that time. I heard my parents talking and I saw my mom crying and worrying about her chores and about sending my dad with lunch and I stepped in the room. I grab her hand and I reminded her that God says for he has not given us a spirit of fear but that of power, love, and a sound mind ❤ I told her that God will guide us through this storm just don't let go of his mighty hand. She was cancer free for 12 years and it came back more vicious but I prayed over her body and I reminded her that God will guide us through it again and she was more depressed and I told her this is our Job test. And Once again God did the miracle of healing her. She's been cancer free for about 10 yrs. Amen!

[@OneBlessedMess]

I love hearing this!!! Praise the Lord! 🙌🙌♥️

[@autumnfuentes2418]

Thank you for sharing this! It was good to hear someone say out loud some of the things I’ve been feeling!

[@OneBlessedMess]

I am so glad you're here!! ♥️♥️

[@sarasali3077]

Thank you so much for this video. ❤❤❤❤

[@OneBlessedMess]

Thank YOU for being here! ♥️♥️

[@SimplyOrganizedMeg]

You’ll never know how much I needed this video right now. I don’t even know who I am anymore. I genuinely feel like my only reason for living is for my kids. I don’t have a single friend and I’m exhausted. (PS. I was also diagnosed with ADHD last year and I’m still trying to figure that out) Thank you for this. ❤

[@OneBlessedMess]

Oh, Mama! I promise you that you're not alone in feeling this way ♥️ There's always always hope, and sometimes even small adjustments in our day help steer us in the right direction to fill our own cups so we can continue giving to others. Big big hugs!!

[@SimplyOrganizedMeg]

@@OneBlessedMess❤

[@Panda-nc9mo]

I love this video! You’re so sweet! You are important 💖💖💖

[@OneBlessedMess]

🥰🥰🥰 Thank you so much for being here!

[@Mrs.Gibbs.]

I know you said the Jefferson robot was weird but that had me rolling so hard!!!! I need that laugh so bad!

[@OneBlessedMess]

😂😂😂😂

[@claudiacasallas2504]

❤ I loved this video. I feel the same way about a mental break during summer and having time with my husband. ❤ thanks for making it real

[@CKClevmama]

This is a beautiful message! Thank you! I'd love to promote your video to all the ladies in my local MOPS group!❤

[@Goodtimes523]

Awesome video as always. It has been me a long time to prioritize self care for myself but this year I finally did it.

[@OneBlessedMess]

Way to go, friend!!! ♥️

[@myshaharmon6808]

Christie, hard learned self care routine sounds so much like my own. ❤ I too learned the hard way to find joy in the chaos and in the mundane tasks of motherhood because those chaotic moments and mundane tasks are a blessing and if they are done daily then I feel better every single day. I don’t need spa days and anything elaborate to consider that I am caring for myself. I just needed to find ways to keep my sanity. And that was keeping my house and my health in order daily. God bless you and your heart for us homeschooling mamas out here just trying to make it work ❤

[@OneBlessedMess]

Amen, Mama!! Love your attitude! ♥️

[@jennifere2497]

I love your videos, they are so encouraging ❤ I’m a mum of 4 with a newborn, and there’s been so much guilt and sadness because I’ve been feeling like I can never do enough for my kids and husband, let alone myself! But this was helpful and brightened my spirits. Your smile is contagious 😊

[@OneBlessedMess]

Aww thank you so much for being here, you're in the right place! You're doing an amazing job, Mama!! ♥️♥️

[@brittanynicole92]

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I enjoyed the reminder and knowing that there are other moms who are called to the same life as me. Who put a voice to the thoughts I have both good and hard. It’s a beautiful life being a homeschooling and stay at home mom.

[@OneBlessedMess]

Amen, sis!!! ♥️♥️

[@connievanmeter3206]

Oh girl, thank God for your positive perspective and encouraging spirit!💕 My flesh really needed to hear this!

[@OneBlessedMess]

Thank you as always for being here, friend! ♥️

[@nayeliruiz6316]

I agree with you, you learn the hard way, I burned myself out with no self care to the point of being diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety 😢, and on hard days like today, it's so gratifying to hear I am enough, thank you 🙏

[@OneBlessedMess]

Big hugs, Mama!! I have been there, but there are always brighter days ahead! ♥️♥️♥️

[@homeschoolmamaself-care]

Definitely, you are enough.

[@lisaowens1684]

Wow thank you your so inspiring you had me in tears I needed this today just love your channel you always make me feel better I’m kinda new here and just love it

[@OneBlessedMess]

Aww welcome!! I'm so glad this video blessed you! 🥰

[@John316always]

This was so encouraging 👏 thank you! ❤

[@OneBlessedMess]

Thank you for being here!! ♥️

[@Panda-nc9mo]

Good morning! Great video! I’ve learned that that hubby time every evening is golden in so many important areas of our lives ! Thanks for sharing that with others! 💕

[@OneBlessedMess]

Yesss! ♥️♥️

[@Yourlearningbox]

Self care for me during the beginning is a nice planner, nice markers (yes i gotta have some), clean room thats suoer organized. Later when things get kinda dud, i normally self care by movement and walk or wake up and get fully dressed!

[@homeschoolmamaself-care]

Yes I have to push my husband into the doctors office too! (And he IS a doctor!!)😂

[@OneBlessedMess]

Hahaha that is hilarious! 😂😂

[@Stephanie_W09]

Very encouraging video…. I especially resonated with the point you made about feeling burnt out in doing the same repetitive things but we work hard for our families and therefore we deserve to take care of ourselves too ❤ Thank you! Losing yourself in caring for our homes and family is something I think that definitely does happen but it shouldn’t be that way. We do need to find things in our daily life that brings us additional joy in other ways. ❤

[@OneBlessedMess]

Amen, sister!!! ♥️♥️

[@Panda-nc9mo]

Regarding beachbody workouts… I miss those! I sure wish u were a coach! You already motivate with homeschooling! Thanks for everything you share 💖

[@OneBlessedMess]

You are so sweet, thank you!! It had been awhile since I have done a Beachbody workout, but wow! They have so many great ones now!! ♥️

[@amyshippy5935]

Would you mind sharing which beachbody program you are doing? I need some ideas for when I'm done with barre blend!

[@OneBlessedMess]

I'm doing MBF (hosted by Megan Davies!) It is SO good!

[@amyshippy5935]

@@OneBlessedMess thank you!! I will check that one out next!