Overcoming Options Overwhelm

Introduction:

• • Homeschooling options have exploded over the years, leading to overwhelm.

• • Three steps to escape overwhelm and make confident choices.

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Step 1: Adopt a New Mindset:

• • Oliver Burkeman’s advice to view options as a river, not a bucket.

• • Think of options as a privilege, not a burden.

• • You won’t feel guilty for not reading every book in a library – apply the same to homeschooling.

Step 2: Establish a Good Routine:

• • Importance of routine for handling must-do tasks (FLYLady episode)

• • Routine is a container for both must-dos and options. (Dana K. White episode)

• • Incorporate loop scheduling to rotate through options on specific days or times.

• • Open time blocks for spontaneous options, especially for unschooling approaches.

• • Routine helps strike a balance between must-dos and desired options.

Step 3: Take a Break from Constantly Evaluating Options:

• • After making choices, step away from evaluating more options.

• • Turn off curriculum emails, social media accounts for a while.

• • The pursuit of slight improvements isn’t worth the stress and distraction.

Conclusion:

• • Mindset shift, routine establishment, and controlled engagement with options help overcome overwhelm.

• • Prioritize making memories, connection, and meeting core requirements.

• • Don’t let option overwhelm steal your joy and confidence in homeschooling.