{"id":4488,"date":"2022-07-13T09:27:07","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T16:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/?p=4488"},"modified":"2022-07-21T20:31:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T03:31:32","slug":"ways-to-find-clarity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2022\/07\/13\/ways-to-find-clarity\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Find Clarity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3766-1024x835.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-231 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3766-1024x835.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3766-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3766-768x626.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3766-1536x1253.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3766-2048x1671.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3766-1560x1273.jpg 1560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Your time is valuable. <\/strong>As a homeschooler, homemaker, and parent you juggle a lot of roles. My hope is to maximize your energy and efficiency so that your time is well spent. The articles, printables, and resources you find here at Embracing Home Blog will always be <strong>practical and helpful. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I want to build on the good you are already doing<\/strong> to help you make a bigger impact. Your home life, routines, and invisible daily tasks are making a difference in this next generation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab a cup of coffee, a notebook, and let&#8217;s make some lists together! \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f8f4e4\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"ecosystem\" style=\"color:#000000\">[AFHE Homeschool Convention &#8211; SPECIAL POST] <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#08086c;font-size:5vw;font-style:italic;font-weight:100;line-height:1.1\">Do you feel stuck in the fog?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50.29%\">\n<p>One of my biggest frustrations is having big ideas and not knowing how to practically get there. I want usable tools that I can add to my daily life so that I am living intentionally and getting to where I want to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These days matter.<\/strong> The time that we have in our home with our kids is valuable. Homeschooling is a huge decision to change your family life and take a different path. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a homeschool mom, I am invested in the future of my kids in unique ways. How I structure routines, organize my home, and plan the schedule can make a difference. <strong>I can make small changes that will go a long way. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I learn the rhythms that work for me and my family,<strong> <\/strong>I will become<strong> more efficient and less stressed. <\/strong>I can find a balance in life and homeschooling. It does not mean that I need to &#8220;do more&#8221;. Instead, I can enjoy my life, my home, and my precious time with my kids.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:49.71%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_2446-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_2446-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_2446-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_2446-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_2446-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_2446-1560x1040.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_2446.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><sup>Photo credit: Mary Edwards<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/jessica-lewis-Ck9cig5YSn4-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3812\" width=\"488\" height=\"322\"\/><figcaption><sup>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/@jessicalewiscreative?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Jessica Lewis<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/collections\/BDBhEwm_Fzs\/productivity?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>These days matter. The time that we have in our home with our kids is valuable. <\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:67%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/jake-johnson-iSD7iyLL0IU-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4613\" width=\"482\" height=\"722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/jake-johnson-iSD7iyLL0IU-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/jake-johnson-iSD7iyLL0IU-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><figcaption><sup>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@heyjakejohnson?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Jake Johnson<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/foggy-road?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p>I have struggled with <strong>burnout, overwhelm, and an overachiever mentality.<\/strong> This blog is my little place where I share what I have experienced and what I am learning &#8211; including my mistakes. My hope is that something here will inspire you, help you feel less alone, and strengthen your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here are some posts with practical ways that I find my next steps:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2022\/05\/03\/tips-for-clarity-when-juggling-multiple-roles\/\">Tips for Clarity when Juggling Multiple Roles<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/07\/09\/energy-focus-in-homemaking\/\">5 Energy Levels in Homemaking &amp; Working from Home<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2022\/06\/17\/practical-tips-for-a-hard-season\/\">Practical Tips for a Hard Season<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/09\/21\/why-is-sabbath-rest-so-hard\/\">Why is Sabbath Rest so HARD?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/?s=morning+routine\">Morning Routines<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&gt; Simple Changes in your Home:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2022\/04\/13\/tackling-meal-planning-1-the-why\/\">Tackling Meal Planning<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/05\/12\/morning-routines-for-my-kids\/\">The Monday Meeting<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:100\">Where do you want to find clarity right now?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:100\">What areas feel foggy? Where do you feel stuck right now?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:100\">How can I encourage you today? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3738-1024x891.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-230\" width=\"452\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3738-1024x891.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3738-300x261.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3738-768x668.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3738-1536x1336.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3738-2048x1781.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3738-1560x1357.jpg 1560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>No matter what you are facing today, you are not alone. I am doing my best to stand alongside you and encourage you in your busy life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I know that you are already doing so much.<\/strong> You are making a difference in the lives of your kids, your friends, and those in your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I want to build on the good you are already doing.<\/strong> Let&#8217;s work together to make an even greater impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subscribe to the newsletter and get encouragement in your inbox &#8211; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/view.flodesk.com\/pages\/629159c685fc3bcc2f23757f\" target=\"_blank\">NEWSLETTER<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:100\">I am so glad you are here! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:100\">Have a great day!- April \ud83d\ude01<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>P.S. &#8211; If you want to get to know me better here is my burnout story: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/03\/23\/london-trip\/\">How God Met Me in London \u2013 From Burnout to Transformation<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">More on the Blog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ava-sol-rgLoXsfqt_k-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1445 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ava-sol-rgLoXsfqt_k-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ava-sol-rgLoXsfqt_k-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Summer Reading:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/06\/03\/quick-ideas-to-get-kids-into-summer-reading\/\">Quick Ideas to Get Kids into Summer Reading<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/06\/03\/how-to-revive-your-love-of-reading-this-summer\/\">How to Revive Your Love of Reading this Summer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/09\/14\/when-my-reading-plans-fail\/\">When My Reading Plans Fail<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding Hobbies: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/06\/14\/why-hobbies-matter\/\">Why Hobbies Matter<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-small-font-size\">Photo credits: Jason Paige &amp; Mary Edwards and Other photos from: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@sixteenmilesout?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Sixteen Miles Out<\/a>,  <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/@jessicalewiscreative?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Jessica Lewis<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/collections\/BDBhEwm_Fzs\/productivity?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your time is valuable. 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