{"id":6044,"date":"2025-09-02T04:04:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T11:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/?p=6044"},"modified":"2025-11-24T16:16:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T23:16:16","slug":"how-to-design-your-own-personal-curriculum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2025\/09\/02\/how-to-design-your-own-personal-curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Design Your Own Personal Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Borrow the best parts of academia and make them work for your personal growth. [ Detailed How-To + free PDF ]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a summer evening after the kids had gone to bed. When our college students are home, my husband and I have a routine of lounging on the couches with books or scrolling on social media for a bit. We often share what we read or whatever random video we find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That night I saw <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@bookcaseyyy\/video\/7538186839119760653\">this TikTok by bookcasey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Quick summary:<em> She asked if anyone knows how to create a curriculum for furthering their own learning. She talked about being paralyzed by choice, not knowing where to start, and not knowing how to map it out.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It was one of those posts that I thought about the next day and it sparked ideas within me to share here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You all know that being intellectually alive has radically changed my life and given me a fresh perspective in mid-life. I went from <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/open.substack.com\/pub\/embracinghome\/p\/listless-boring-and-dull-when-the?r=1qjcbv&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false\">being an angry mom<\/a> to someone who <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/open.substack.com\/pub\/embracinghome\/p\/when-hobbies-feel-out-of-reach?r=1qjcbv&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false\">makes space for hobbies<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/open.substack.com\/pub\/embracinghome\/p\/from-stuck-to-inspired-a-hobby-starting?r=1qjcbv&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false\">rediscovered deep joy in learning<\/a>. This has changed my relationships, free time, and even my spending habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I enjoy making a life style of learning more approachable for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I got you if: you miss taking structured classes, you want to approach your personal learning in a more academic way, or you hope to reach a specific goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Post Overview:<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; How to choose personal curriculum topics?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Deciding how to divide up your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Laying out the material in a sustainable way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Creating a syllabus \/ course map for the semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Mapping out weekly goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Celebrating milestones.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Choosing personal curriculum topics:<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/open.substack.com\/pub\/embracinghome\/p\/from-stuck-to-inspired-a-hobby-starting?r=1qjcbv&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false\">choosing a hobby<\/a>, this process can be as unique as you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I recommend starting with what sparks your interest.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to take a more academic approach I would begin with the basic subjects but add some whimsy to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcda Literature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfdb History &amp; Culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd2c Science &amp; Curiosity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2795 Math &amp; Logic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u270d\ufe0f Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfc3 PE &amp; Wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfa8 Arts &amp; Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf0e Languages &amp; Life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udee0 Life Skills &amp; Electives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Check out this free PDF list I created!<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Personal-Curriculum-Ideas-.pdf\">Personal Curriculum Idea List<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of a personal curriculum is that there are no grades, deadlines, or finals. You can \u201cenroll\u201d in one or two classes this season and move at your own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Action Step: <strong>Make a quick list of what grabbed your attention, then choose 2.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"image-link image2 is-viewable-img\" href=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1550592704-6c76defa9985?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwyN3x8bGVhcm5pbmd8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzU2MzExMDg3fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/photo-1550592704-6c76defa9985.jpg\" alt=\"person holding on red pen while writing on book\" class=\"wp-image-6046\" title=\"person holding on red pen while writing on book\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/photo-1550592704-6c76defa9985.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/photo-1550592704-6c76defa9985-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/photo-1550592704-6c76defa9985-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/photo-1550592704-6c76defa9985-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@lilartsy\">lilartsy<\/a> on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Divide up your time:<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have found that setting calendar specific personal goals helpful in actually making progress. I adjust my planning depending on my time constraints, caregiving tasks, and other commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>shorter sprints at about 6-8 weeks (one topic at a time during a busy season)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 &#8211; 2 topics to focus on for the season (fall, winter, spring, summer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>academic style blocking (full semesters 15-18 weeks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Action Step: <strong>What time frame works for your current schedule and planning?<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"image-link image2 is-viewable-img\" href=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!B7wQ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F40e7e231-a278-40d4-b2f5-343bebbbe8d9_1080x1148.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!B7wQ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F40e7e231-a278-40d4-b2f5-343bebbbe8d9_1080x1148.jpeg\" alt=\"brown canlendar\" title=\"brown canlendar\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@monicasauro\">Monica Sauro<\/a> on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Sustainable planning:<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I find that no matter what I am learning about, <strong>having a home base keeps me focused.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I choose a specific book, YouTube channel, or reading list to keep me grounded in the subject. From there I can divide my time into chapters, categories, or books read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Let\u2019s work this out with an example.<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Subject:<\/strong> \ud83d\uddbc\ufe0fSketching &amp; Watercolor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time Frame: <\/strong>8 week sprint<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Book: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sdionbaker.com\/books\">Draw Your Day by Samantha Dion Baker<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sustainable planning:<\/strong> In the Table of Contents there are 2 distinct sections to the book. \u201cGetting Started\u201d = 7 topics \/ \u201cIdeas for Drawing\u201d = 10 topics + drawing prompt. I could invest 45 min to 1 hour at 2 times per week and finish the book in about 8 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I had more time during the week I could add in some YouTube tutorials based on the specific drawing prompt. (For example p.102 mentions architecture and perspective drawing.) Or I could stretch it to 10 weeks if the kids get sick or we have an out of town trip planned.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Action Step: <strong>What book (or other learning tool) will be your home base?<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"image-link image2 is-viewable-img\" href=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!5hIT!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F82cd7b2c-893a-4ebb-8ee4-814545145f6e_1080x506.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!5hIT!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F82cd7b2c-893a-4ebb-8ee4-814545145f6e_1080x506.jpeg\" alt=\"a planner with two pens sitting on top of it\" title=\"a planner with two pens sitting on top of it\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@2hmedia\">2H Media<\/a> on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Creating a syllabus \/ course map:<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In academia, a syllabus is essentially a <strong>roadmap<\/strong> for a class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It sets expectations, outlines the learning journey, and helps both teacher and student know where they\u2019re headed. You can borrow those same principles for a personal curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Elements of a Syllabus:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Course Objectives<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What do you want to learn, practice, or experience by the end?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(e.g., \u201cBe able to cook 5 new international dishes\u201d or \u201cRead 6 novels by women authors.\u201d)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Materials<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Texts, resources, tools, or supplies needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(Books, podcasts, trail maps, yoga mat, art supplies, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schedule \/ Timeline<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How long will this \u201ccourse\u201d last? A semester, a month, a season?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Break it down into weeks or modules for structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assignments \/ Projects<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What activities will you actually <em>do<\/em>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(Weekly hikes, essays, recipes, sketches, journaling prompts.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assessment \/ Reflection<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How will you know you\u2019re learning or growing?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(Keep a log, write a reflection at the end, or share progress with a friend.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expectations &amp; Workload<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set realistic time commitments (e.g., 2 hours\/week vs. daily practice).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Define whether this is \u201cserious study\u201d or \u201clight exploration.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Policies &#8211; <\/strong>written with self kindness in mind\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grace Periods \u2014 It\u2019s okay to pause when life gets full; you can always pick back up later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Substitutions Welcome \u2014 Swap a book, project, or practice if your interest shifts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gold Stars Mindset \u2014 Showing up at all counts as a win; there\u2019s no such thing as failure here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audit Option \u2014 Some weeks you might just \u201caudit\u201d by watching, reading lightly, or listening it\u2019s still part of the journey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-Care Clause \u2014 Rest, joy, and play all count as valid learning activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible Attendance \u2014 Missing days or skipping assignments doesn\u2019t erase your progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Action Step: <strong>Take a few minutes and journal out the answers to each of these areas above. Just quick, from the gut responses, nothing to elaborate.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"image-link image2 is-viewable-img\" href=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!tPXN!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa04c3b58-2932-427f-8bcb-a714728bef57_1080x901.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!tPXN!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa04c3b58-2932-427f-8bcb-a714728bef57_1080x901.jpeg\" alt=\"silver laptop computer near notebook\" title=\"silver laptop computer near notebook\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@marissacristina\">Marissa Grootes<\/a> on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Celebrating milestones:<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reaching milestones deserves to be noticed. It does not have to be a big event, but it helps to pause and see how far you have come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Small or large, these markers remind you that the effort you put in is paying off.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrating is also more meaningful when you share it. Invite a friend to join you for coffee and talk about what you learned. Share a photo of your finished project with your family. Treat yourself to a favorite meal or a slow day of rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The point is not to perform for others but to honor the progress and joy that comes with building your own personal curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>A few ideas:<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Host a \u201cgraduation lunch\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 invite a friend or two to hear about what you\u2019ve learned. Meet up for burgers and share your milestone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a mini certificate<\/strong> \u2014 design a playful award for yourself and hang it where you\u2019ll see it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share a progress post<\/strong> \u2014 write a short update in a journal, blog, or even a quick text to a friend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plan a themed night<\/strong> \u2014 watch a movie, cook a meal, or listen to music connected to what you just finished.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treat yourself<\/strong> \u2014 buy fresh flowers, a new book, or enjoy a favorite dessert.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take a reflection walk<\/strong> \u2014 head outside and think through what you gained from the experience. (bonus: journaling your thoughts after)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mark your progress visually<\/strong> \u2014 add a sticker, doodle, or note on a calendar or in your planner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Action Step: <strong>What will you do to mark significant milestones in this learning journey? Make a plan to involve others and celebrate in a simple way.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"image-link image2 is-viewable-img\" href=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!3NLw!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F254d04a0-f884-4639-82a5-0e00d957081a_1080x489.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!3NLw!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F254d04a0-f884-4639-82a5-0e00d957081a_1080x489.jpeg\" alt=\"assorted-color balloons on air\" title=\"assorted-color balloons on air\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@sagarp7\">Sagar Patil<\/a> on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Update:<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>After this post got so much attention and positive feedback, it sparked a fun creative project for me! <\/em>\ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>My online course will give you direction without adding more noise to your life. I\u2019ll walk you through the exact steps to build a Personal Curriculum that actually fits your busy schedule (including some roadblocks that will keep you stuck). Full of simple steps, helpful PDFs, and space to learn at your pace.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mark-s-school104.teachable.com\/l\/pdp\/how-to-build-a-personal-curriculum\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!pezd!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4153738e-d065-4045-873c-2f35b55e08d0_6912x3456.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mark-s-school104.teachable.com\/l\/pdp\/how-to-build-a-personal-curriculum\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the frustrations of adulting is moving away from the academic year full of learning and new ideas and into endless careers and monotonous work days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have found that creating my own personal curriculum is a way back to joy and delight. It probably seems like \u201ctoo much\u201d to others. And that\u2019s okay. It\u2019s not for everyone or every season. But if you are inspired by this post I encourage you to try it out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start small and build a sustainable schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give yourself grace for when (not if) you get behind. Set backs do not erase your progress. Celebrate your wins, gold stars, and fun moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am excited for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcdd<em>Happy Learning!<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a class=\"image-link image2\" href=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!Cwwh!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb01bb460-3627-45e7-80a9-1293733e5083_1344x256.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!Cwwh!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb01bb460-3627-45e7-80a9-1293733e5083_1344x256.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:516px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a class=\"image-link image2 is-viewable-img can-restack\" href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/ineihjU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/$s_!uzzx!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3698ef80-c355-4a07-b116-4cc2c14396ee_2696x3595.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>I dive deeper into ways to make space for personal growth in my book Subtle Resistance.<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/fR7E671\">grab your copy!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Borrow the best parts of academia and make them work for your personal growth. 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