Practical Habits to Reclaim Your Rest

Practical Habits to Reclaim Your Rest

From Homeschool Better Together by Emily Brown

June 2, 2026 · 19 min · Episode 61

About this episode

Emily Brown shares practical habits to help homeschool moms reclaim their rest amidst busy lives.

Ready to finally break free from the relentless go-go-go of homeschool mom life and actually feel rested again? (Nope, that nagging to-do list doesn't count.) In this episode, I’m inviting you behind the scenes of my own summer shift—from noisy productivity to a slower, more soul-filling kind of rest. Here's the not-so-secret truth: most of us homeschool moms are absolutely terrible at resting. I know I am. Give me an empty summer calendar, and suddenly I’m knee-deep in a bedroom declutter, my head bursting with more projects than I could possibly finish. Meanwhile, my kids are doing exactly what summer’s meant for: slowing down, savoring, sleeping in, play, and a little joyful loafing. Why is it so hard for us to join them? This week, I’m reflecting on what rest really means (hint: it's way deeper than a rare solo trip to Target). There’s “day at the spa” rest, sure—but even more, there’s the everyday spiritual and emotional rest Jesus offers. I’m sharing practical habits I’m actively working on—like journaling in my Bible, being intentional with what I choose to read (and what inputs I allow!), slowing down my audiobooks (yes, really), and actually carving out margin to…

People in this episode

Host: Emily Brown

Topics covered

  • rest
  • homeschooling
  • spirituality
  • self-care
  • productivity

Keywords

  • rest
  • homeschool mom
  • spiritual rest
  • self-care habits
  • summer shift

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