Practical Habits to Reclaim Your Rest

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 just...be quiet. Maybe you’ll hear something that sparks your own personal “rest” list.

Want to create habits of rest, not just wish for them? Grab your notebook. Let’s do it.

What you'll hear in this episode:

• The honest confession: why “rest” never makes it to the top of my list—and what changed this summer.
• The four types of exhaustion (and why it matters for homeschool moms).
• What spiritual rest really looks like (spoiler: it’s not a spa day).
• My personal “habits of rest” list for summer—including practical, small ways to slow down.
• Choosing your “inputs” and why intentionality matters for an overwhelmed mind.
• How to reclaim quiet reflection and model healthier rhythms for our kids.
• The “shutdown practice” I’m experimenting with to protect my evenings and my sanity.

Resources mentioned:

• Tired of Being Tired by Jess Connolly
• Matthew 11:28-30
• Journaling Bible
• Kayse Pratt’s Weekly Reset System on sale through June 30, 2026!
• Previous episode with Kasey Pratt on monthly planning

Your turn:

• What would make your own "habits of rest" list?
• Which type of exhaustion is loudest in your life right now?
• Share your list or reflections in our homeschool community!