063. Study Something

<p>When I first started Elevating Motherhood, I had two episodes that I wanted to share with you…1. Create Something and 2. Study Something. Create Something came to life in episode 10…and now we’re all the way to episode 63. I wouldn’t say I got distracted so much as it didn’t feel like the “right time” to publish it.</p> <p>But now feels <em>right.</em></p> <p>Our whole world feels flipped upside down, we’re being asked to rethink basically everything…including our role as parents, our roles in our house, how we think about education, how we learn, how our kids learn, all of it.</p> <p>I want to encourage in the middle of all this change to not forget about you and your own education and life-long learning journey. I’ve found so much peace in studying things—and I want that peace for you, too. Do I mean go to college or take “official” classes? Not at all. What I want to encourage you to do is tap into your curiosity and take it one step further.</p> <p><strong>Why Study Something?</strong></p> <p>· We life-long learners (</p> <p>· It’s a way to model life-long learning for our kids</p> <p>· It acknowledges our curiosity and keeps it alive</p> <p>· It’s a way to feel happier, smarter, and more connected</p> <p>· To check something off a list</p> <p>· As an escape</p> <p>· A way to learn more about yourself—including what kind of learner you are</p> <p>· As a chance to slow down</p> <p>· A chance to turn inward</p> <p><strong>What to study?</strong> The choice is yours. Something that interests you, fills your cup, fills a need you have, or just sparks joy, curiosity, or confidence!</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Examples of Topics I’ve Studied Recently: </strong>Chickens, orchards, gardening, miniature goats, dahlias, sourdough bread, children's literature, poetry, self-improvement, cleanses, gluten free baking, paleo, Ayurveda, non-toxic lifestyle, plant identification</p> <p><strong>What I’m Studying Now/What I Plan to Study Soon: </strong>Charlotte Mason (her life and her education philosophy), education reform,