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RAR #249: How a “Best Moments” List can Help You Love Your Homeschool featuring Jon Acuff

Sep 5, 2024

Jon Acuff, a motivational speaker and author, joins the discussion to explore how reflecting on past achievements can reshape your future vision as a homeschooler. He shares insights from his upcoming book, co-authored with his daughters, about achieving goals amid life's chaos. They emphasize the importance of a ‘Best Moments’ list, celebrating both big and small joys, and embracing unique parenting styles without succumbing to social media comparisons. This engaging chat encourages listeners to find joy and purpose in their homeschooling journey.

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Quick takeaways

Reflecting on past achievements can alleviate future goal-setting anxiety, helping homeschool parents recognize what they truly value.

Adopting a flexible approach to goal-setting allows families to pursue interests in a manageable way, reducing burnout and fostering enthusiasm.

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The Challenge of Long-Term Goals

Setting long-term goals can be daunting for many people, as it often involves projecting far into the future, which can trigger feelings of insecurity and overwhelm. The conversation highlights how this pressure to envision a perfect future can create a 'vision wall' that hinders progress. Instead of focusing solely on future aspirations, it's encouraged to reflect on past achievements and meaningful moments. This practice not only alleviates the anxiety associated with forecasting the future but also can reveal insights about what one truly values and desires moving forward.

Dismantle the Vision Wall to Clear Your Path

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Embrace Your Boundless Imagination

00:42

Nurture, Don't Suffocate Passion

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Intro

2min

Celebrating Life's Moments

9min

Finding Joy in Homeschooling

6min

Embracing Your Parenting Journey in a World of Comparisons

5min

Reclaiming Passions in Homeschooling

19min

Celebrating Children's Book Choices

3min

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Which of these two activities would be easier for you?

Describe the best life you could achieve over the next twenty years.
Describe the best things that have happened to you over the past twenty years.

I know that as a busy wife and mama, dreaming for the future can feel daunting. As I was reading Jon Acuff’s book, All It Takes Is a Goal this summer, I was struck by how this exercise can shift our perspectives as homeschool mamas and mentors of our children.

In today’s episode, New York Times bestselling author and speaker Jon Acuff is joining me to discuss how to actually achieve those goals amidst the busyness of daily life (hint: you’re probably already doing more than you think!).

We’ll also chat about the book he wrote with his teenage daughters, How Teens Win: The Student’s Guide to Accomplishing Big Goals, which comes out September 10, 2024.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

How looking back at our best moments, big and small, can help us create a vision for the future
Why it’s okay that your imagination for your kids is bigger than your calendar
How auditioning small goals helps you successfully transition from optimism and realism for yourself and your kids

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