Survival Mode
Are you looking for resources to help you cope with survival mode?
As a working mom who is also homeschooling, it can be hard to find the information, support, and encouragement you need to cope with all the things that are on your plate.
Here at Practical By Default, you’ll love the resources that help you juggle the working homeschool mom lifestyle.
Survival mode is important to talk about because so many working moms find themselves overwhelmed and burned out.
You will find information, tips, and encouragement. You will also find self-care resources, particularly for working moms who are busy and limited on time.
This page contains specific resources for working moms who are homeschooling. They are all written by a working homeschool mom for a working homeschool mom which means they are practical and tested.
Survival Mode Resources:
Survival mode is something most working moms who are homeschooling find themselves coping with because life is always changing, and it is easy to find yourself overwhelmed.
- What is survival mode?
- Survival mode symptoms
- 9 Signs you are in survival mode
- Warning Signs Someone Is In Survival Mode
- Why Am I In Survival Mode?
- How to stop living in survival mode
- Tips for surviving survival mode
- Survival Mode Self-Care
- How to get out of survival mode
- Survival Mode Recovery
- Signs You Are Coming Out of Survival Mode
- What Comes After Survival Mode?
- Get Out of Survival Mode Checklist
Let’s be honest, you aren’t in a fun situation but with the right tools and support, you can get out.
Survival Mode Is Real
When I first started working full-time outside of the home while continuing to homeschool my kids, I found myself swapped, spinning in circles, just trying to make it through the day.
Of course, I didn’t actually know I was going through survival mode because no one was talking about it.
Instead, moms just like me were struggling day in and day out just to make it through the day. They were exhausted and overwhelmed, blaming themselves for not being “enough” to do it all.
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Once I learned about survival mode and that it WAS real and not just something in my head, I felt a huge weight lift off of my shoulders because I realized there wasn’t something wrong with me.
Rather, I was going through a difficult situation, and I didn’t have the tools and resources to help me cope.
Survival mode isn’t something every single working mom goes through, but if you find yourself in this situation or know a friend who is going through it, having the resources on hand is a big help.
Survival Mode Journaling Page
Living in survival mode is exhausting both physically, mentally, and emotionally.
I have found that taking the time to self-reflect and journal can help me step back and see the bigger picture.
Using a notebook or the worksheets above, I want to encourage you to take a few minutes “check in” with yourself.
Survival Mode Self-care
Have you ever noticed that the first thing you remove from your to-do list when you start to feel overwhelmed, and your schedule is out of control is self-care?
Self-care isn’t selfish. Instead, view it as a way to refill your cup so you can pour out to others.
- Schedule in Self-Care
- Self-care for Introverted Moms
- How will you take care of yourself this year?
- Morning Routine: Practice Self-care In the Morning
- Self-Care Strategies to Beat Spring Burnout for Homeschool Moms
Unfortunately, when we remove those precious minutes to recharge, we end up setting ourselves up for burnout and survival mode.
If you find yourself struggling, I highly recommend starting a simple self-care routine.
You would be surprised how even just 5 minutes of downtime can help you avoid burnout as a working homeschool mom.
Survival Mode Tools:
As a working mom, you know changes in your day-to-day life can be stressful.
That’s why I appreciate having tools in my back pocket to pull out when I feel myself spinning out of control.
Learning how to prioritize and protect my energy was vital.
Sometimes life gets away from us and all we want to do is tread water without drowning, am I right?
I created this guide is designed to help you do that. To tread water and use whatever energy you have available to get at least the most important thing on your list done.
If you know a big change is coming, such as a new baby, a new job, moving, or a busy work season on the way, I find doing what I can ahead of time helps reduce stress.
If you find yourself spiraling, try:
- Taking a short walk and breath deeply
- Grabbing a journal and jot down all your feelings
- Practice progressive muscle relaxation
- Make any decisions ahead of time so you can beat decision fatigue
Learning how to manage your time and energy is a skill that takes time to learn.
Give yourself a lot of grace and love during this season of your life.
Survival Mode Books
Learning about survival mode can help you figure out the best strategies to get out.
Look for books at your local library or online. Just remember that every tip and strategy may not work for you.
Say Goodbye to Survival Mode: 9 Simple Strategies to Stress Less, Sleep More, and Restore Your Passion for Life
Choose Love: A Mother’s Blessing Gratitude Journal
Keeping a gratitude journal can help you shift your focus to appreciating the good you see in your life.
Is It Burnout?
While survival mode is not burnout, it is similar.
Community Support
When you are deep into survival mode, you can feel lonely.
Finding a community that is supportive of your working homeschool mom lifestyle can help you change your perspective and provide the encouragement you need.
Here are two online communities designed for working moms who homeschool:
Survival mode is more common among working homeschooling moms than you think.
You are not alone. I hope these tips, tools, and resources help you out.
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