242 // A Balm for Summer Burnout
Summer is half over and with all the fun comes exhaustion and overwhelm. In this episode, we address the concept of summer burnout, which can be applied to really any season of life. This episode was inspired by a voice message we received from one of our fabulous listeners. If you’d like to send us a question in the form of a voice message, just click here.
Related Episodes
Authoritative Parenting / Arguably the MOST Effective Parenting Style
Discovering YOUR Life Essentials
Solitude Through Digital Minimalism
Time Stamps:
9:40 - Summer burnout conundrum
11:23 - Parenting alone during summer
13:30 - WEIRD parenting
17:00 - Play dates with other adults present
12:41 - What does self care look like for you?
24:00 - Have a loose routine
28:29 - Time outside
30:21 - Reducing the expectation to entertain our kids
32:45 - Settle into the boredom
35:40 - The glitch can feel long and hard
39:18 - Choose time for solitude
40:30 - Incorporate quiet time for older children
43:00 - Implement quiet time with a positive energy