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Comparisonitis. We\u2019ve all suffered from it one time or another. It is an easy trap to fall into. But what do you do when the comparison is your own ideal, and it doesn\u2019t match up? Changing gears, refocusing or just dumping your ideal on how your homeschool should be is not always easy. As moms who do it all sometimes it\u2019s not easy to let go of what we think should be, and be content with reality.<\/p>\n
Many times this false ideal is born from looking at what others have, or following someone either in real life or social media that appears to have the perfect life, look, family, what have you. The problem is, that is their reality to hold and not ours. When we continually look at how others teach their children, raise their kids, and maintain their relationships it can lead us down a path of discontentment. Ultimately it\u2019s a path that leads to unfulfillment and the feeling of lack.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve seen many moms and homeschools seriously hurt by comparisonitis and the fruit of missing the mark that it brings. Your relationships should lift you up in your pursuit of the Lord and pursuit of homeschooling your children. While you can\u2019t avoid unpleasant situations 100% of the time, if you are finding yourself in play groups, friendships, or co-ops where you are left with more \u201cwant\u201d than \u201cfulfillment\u201d, it\u2019s time to change your circle of influence!<\/p>\n
The internet is a huge resource for homeschooling resources and supplementation. Social media is a great place to network with other moms for information and inspiration. However, it\u2019s also a place where \u201cbragitis\u201d and \u201cI got it all togetheritis\u201d runs rampant. If you are following someone who makes you feel less than the mom you are, it\u2019s time to hit that unfollow button!<\/p>\n
Be careful who you give your time and attention to. Make sure those you allow in your inner circle both personally and virtually are edifying you, exhorting, and encouraging you. Anything less leads to discontentment and the exhaustion that comes from trying to be all, do all and represent all to everyone. All you have to do, be, and represent is what God calls you to do, be, and represent. That is only variety of comparisonitis we as homeschool moms should be \u201csuffering\u201d from!<\/p>\n
Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone,\u00a0without comparing themselves to someone else,\u00a0\u00a0for each one should carry their own load. — Galatians 6:4-5<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves.\u00a0When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise. — 2 Corinthians 10:12<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
And to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands,\u00a0just as we told you,\u00a0so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders\u00a0and so that you will not be dependent on anybody. — 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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