“How I Work from Home and Homeschool Without Losing My Mind (Real Routine Inside!)”

“How I Work from Home and Homeschool Without Losing My Mind (Real Routine Inside!)”

How you can Work from Home and Homeschool Without Losing your Mind
Behind the Scenes of Real-Life Routine (With Time Stamps!)

Let’s be honest—juggling work and homeschool sounds like a recipe for chaos. And some days, it is. But over time, I’ve discovered rhythms (not rigid schedules) that help me stay sane, present, and even productive. Spoiler alert: it’s not about doing everything, it’s about doing the right things in the right season.

Here’s a behind-the-scenes peek at what my typical weekday looks like—with timestamps, real talk, and what actually gets done.

☀️ 7:00 AM – My “Me Time” (Sort Of)

  • What I plan: Wake up, read my Bible, journal, and drink my favorite coffee that gives me clarity and clean energy.

  • Reality: I’m usually groggy, but this short pocket of peace helps me lead my day with purpose instead of pressure.

🧹 8:00 AM – Morning Flow + Chores

  • We do light chores together (yes, the kids help!), make breakfast, and go over our plan for the day.

  • I try to keep this screen-free and rooted in connection—it sets the tone for everything else.

📚 9:00 AM – Homeschool Block

  • This is our focused learning window.

  • Depending on the day, we rotate Bible study, read-alouds, hands-on math, or nature study.

  • I use loop scheduling and learning-style-aligned resources (which I share inside my 

  • Mamma Hub to keep us consistent without burnout.

📝 Pro Tip: If you have a business call or deadline, you can  bump homeschool to later or use independent tools like audiobooks or online lessons. Flexibility is freedom.

💻 11:00 AM – Work Sprint #1

  • I carve out time to answer messages, create content, check in with my team, or mentor moms in my community.

  • The kids play, finish independent work, or have quiet time with screens (educational-ish 😅).

🥗 12:30 PM – Lunch + Reset

  • We eat together and try to get outside—even if it’s just the front step or a walk around the block.

  • I try not to multitask through lunch. The reconnection time matters.

📱 1:30 PM – Work Sprint #2 / Creative Projects

  • This is when I batch record content, prep emails, host Zoom calls, or work on behind-the-scenes projects.

  • Other days, I might be in full mom mode—errands, appointments, or helping with hobbies.

🧺 4:00 PM – Household Catch-Up

  • Quick tidy-up, start dinner, and brain-dump whatever didn’t get done.

  • I might check in on messages or tie up business loose ends while dinner cooks.

🍽 6:00 PM – Dinner + Wind Down

  • We eat as a family and chat about the day’s wins and weird moments.

  • After dinner, we clean up, then either read, watch something together, or prep for tomorrow.

🌙 9:00 PM – Power Down / Dream Up

  • The kids head to bed, and I use this time for quiet—sometimes journaling, sometimes Netflix.

  • If I’m inspired, I’ll plan content or read something that grows my vision.

  • If I’m not? I rest. Because grace > grind.

💡 What Keeps Me Sane:

  • God first. When I start with Him, everything else falls into place (or at least feels less heavy).

  • Rhythms, not rigid schedules. Our life has a flow, not a military timeline.

  • Systems + automation. From homeschool to business, I automate what I can and keep tools simple.

  • Support network. Whether it's my homeschool crew, biz team, or fellow mom friends—we weren’t meant to do this alone.

  • Reminders that this is a season. I won’t always be doing it all—but I’ll always be thankful I showed up for it.

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  • Real-life routines (like this one!)

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