The kind of day I am having today makes the subject of motivation quite hard to think about. But you know it's in my head anyway and I kind of think I need to say something on the subject even if it just gets some good stuff into my head.

Today all my kids are in a grump, the type of mood that makes you suspicious that maybe they are coming down with something. They have been niggling each other all day, any work has had to be drawn out of them like pulling teeth and I have to admit I have had one of my " that's it I'm giving up" days!!!! So you wouldn't set my lovely offspring up or me as the epitome of motivation today. I'm smiling as I write this because actually as the day draws into evening it doesn't seem anywhere near as bad as it did this morning at about 11am. It never does though does it?

Where do we draw our motivation from each day? Do we wake up feeling full of beans and raring to go with the most wonderful, exciting plans that you know are going to have the kids engrossed. Or like today for me, is it one of those days when you just want to go back to bed!!! I know I always feel loads better if I have had chance to do some good planning and got all my materials together. The subject matter needs to inspire me for it to have a knock on effect for the kids. But probably top of my list for motivating me and my tribe to have a productive, unstressful day is if we have plans to see people that day or if the children have extra activities planned.Breaking out of routine works wonders to head off the " I don't want to work" bug. My kids are at the age when the highlight of any day is the opportunity to see their friends and it always has a good effect on their motivation to work hard at their lessons.

But bottom line, the one thing that has pulled me back today has been a good chat with God. He is able above all else to motivate our little homeschool into action. Prayer has worked wonders so many times and I'm thrilled that my kids have seen for themselves just how powerful talking to their Father God is.

Anyway I hope my ramblings have been of some help and encouragement. I know I'm not on my own, we all have days when motivation seems to be non-existent and we just can't wait to get into bed again. I'm going to keep bringing it back to God, he has helped loads today.

Deb

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Posted by JavaMama

Hi, I saw your post on the homepage of HSB and it caught my eye. I am having or was having one of those days too! I didn't get up when I needed to due to getting up 5 times in the middle of the night with a stuffy nose 2 year old. This morning it really helped me to get motivated was knowing that even though I "feel" rotten and like I just want to go crawl back into bed....I don't have to keep feeling that way! I can change my attitude by focusing on where my joy is found: Christ and I can have it right now!! Even if the morning started off wrong or I just got up in a mood. Remembering also that satan doens't want me to have a good day with my family can be a good motivator....remember Job?

Today....count it all JOY when you face trials of many kinds.....including the trials of our emotions. I hope that you have a GREAT day!!

JOYfully in Him,
Kelli

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Posted by educatingmummy

We have had a week like that!

I sit here typing and feeling my ears ringing after a major explosive squabble.

I'm holding on to God!

Next week is going to be better.

Love Sianne

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Posted by jayfromcleveland

I say, where's Bruce Old Bean been keeping himself of late? Keeping a rawtha low profile, eh wot? I sore his post at JenIg's blog and surfed over to this side of the HSB pond to look for him. By the bye, I reposted instructions for including the NABO graphic at my blog, in case anyone cares. Best wishes in the New Year to our UK home-ed friends. Cheers, jay

P.S. has anyone seen the new series of Dr. Who? We'd love to see that sometime.

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Posted by deedeeuk

....but I just received my winter issues of TOS and wanted to say a HUGE 'WELL DONE!!!!' to Jane for the brilliant article about Living Heritage UK!! Well written and it's good to have positive things said about home education over here! Keep up the good work guys!

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Posted by MamaJ

What you said certainly hit a chord with me. I have way too many of "those days". And it made me think, maybe the reason I have so many of "those days" is because I don't spend enough time with God to head off the baby blues, which is what it is for me. My children are both under two, and 11 1/2 months apart. I've found each and every day a challenge, and many, many days I wonder if it's ever going to get better. But honestly, you've motivated me to get motivated! In other words, to spend more time learning from God so I can get motivated for the rest of my day! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and reminding this mom that she's not alone either!

Mama J.

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