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Learn the puzzle of motivation with our latest insights...
And, fun question--how long have you been homesteading?
Cedie Omaña
June 26, 2024
How long have you been homesteading? |
In Today's Edition:
Homestead Tip 🌱
Poll Results From Last Tuesday! 📊
Personal Development: Unpacking the Puzzle of Motivation 🧩
A Steady Family: Growing Independent Spirits 💛
Today's Top Picks 🛍️
Let’s Keep It Reel 🤣
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Homestead Tip of the Day:
Try to increase your plant stock by learning to divide perennials. Plants like hostas, daylilies, and peonies can be dug up and split into several pieces each with a portion of root and shoots. Make sure to replant immediately and water well.
Poll Results From Last Tuesday 📊
What's your approach to integrating technology into your homestead?
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Highly tech-driven (smart tools and automation)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Moderately tech-using (basic tools and equipment)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Minimally tech-reliant (traditional methods)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ No tech at all (completely traditional)
via @beehiiv polls
Get ready to participate in fun polls in our next newsletters! 😉
Personal Development
Unpacking the Puzzle of Motivation 🧩
Motivation is the engine that powers our actions. It's what pushes us to pursue our goals, whether it's excelling at work, learning a new skill, or sticking to a fitness routine.
Key Theories of Motivation:
Intrinsic Motivation: This comes from within us—like doing something because it makes us feel happy or fulfilled.
Extrinsic Motivation: This type of motivation is driven by external rewards, such as money, praise, or fame.
Drive Theory: This theory suggests that our actions are fueled by biological drives that demand satisfaction. We do things to reduce internal tension caused by unmet needs.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: According to Abraham Maslow, we are motivated by a hierarchy of needs starting from basic (like food and safety) to more advanced needs (like self-esteem and self-actualization).
Key Theories of Motivation:
Set Clear Goals: Having specific, achievable goals can increase your motivation by giving you a clear target to aim for.
Find Your Why: Understanding why you want to achieve a goal can boost your intrinsic motivation and keep you going even when the going gets tough.
Break It Down: Large goals can be overwhelming. Breaking them into smaller, manageable tasks can make them feel more achievable and less daunting.
Celebrate Small Wins: Recognizing and celebrating progress, no matter how small, can provide a sense of achievement and encourage you to keep pushing forward.
Mix It Up: Keeping your routines fresh and exciting can help maintain your interest and motivation. Try new methods or approaches to keep things interesting.
From The Steady Home Gang
Spread the Steady Love 💚
Got a friend whose plants have their own names? 🌿 Welcome to The Steady Home crew—where plant obsessions are totally normal!
Join us to swap stories, trade seeds, and turn our gardens into envy-inducing masterpieces! Let's plant some laughs and grow greatness together!
A Steady Family
Growing Independent Spirits 💛
Fostering independence in your family is like teaching someone to ride a bike—eventually, you have to let go of the seat.
Here are some tips on how to effectively encourage independence while ensuring everyone feels supported:
Offer Choices: Whether it's picking out an outfit or choosing what to have for lunch, giving choices helps build decision-making skills. Just be sure the options are age-appropriate.
Encourage Problem Solving: Instead of swooping in to fix every problem, guide your family members through the process of finding solutions. Ask questions like, "What do you think you could do to solve this?"
Set Realistic Goals: Help set goals that are challenging yet achievable. This builds the habit of aiming high while managing expectations.
Teach Basic Skills: From tying shoelaces to managing a budget, teaching practical life skills is a cornerstone of independence. It’s like giving them the tools they need to build their own house one day.
Let Them Make Mistakes: Mistakes are not just okay; they’re valuable! They're like personal trainers for building strength and resilience.
Communicate Openly: Keep the lines of communication open. Encourage your family to express their thoughts and feelings, and make sure they know their voices are heard.
Adjust as Needed: What works for one may not work for another, or what worked last year might not fit this year. Be flexible and adjust your approach as your family grows and changes.
By giving the right support and the freedom to explore, you’re setting your family up for a lifetime of success. So go ahead, loosen your grip on those handlebars, and watch them pedal forward on their own. You’ve got this!
The Steady Home’s Giggle Chamber
What did the cabbage say to the tomato during the argument?
"Lettuce not be so sour!"
Let’s Keep It Reel!
I've put together some fantastic farm videos that are sure to make you laugh. Take a look and enjoy the fun!
When the only way to give your sheep a spa day is with a wheelbarrow:
@nadjafarmgirl Sometimes you have to be creative 😅 #funny #funnyanimals #farm #farmlife #farmtok #sheep #sheepoftiktok #sheepfarmer #sheepfarming #lifeha... See more
Check out this hilarious chicken teamwork in action:
@c_wondersoffarming Team work! #chicken #farming #corn #funny #animals agriculture
When you tried on a llama mask and totally confused real llamas:
@llyricthellama Meeting a new llama #funnyllama #llamamask #llamajoke #llamas #cutellama #llamalove #funllama #happyllamas #bestpets #llamalife #llamafun ... See more
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