Often the most impacting life lessons are ones learned through making mistakes- finding yourself anxious or unfulfilled and then being prompted to make a mindset shift. Each of these shifts has dramatically changed the paths I have taken and how I show up as a Christ-follower, wife, friend, mother, and business owner. 1. Busy doesn’t equal successful: I have often overcomplicated life and our homeschooling and have had busy days that felt empty. Simplifying our priorities, schedule, and school life down to what really matters brings true fulfillment and peace. 2. Forgiveness is a gift that you give yourself: Holding on to grudges and offenses used to weigh me down. I believed that if I truly forgave, the offender was “off the hook” and could hurt me again. I have learned that forgiveness is a gift that I give myself to set my own heart free. Setting boundaries isn’t the same as harboring unforgiveness. 3. Gratitude changes how you see the world: I have often focused on the negative or on what I want to achieve or be, rather than where I was in that moment. I saw it as being an “achiever”, but really it was being ungrateful and discontent. I have learned that I can go after goals while still maintaining gratitude.  4. Being vulnerable in creativity is always worth it: Pushing myself to be vulnerable and show the world my creativity, despite what others may think, has brought joy and freedom to my life and made me feel the most like myself. I used to hold back or only show up in certain ways to certain people, but when I tasted the freedom in being myself, I don’t think I can ever go back. 5. God-dreams are better than self-dreams: I never imagined I would be where I am today, homeschooling and with the growth of Treehouse Schoolhouse. I am constantly floored with the impact it has had on so many lives and homes and how deeply fulfilling it is for my own heart. I thought I wanted to be a traditional classroom teacher, but God had far better dreams for my life.  I’d love to hear from you: ✨ What’s a mindset shift that’s shaped your journey?