1. Confidence Through Divine Identity
Your worth isn’t tied to how well you homeschool.
It’s rooted in who you are: a child of God.
“We did not come to this earth to gain our worth – we brought it with us.”
— Ardeth G. Kapp, The Joy of the Journey (Deseret Book, 1992)
When you truly understand your divine identity, you stop seeking validation.
You realize you are already enough.
Action Step: Write down three ways your unique talents make you the perfect teacher for your children.
2. Confidence Through Trust in God’s Plan
Homeschooling is hard.
But God’s plan is bigger than your challenges.
“Faith is trust that God sees what we cannot and that He knows what we do not.”
— Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Infinite Power of Hope,” Ensign, November 2008
Trusting Him doesn’t mean the path will be easy.
It means you’re never alone.
Action Step: When self-doubt creeps in, pray.
Then write down one way you’ve seen God’s hand in your homeschool recently.
3. Confidence Through Action, Not the Past
Many of us look to the past for proof of our abilities.
But confidence is forward-focused.
Brooke Castillo teaches:
- Decide to believe in your future self.
- Take action, even when you feel fear.
- Embrace failure as part of growth.
“Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.”
— Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Scribner, 2016)
Action Step: Write one thought that helps you focus on your future potential, like:
“I can learn this,” or “I’m capable of figuring this out.”
4. Confidence Through Radical Self-Acceptance
Stop judging your imperfections.
Start embracing all parts of yourself—strengths and weaknesses.
When we stop resisting or judging our imperfections, we free ourselves to grow.
Action Step: Write down one weakness you see in yourself.
Reframe it as a potential strength or opportunity for growth.
5. Confidence Through Emotional Resilience
Fear, doubt, and frustration are just emotions.
They can’t hurt you.
Confidence grows when you’re willing to feel anything.
“He rarely moves the mountains in front of us but he always helps us climb them.”
— Sheri Dew, If Life Were Easy, It Wouldn’t Be Hard (Deseret Book, 2005)
Action Step: When fear or overwhelm strikes, pause and say:
“This is part of the process.”
Then take one small step forward.
6. Confidence Through Service
When you’re worried you’re not doing enough, shift your focus.
Ask: What does my child need right now?
“When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God.”
— The Book of Mormon, Mosiah 2:17
Serving others quiets self-doubt.
It builds natural confidence because it reminds you of your purpose.
Action Step: Write one way you can serve your children today instead of focusing on your limitations.
7. Confidence Through Centering on Christ
When Christ is at the center of your homeschool, everything changes.
His presence brings clarity, courage, and peace.
“As we make Christ the center of our lives, our fears will be replaced by the courage of our convictions.”
— Thomas S. Monson, “Be Strong and of a Good Courage,” Ensign, May 2014
Action Step: Start your day with prayer or scripture study.
Ask Christ to guide your homeschool and your heart.
