Episode · Raising Mums
The Cost of Efficiency: Why Slowing Down Changes Everything
2 Aug 2026 · 12 min
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Slowing down in homeschooling can feel counterintuitive when your to-do list is full. However, constantly rushing through checklists comes with a hidden cost. Ticking off tasks feels productive, but high speed often robs us of true presence. It steals our gratitude and quiet connection with our children. In episode 111 of the Raising Mums podcast, I explain why true purpose requires us to drop the rushing. Discover how choosing slowness creates the space to anchor your homeschool with deeper niyyah (intention) and shukr (gratitude). Plus, I share a simple summer challenge to help you shift…
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Dr Gemma Elizabeth: Founder of Our Muslim Homeschool and Raising Mums · Kids & Family · English
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