Today, we talk about homestead burnout, why many new homesteaders feel tempted (and do) give up after only a year or three, and what to do about it. We also cover our usual Monday segments. Featured Event August 23: Wild Edible Walk with Kerry Brown of Strong Roots Resources – 8:30 AM before Curds and Connection at the Holler Homestead. Sponsor 1 Strong Roots Resources – Permaculture consulting, education, and more. Sponsor 2 AgoristTaxAdvice.com/LFTN – Helping entrepreneurs, homesteaders, and freedom-minded folks handle taxes the smart way. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Setting up Basecamp for long-term storage Road food from the pantry Fall garden focus Pushing for more dried herbs Frugality Tip From Margo: Before making a large purchase, check multiple sites. Margo scored a $100 gift card from Northern Tool by ordering online (over $1000 purchase), then picking up in-store. A little research can literally pay off. Operation Independence Adding value can make all the difference — like offering a Wild Edible Walk add-on for the cheese class. Main Topic of the Day: How to Fix Homestead Burnout Discussion with Tactical about my dead garden bed Why so many homesteads give up after 1–3 years Striving for perfection Using 1 person to do the work of 2, 3, or even 4 Instagram homesteads vs. reality The same reasons we burn out on anything The homestead is always there — and you live there Why people get into homesteading The homesteader's curse My 140 tomato story If you're not on a homestead yet, what you can do How to avoid homestead burnout Create a space where you can truly let go and reset Have other interests or hobbies Adjust expectations before you start Create goals that aren't fear-based Learn to spot burnout early: Constant fatigue Irritability or loss of excitement Letting maintenance slide Avoiding certain areas or projects More arguments or isolation Spending more time on screens than outside Self-check questions: When's the last time I felt genuinely excited about a homestead task? Am I doing chores because I want to or just because they have to be done? Have I been skipping or half-doing maintenance I used to stay on top of? Am I avoiding certain areas, animals, or projects because they feel overwhelming? How to address burnout if you're already there Make space to get away for 2–3 days and stay off social media Take a true day of rest Move your body Assess eating and drinking habits Follow homesteaders who show their failures and lessons learned Scale back without feeling like you've failed The world, and we, are messy. Do three things anyway and see how far you can go in a month, then 2 months, then a year! Make it a great week. GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
