Keeping yourself smart lol-how do you do it?

[Daycare123]

Hey everyone,

I have been running my daycare for 3 years and am just feeling a little bored. I enjoy my job but am not feeling mentally challenged lately. What do you all do to fill this for yourselves?

thank you in advance

[Fun&care]

Love the title to this thread lol. I know what you mean...once you get into the swing of things this job can be mentally very unstimulating. You actually start to LOSE brain cells lol. I read stuff online a lot to keep busy. Maybe a subscription to some sort of online magazine, or something would help. There is one called Care2Healthy that is alright. It's free.

[Daycare123]

Thanks Fun&care! I know, I am hoping the title will get me some suggestions! :)

[mimi]

Mental challenges? Hmmm, I read the newspaper everyday so I know what's going on outside of my daycare walls LOL, I love crosswords and any other word puzzles, I read books that require my focus (sorry Danielle Steele) and I am elevating my cooking skills (which are basic at best) by taking some cooking classes and trying the next level in difficulty in some recipes I have been too intimidated to try. :)

[Crayola kiddies]

crosswords, suduko, read the newspaper, to name a few

[Secondtimearound]

I've given in !! Lol Just kidding !!! I know exactly what you mean !!! I want to take some classes but my dh works nights and sleeps days and I have my 5 yr old in a couple of activities so by the time I take care of her , I have one girl night , so it doesn't leave a ton of time !! Saturdays are fun days , Sunday church and bam !!!!! Back to Monday !!!!

[mickyc]

I play a lot of games on facebook - Candy Crush anyone? lol