@korimeloy modern living looks a lot different than times where we lived outdoors & in a village style.
the news flash is that IT WILL STAY LIKE THAT as long as we’re spending our lives in our domesticated bubble that is our house & don’t even know our neighbors. moms are not designed to “do it all”— that’s what villages & sharing/trade of resources are for.
what we have noticed since re-orienting our day to living outdoors and adapting to the seasons—
- VITALITY, first and foremost.
- meeting all of our neighbors cause we’re always walking by their houses. in multiple seasons that has led to establishing caring relationships and cooking dinner for each other, doing meal trade swaps, and just overall communal connection.
- growing our own garden (we did this even with a small backyard in the past in planter boxes) and therefore having something to offer to our neighbors.
- developing food trades / distribution of resources. i made sourdough one time and immediately knew it was not for me, so we support a friend who loves making sourdough. boom.
- support from my kids. the more i bring everyday housework outside, the more fun it is for them, and the more responsibility and stewardship they take on.
the fall is the perfect season to begin spending more time outside, increasing your vitality, and creating community.
“but what about —— “ <— this is your commitment to things staying exactly the same. you’ll always find a reason to stay the same. your brain will look for it.
what if everything you need is right in front of you, and it’s just untapped territory right now.
on the finale season of the village sessions podcast (you can find it on youtube), we talked about the implications of the “instagram tradwife movement” and how women spent every more time indoors the last 4-5 years and dealt with the inflammation & weight gain that came with it. listen to it on the dopamine part 1 & 2 episodes!
The creator presents her theory that 'mom burnout' is largely caused by modern, indoor-centric lifestyles. She contrasts this with historical life where daily tasks were integrated with the outdoors, arguing that modern mothers are forced to choose between productivity and nature. She concludes by offering a PSA and a list of everyday activities, like laundry and cooking, that can be moved outside to improve well-being and create a more integrated, outdoor-default lifestyle.
I BELIEVE A LARGE DRIVER OF "MOM BURNOUT" IS THE FACT THAT WE HAVE MOVED ALMOST ALL OF EVERYDAY LIFE INDOORS.
Verbal hook · 40%
Modern moms are living more indoor oriented and sedentary lives than ever before...
Visual hook · 5%
A woman is sitting barefoot on clean, wooden steps in front of a modern house with large glass doors, creating an aesthetically pleasing and naturalistic setting that aligns with the video's theme.
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I BELIEVE A LARGE DRIVER OF "[widespread problem]" IS THAT WE HAVE MOVED ALMOST ALL OF [area of everyday life][new place or system].
— I BELIEVE A LARGE DRIVER OF "LONELINESS AMONG YOUNG ADULTS" IS THAT WE HAVE MOVED ALMOST ALL OF OUR SOCIAL LIVES ONTO OUR PHONES.
— I BELIEVE A LARGE DRIVER OF "EMPLOYEE BURNOUT" IS THAT WE HAVE MOVED ALMOST ALL OF WORK COMMUNICATION INTO INSTANT MESSAGING.
— I BELIEVE A LARGE DRIVER OF "PICKY EATING IN KIDS" IS THAT WE HAVE MOVED ALMOST ALL OF MEALTIME IN FRONT OF SCREENS.
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Hook and payoff
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Hook
A bold, text-based thesis that identifies a common pain point and attributes it to an unconventional cause, immediately capturing attention and establishing a unique perspective.
Payoff
An empowering and simplified call to action that frames the large paradigm shift as a series of small, manageable choices, starting with just one.
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Narrative framework
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Framework
The Ancestral Reframe
To solve a modern problem by contrasting it with a more natural, historical way of life, shattering a limiting belief that prevents change, and offering an integrated, actionable solution.
1
The Modern Cage
Defines the current, problematic status quo, making it highly relatable to the target audience by listing specific, common activities that contribute to the problem.
2
The Lost Wisdom
Establishes a stark contrast by describing an idealized, historical alternative where the problem didn't exist, creating a sense of longing and highlighting the unnaturalness of the modern state.
3
The Illusory Conflict
Articulates the false dichotomy or limiting belief that traps people in the 'Modern Cage,' framing it as a forced, unnecessary choice between two desirable outcomes (e.g., productivity vs. well-being).
4
The Liberating Truth
Delivers a direct, authoritative proclamation (framed as a 'Public Service Announcement') that invalidates the false dichotomy and presents a new, integrated possibility.
5
The Actionable Blueprint
Provides a rapid-fire list of concrete, tangible examples that show how to apply the 'Liberating Truth' to everyday life, making the abstract concept practical and achievable.
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The Paradigm Inversion
Challenges the audience's fundamental 'default setting' by proposing a complete reversal of their current lifestyle's core assumption (e.g., shifting from 'living inside with breaks outside' to 'living outside with breaks inside').
Themes
Modern living vs. ancestral wisdom
Nature as a solution to burnout
Mindset shifts for mothers
Integrating work and life
Techniques
Direct address
Historical comparison
Problem-solution framework
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modern living looks a lot different than times where we lived outdoors & in a village style.
the news flash is that IT WILL STAY LIKE THAT as long as we’re spending our lives in our domesticated bubble that is our house & don’t even know our neighbors. moms are not designed to “do it all”— that’s what villages & sharing/trade of resources are for.
what we have noticed since re-orienting our day to living outdoors and adapting to the seasons—
- VITALITY, first and foremost.
- meeting all of our neighbors cause we’re always walking by their houses. in multiple seasons that has led to establishing caring relationships and cooking dinner for each other, doing meal trade swaps, and just overall communal connection.
- growing our own garden (we did this even with a small backyard in the past in planter boxes) and therefore having something to offer to our neighbors.
- developing food trades / distribution of resources. i made sourdough one time and immediately knew it was not for me, so we support a friend who loves making sourdough. boom.
- support from my kids. the more i bring everyday housework outside, the more fun it is for them, and the more responsibility and stewardship they take on.
the fall is the perfect season to begin spending more time outside, increasing your vitality, and creating community.
“but what about —— “ <— this is your commitment to things staying exactly the same. you’ll always find a reason to stay the same. your brain will look for it.
what if everything you need is right in front of you, and it’s just untapped territory right now.
on the finale season of the village sessions podcast (you can find it on youtube), we talked about the implications of the “instagram tradwife movement” and how women spent every more time indoors the last 4-5 years and dealt with the inflammation & weight gain that came with it. listen to it on the dopamine part 1 & 2 episodes!
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title · beginning
I BELIEVE A LARGE DRIVER OF "MOM BURNOUT" IS THE FACT THAT WE HAVE MOVED ALMOST ALL OF EVERYDAY LIFE INDOORS.
informational · beginning
THERE HAS BEEN A BIG FOCUS IN THE LAST FEW YEARS ON INCREASING TIME OUTDOORS *FOR THE KIDS* AND THE NEEDS BEING OVERLOOKED FOR THE MOMS.
informational · middle
YOUR ABILITY TO CREATE CELLULAR ENERGY IS DICTATED BY YOUR CONNECTION TO YOUR ENVIRONMENT.
informational · middle
YOUR ANCESTORS DIDN'T NEED TO "KNOW" THIS. THEY LIVED IT.
informational · middle
*CARRYING FOR YOUR HOME *OR* BEING OUTDOORS IS A BELIEF SYSTEM, INFORMING THE HABITS YOU CREATE.
informational · middle
CLEANING WILL BECOME LESS OF A TIME INTENSIVE TASK WHEN YOU SPEND MORE TIME OUTDOORS.
informational · end
TASKS / ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO OUTDOORS THIS FALL- FOLDING LAUNDRY, CHOPPING / PREPPING FOOD, COOKING OVER AN OPEN FIRE, EATING MEALS & SNACKS, WORKING OUT, BABY & TODDLER NAPS, HOMESCHOOLING, READING, PLAYING & HOBBIES, HAND-WASHING DISHES
Transcript
Modern moms are living more indoor oriented and sedentary lives than ever before cooking, cleaning, maybe you're making your sourdough, maybe you're homeschooling the kids. And maybe the kids are playing outside and you have like these breaks throughout the day where you're going outside better for the most part you're spending most of your day inside. In human history up until modern tier, all of this was done outside. Your laundry was outside, you worse walking down to the water, you were squatting down and scrubbing your clothes, you were hanging them up to dry, you were foraging, you were cooking, you were hunting. Just so much time with your bare feet in the ground and the sun on your skin and you didn't have to choose one or the better, you didn't have to choose getting things done or being outside. It was all integrated. This is your giant PSA that you do not have to compartmentalize taking care of your family, taking care of yourself, taking care of your home, and that being separate from being outdoors. You can do your laundry outside. You can cook outside. You can eat outside. You can worse out outside. You can homeschool your kids outside. Even if you're not a homeschool mom, you can educate your kids outside. And the outdoors being the default for where you spend your time. You go inside to grab something, you're spending your time outdoors. That's so different than living your life inside with breaks to go outside. Your whole day is a series of choices. So start with the first choice and build from there.
