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🎓 Why I Signed Up for Harvard’s CS50—Even While Juggling Life, Licenses, and Low Energy

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By A.L. Childers
Founder of TheHypothyroidismChick.com

When you live with hypothyroidism, people assume you’re too tired to chase dreams. And honestly? Some days, they’re not wrong. Between fatigue, brain fog, and juggling family or work (or both), it can feel like your energy is on backorder.

But today? I made a move.
I signed up for Harvard University’s free Intro to Computer Science course (CS50).

Not because I need to be a coder.
Not because I’m trying to prove anything.
But because I can.

💡 Why I Did It—Even with 100 Other Things Going On

Right now, I’m:

  • Preparing for my P&C insurance exam
  • Finalizing my Notary Public credentials
  • Running my writing brand, notary brand, and real-life family schedule
  • Managing autoimmune wellness and hormone balance (yes, still healing my thyroid every single day)

So why Harvard? Because reclaiming your brain is part of healing.

When you have an underactive thyroid, people don’t talk about the mental weight: the slow thinking, the doubt, the lost ambition. This course is a way to say—I’m still here. I still want to grow. And I deserve to.

💻 What Is CS50, and Why Should You Care?

Harvard’s CS50 is one of the most popular free courses in the world. It teaches computer science from the ground up—with no experience required. Just curiosity.

And guess what? You can do it too.
From your couch. At your pace. For free. No gatekeeping.

Even if you’re not looking to become a software engineer, understanding how tech works can:

  • Make you sharper at your job
  • Open new career paths
  • Rebuild your confidence (yes, even with brain fog)
  • Give you something that’s yours—outside motherhood, illness, or expectations

✨ Healing Is About More Than Diet

Healing from hypothyroidism isn’t just about what’s on your plate. It’s about what’s in your mind, your heart, and your goals.

Signing up for a Harvard course doesn’t mean I’m suddenly over my fatigue.
It means I’m done letting fatigue define me.

If you’re battling the slow days, the “what ifs,” the “I used to be smarter,” just know this:

You still are.

You just need one spark. One class. One step back into yourself.

🌿 My Favorite Resources for Hypothyroid Warriors

If you’re on your own healing journey, these books are packed with recipes, protocols, and real talk:

📘 Hashimoto’s Crock-Pot Recipes: Added Bonus—How I Put My Hashimoto’s Into Remission
📘 Reset Your Thyroid: 21-Day Meal Plan to Reset Your Thyroid Naturally
📘 Fresh and Fabulous Hypothyroidism Body Balance: Create Organic Non-Toxic Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health and More
📘 A Women’s Holistic Holy Grail Handbook for Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s

You can find all my books on Amazon or visit the full collection through TheHypothyroidismChick.com.

Disclaimer

This blog is for informational and motivational purposes only. I am not a medical professional, and any health, lifestyle, or educational decisions should be made in consultation with your licensed healthcare provider or academic advisor. Harvard University does not endorse this blog.