The Everyday MAGIC Podcast

Tired of asking “Where did my day go?” 😩 Spoiler: it went to distractions and interruptions. In this episode, Mattie shares 5 ways to finally stop wasting time and get more of what matters done. ✨ Here’s what you’ll hear: 1️⃣ How to position your day to start early 2️⃣ The truth about the “soft life” vs. doing hard things 3️⃣ How to plan your day so you're not wondering what to do next 4️⃣...

Have you ever started a “perfect” routine, only to fall off after one missed day? You’re not lazy—you’re human. In this episode of the Everyday MAGIC Podcast , I share the shift that changed everything for me: trading fixed routines for flexible rhythms . You’ll discover: Why aiming for perfection keeps you stuck in inconsistency How rhythms help you get predictable results without guilt Practical...

Feel like you’re doing everything and still falling behind? In this episode of the Everyday MAGIC podcast, I break down what’s *actually* stealing your time—even though it feels like productivity.  From performative priorities to over-organizing, we uncover the distractions that are draining your day and show you how to realign with peace and purpose. 🎯 You’ll learn: Why “busy” isn’t the same as...

Feeling like your summer’s already off the rails? Between the longer days and looser schedules, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or behind. In this episode, Mattie James shares the 5-part summer reset routine that helps her regain time, protect her energy, and enjoy the season—without hustling or losing peace. If you’re a faith-filled, ambitious woman juggling home, family, and goals—this one’s for y...

If you’ve been overwhelmed and stressed about the wrong things, this episode is your reset.  I break down the Be–Do–Have framework from Genesis 1:28 and show you how to shift from scattered and stressed to focused and planted.  This is your season to sow, and you can’t afford to miss your harvest by being distracted. Tune in to discover the mindset shift, grace, and systems you need to protect you...

If you’re trying to balance it all and feel like you’re failing, it’s not you. It’s the broken model of “work-life balance.” That may have worked in the past, but nowadays, the goal is purpose. And that’s where work-life integration comes in.  Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Balance is about performance; integration is about purpose.  Your roles don’t compete, they complete your calling....

If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’m just not consistent with working out,” this episode is for you.  In today’s show, I’m walking you through the mindset shifts, simple habits, and environment tweaks that’ll help you finally build a workout routine that fits your life—and actually stick with it. You’ll learn how to stop overcomplicating your routine, shift the story you tell yourself, and show up f...

Friend, you’re not lazy. You’re out of gas—and tired of pushing through every day without getting poured into. In this powerful episode, I unpack the truth behind why *so many* women feel tired all. the. time: you don't lacking discipline—you’re running on empty. In this episode, I share the day I hit her limit (during Maycember a couple of years ago!) and realized that what I needed wasn’t m...

This is the routine that gives me back so much time. (Yes, even with 3 kids and business.) I want that for YOU.  In this episode of the Everyday MAGIC podcast, I share the exact home routine that gives me 5+ hours every week. It's too good not to share.  Learn to identify time wasters, implement simple automation, group tasks efficiently, design intentional spaces, and maintain consistency. P...

🚨 Are you stuck chasing perfection? I've been there. There's a good chance it's the very thing holding you back!  In this episode of the Everyday MAGIC Podcast, I’m breaking down why GROW beats perfect every time and how you can shift your mindset to embrace progress over perfection. 🌱✨ 📌 In this episode, we discuss : ✅ How to develop a growth mindset and stop self-sabotage ✅...

Need to get better at planning your week? In this episode, I’m sharing my PLAN Method, which allows me to plan my week to make MAGIC at home and at work while keeping my sanity.  I imagine you’re a lot like me: you have a lot on your plate and need a handle on your days. And while it may seem like it’s too much to handle, this planning method will help you decide what matters and what doesn’t and...

Holiday MAGIC doesn’t just happen—it’s created with intention! In this episode, we discuss how to make the week of Christmas meaningful and memorable for your family by focusing on what really matters. From baking with the kids to scheduling simple, fun activities, you’ll learn how to create MAGIC: meaningful, aesthetically pleasing, goal-oriented, intentional, and consistent moments. 📌 What You’...

As we approach the close of 2024, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or discouraged about unfinished goals. But here’s the truth: the issue isn’t perseverance—it’s prioritization. In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 decisive steps to help you prioritize your goals, plan realistically, and pace your progress to build momentum for the new year. In this episode, we discuss: How to prioritize proactively by...

Be HONEST: Are you using your time wisely? While it seems like there's never enough time, especially as we get towards the end of the year with a long list of things to get done, it's about using your time better.  Today, we're discussing 5 steps to help you plan and schedule your day to get more done. Discover how to prioritize, delegate, and eliminate tasks that don’t serve your p...

You’re finally taking that big step, taking your family on a trip, and going to Disney World, but you’re not sure what to do, where to go, or how to do it?! I got you, friend. Earlier this year, we had the privilege of being invited to the Disney Creator Celebration. We spent four days at Disney World, visiting all four parks, and three days on the Disney Cruise. Let’s discuss preparing for a Disn...

The MAGIC of a summer schedule is that it allows you to get what you need to get done and what the kids want to get done. As you know, the Everyday MAGIC framework is about making your day meaningful, aesthetically pleasing, goal-oriented, intentional and consistent.   However, MAGIC in the summer stands for: Meals Activities Gear Ideas Calendar Oftentimes, you don’t make a deliberate schedule for...

The whole point of the Sunday Reset Routine is to position yourself for success throughout the week. Once the work week starts, it can often feel like go, go, go, and you’re being pulled in all different directions. By the time you get to the end of the week, you know you did work, but it feels like it didn’t matter, and you’re no closer to reaching your goals.  Being intentional with how you spen...

Self-care isn’t the super indulgent practice that TV and the movies have made it out to be. Self-care is a discipline.  The five types of self-care allow you to fully take care of yourself. In addition, appointments need to be made weekly, monthly, and annually to help you do so.  The truth is that we often try to skip self-care because it takes time. Self-care is always time well spent.  In this...

When you need to organize your home, your home needs MORE—management, organization, routine, and engagement.  You may prioritize work and other aspects of your life over your home even though it’s where your most essential needs are met and personal routines are done. This is why you must start giving it more to get the order you’re looking for.  When everything in your home doesn’t have a place,...

As much as you know, skincare is important, but sometimes you don’t take it as seriously as you should. Even for someone who loves an illustrious beauty routine, I’m so exhausted some nights I take my makeup off and jump in bed. Ch… I be tired. But that happens sporadically.  In my 20s, I understood that having a skincare routine mattered. I kept up with it in my 30s, and as someone who is about t...

When you misuse it, your to-do list can do more harm than good. Just because you have a to-do list doesn’t mean things will get done. It’s not about doing every single thing, every single day. That just isn’t realistic or sustainable. On average, people have about 15 projects going on at a time. Here’s why to-do lists work: They help us maintain awareness of our tasks, which makes us clear and foc...

You ever sleep in until the last minute because you're trying to make sure you're rested? And then when you wake up you're still tired and now in a rush? You have enough time in the day but must be more intentional about your morning routine.  Creating a MAGIC morning routine that works for you this season will solve 80% of your problems.  More peace of mind. More focus. More energy...

You ever feel like making decisions about what to eat never ends? That’s why meal planning for your family is helpful. In this episode, you’ll learn how to create a meal plan for your family that will save you money, work with your schedule, and improve your food choices. When you’re responsible for making meal decisions for yourself and everyone else, decision fatigue and overwhelm can occur if y...

We make 35,000 decisions a day.  In the book, I discuss how making SADs (small a—decisions) in real-time is extremely time-consuming and energy-consuming. That’s why making small decisions ahead of time is so helpful to keeping MAGIC front and center in your life.  Every time we make small decisions in real-time, we experience decision fatigue and overwhelm, which prevents us from being productive...

We're often trying to find our life mission. Many people never find it because they never decided what it would be.  Yes, that's right - your life's mission is up to you. Truthfully, I don't believe there's a "wrong" mission in life as long as it's not out of God's will. And if He trusts you enough to give you free will, commit to deciding your personal...