The Routine Advantage | Simple Habits, Routines and Systems to Get Your Life Organized, Build Consistency and Reduce Overwhelm

We talk with our spouses about dreams and things we want to do, but have you ever sat down to actually set a plan and create the roadmap of how to reach them? This was something Tony and I recently did for our marriage, and I can tell you right now that it has been an incredible experience already! We are still in the “testing” phase of this routine, but I knew I had to share it in case you want t...

When you think of “digital clutter”, is your email inbox one of the first things that come to mind? If your inbox is a bit of a nightmare and you are looking to get it organized in a way that is easy to maintain, then you are going to love this episode! You are most definitely going to want a paper and pen for this one, and maybe even your computer so you can walk through the steps with me. It’s a...

Are you feeling a little overwhelmed by all the stuff in your home? Getting spaces decluttered and organized doesn’t have to feel like a big chore or a ton of work! I want to share with you this 4-step method I use to declutter and organize my home! This task will no longer feel daunting, but can actually be exciting! Especially when you begin to see spaces in your home getting organized! You’re g...

When you think of cleaning, do you feel stressed, overwhelmed or even a little annoyed? Well, today we are going to put a little twist on that! I want to share five tips that might help make chores around the house a little easier, a little more efficient, and dare I say…even a little more fun!  Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to wor...

How do you feel when you wake up each morning? Are you feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the day or are you getting up to dirty dishes in the sink, thinking about your to-do list, and like you need the biggest cup of coffee that is humanly possible to drink? Did you realize that how you end your night can affect how you wake up? It’s true! So let’s talk today about 7 things you can start doing...

We are completing the first month of 2024, which means it’s time to check in on our monthly budget! How did it go?! Today I have four tips for you that will help you stay on track with your money! Follow these tips and you will finish each month feeling really great about your process AND your progress! Let's get to it! Renae Need help getting started with your budget? Listen to these! EPISOD...

When you are feeling stressed and are struggling to find “balance” between all your responsibilities at work and also managing your home, it can feel like there is no hope and no end in sight. We can go, go, go until we completely burn ourselves out trying to get it all done until we finally collapse in exhaustion and shut down for a few days. Then we snap out of it because we are tired of being o...

When life feels out of control and it feels like we are being pulled in so many directions, our thoughts get flooded with all the things TO DO and it can stop us in our tracks.  Instead of letting that overwhelming feeling take over and causing us to procrastinate, let’s talk about a few things that can help us get OUT of the chaos and feeling like we have a little more control over what is happen...

Have you been trying to implement a morning routine, but feel like you are failing because you don’t have the time to get it all done before life starts happening around you? I have something important you need to hear. It’s one little secret that can make or break your consistency with morning routines! Let's chat! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to...

I want to share with you a little trick I use when selecting the meals we are going to have each week. Sometimes I will use a favorite recipe or something new we want to try, but if we want to keep it simple and easy - this is my favorite method for building a meal plan quickly while keeping it healthy and accommodating different types of eaters!  Grab a pen and paper and let’s go! Renae . . RESOU...

Today we are talking about a routine with a little different focus! I was asked about a personal care routine so in this episode, we are going to dive into 3 tips to help you find a personal care routine that actually sticks so you can feel great every day and a brief overview of some of the things I do each night to make sure my face is squeaky clean as I climb into bed!  Let's get to it! Re...

Are you a paper planner or digital calendar person? What if I told you that you didn’t have to pick a side and you can actually use BOTH!  I love the creativity and the sense of calming that comes with writing in a paper planner, but I also love the convenience and accessibility of my Google calendar! Over time I have figured out a way that works for me to be able to utilize both in a way that wor...

If you feel like you are running ragged every day just trying to keep up with all of your responsibilities and obligations, I can relate! When I first started timeblocking, I realized my days were starting at 5:30am and ending around 10pm (without breaks) and I would be ending the day completely exhausted and feeling like I still didn’t accomplish everything I needed to do. This was also during a...

Getting your base budget prepped for the new year is one thing that should be at the top of your list right now! Together, we can make this the year that you stop feeling overwhelmed with money stress. In order to do that, you need to start with your base budget and then learn from there. You have permission to tweak it as you go, but the first thing to do is to refresh (or build) your base budget...

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!  Unfortunately, one sad thing about this season is that a lot of people tend to get very stressed this time of year because of the extra expenses. My husband and I used to feel the same way! But over the years, we have found our perfect after-Christmas tradition that has served us well! I want to share it with you so you can always enjoy the holiday and have f...

Before you start this episode, you are going to want to grab a nice hot cup of coffee (or hot cocoa!), grab a pen and paper, and get cozy by a warm fireplace or in your favorite chair. It’s time to prepare ourselves for what is to come and be ready to dream while we welcome in a brand new year! Merry Christmas, friend! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to w...

I want to help you create a more enjoyable Christmas this year where you don’t have to stress about what dish needs to be made next, you don’t have to worry about something burning in the oven because you forgot about it, and you can even spend LESS time in the kitchen and more time visiting with your family by the Christmas tree! The secret? Planning ahead and sketching out your holiday dinner ti...

Today is an exciting day! You get to hear from our guest, Jenna Herrig. Jenna is sharing how journaling can benefit you - no matter what life is throwing at you in this season of life. Whether you have been feeling overwhelmed, you are going through hardships in life, you have amazing things happening in your life, or even if you’re feeling stuck…this episode is for you! Jenna shares her journalin...

If you find yourself spending valuable time searching for an app on your phone, or even opening social media without thinking about it, it’s time to change something! Today we are talking about how I organize my phone and maybe you can take some of these tips too so you can reduce distractions every time you need to use it. :) Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our webs...

Are you losing motivation throughout the day and finding it hard to be consistent with the chores to keep your home clean? I want to share with you 14 ways to make cleaning easier so that you can stick to your plan and still have time to spare! Let's get to it! Renae P.S. I mentioned joining us in the Facebook community, but I missed telling you where to find it. Oops. Haha! You can join us h...

Hey friend! When life becomes a rolling list of to-dos, tasks, meetings, appointments, errands, work, and so much more….it’s tough to see what needs to change to make it better. Today we are going to get OFF the rollercoaster for a bit so we can sit down to look at what is ACTUALLY working and what’s not. This is how we can see the bigger picture and start making changes to help improve our lives!...

One of our Facebook community members recently asked for suggestions on breaking through debilitating overwhelm that hits randomly. This type of overwhelm can catch us off guard in a flash and really throw us into a spiral. So in today’s episode, we are going to cover five tips to help prevent these overwhelming moments. I hope you find this episode valuable! ♡  Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Chec...

The purpose of a routine isn’t to create MORE work for you. It’s to help you simplify a process so that you can actually SAVE time and stop worrying about when everything is going to get done. That is why I created my daily 7 home routine almost TWO years ago! It has changed the way we clean the house and we no longer have to spend our weekends catching up on all the cleaning and laundry. Instead,...

Happy Monday! In this week’s episode, you get to hear my sister and me review some of the F.I.R.S.T. Routines she has put into place and then we tweak from there! Her goal for this session was to create a movement routine and hammer out some details to refine her meal planning routine in a way that works for her and her husband. We go through and edit her daily schedule template so she has a start...

Do holidays excite you and at the same time stress you out because you start thinking of ALL the things that need to be done?  Dishes piling up. Kids fighting in the background. Food half cooked and burning at the same time. I’m going to share with you 4 tips to help you tackle Thanksgiving and STILL have a smile on your face when it’s time to eat! Happy Thanksgiving, friend! Renae . . RESOURCE LI...