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

There are so many different meal planning methods out there, but one that’s been popping up everywhere lately is the 5-4-3-2-1 method. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down what it is, how it works, and I’ll share my honest thoughts on whether it’s actually worth trying. Let's get to it! Renae Resource from this episode: EPISODE 04  | 12 Steps For An Easy MEAL PLANNING Routine To Save Time...

If your routines are going great—high five to you! But if you’ve been struggling to stay consistent or feeling overwhelmed trying to keep up, this episode is for you. Today, I’m sharing what I believe is the secret to consistency, plus six simple questions you can ask yourself anytime you want to add a new habit or routine. Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website...

Have you noticed that sometimes we get our routines in place, but then it can be hard to actually stick to them consistently? Most of the time, it’s not the routine that is failing us, and it’s not necessarily because we are doing something wrong either. Today, we are talking about what to do when you just can’t seem to stick to your routines. Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > C...

I love that organizing our home not only makes it tidier but also more functional. I’ve spent a lot of money over the years in an attempt to get “more organized,” and some choices have worked great, while others have been a waste of money. However, there are five things in our kitchen that we are still using that have been keepers, and I want to share those with you today! Let's get to it! Re...

Most of us want a consistent movement routine. We have a desire to be healthy and work out regularly, but our busy schedules often take over, and our dedicated time to work out is one of the first things to get bumped off our to-do list. So if you have been struggling to stay consistent with a movement routine, let’s talk about an easier way to fit it into our busy lives. Let's get to it! Ren...

Have you been feeling the spring cleaning itch to get your home spruced up and refreshed? I’m going to keep things simple and give you a list of eight things to do to get you started. Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Renae: renaematt.com > Send an AUDIO REVIEW or ASK A QUESTION : speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcas...

Have you been wondering if there is a better way to budget for household and personal care essentials? Maybe you are always running out of dish soap or laundry detergent when you need it most, or you find yourself placing multiple orders or running to the store several times throughout the month just to get the things you need. There is a better way to get organized around this and it’s incredibly...

Are you trying to figure out your meal planning routine? Have you been struggling with how to make it work, flow smoothly, stay consistent, and not be overwhelming? There are many ways you can customize your meal planning routine, so today we are going to cover some of those options and hopefully it will help you figure out what might work best in your home! Let's get to it! Renae Resources f...

If you find yourself procrastinating on tasks around the house and dreading the time you need to spend on them, take a few minutes to listen to this episode. I hope it helps! Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Renae: renaematt.com > Send an AUDIO REVIEW or ASK A QUESTION : speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > A....

Have you been trying to put a movement routine in place but you can’t seem to build any consistency? Maybe you are really good for a week or two, but then something interrupts your schedule and it all falls apart. This happens more often than you think, but that doesn’t mean it always has to happen. I want to share five things I’m currently doing to maintain a consistent movement routine and hopef...

If you feel like you are drowning in a home that feels overwhelming to keep up with, let’s talk about four things you can focus on daily that will help reduce the chaos and bring more peace and calmness to your home. Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Renae: renaematt.com > Send an AUDIO REVIEW or ASK A QUESTION : speakp...

In today’s episode, you get to listen to me chat with one of our Facebook community members, Sonya. I hope you enjoy listening and are able to take away some helpful nuggets from our conversation! Let's get to it! Renae Some resources mentioned during this call: Your Organized Life Blueprint: https://renaematt.com/blueprint   The Foundations Course: https://renaematt.com/course   Episode 48 -...

If you are feeling like your to-do list just keeps growing and you aren’t sure how to prioritize your time, I have a few recommendations on where to begin to help you feel organized versus overwhelmed. Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Renae: renaematt.com > Send an AUDIO REVIEW or ASK A QUESTION : speakpipe.com/therout...

Sometimes we get in the habit of buying things because we see an ad, or because we are walking down the aisle at the store and it catches our eye - not because we actually need it. These are considered “impulse purchases” and this sneaky habit can cause us to spend more money and can quickly clutter up our homes. So today we are going to go through five questions you can use next time you are look...

Adding more things to our homes is not always the answer. When you can think strategically about the items in your home to make sure they have a purpose, it’s much easier to keep the important items and get rid of the unnecessary ones. Today’s episode is not to encourage you to fill your kitchen with more gadgets; it’s simply about sharing what we have in our kitchen that we have found purposeful,...

Sometimes we think we need super crazy, outlandish routines in order to make our lives run smoothly, but that is simply not that case. In fact, that is exactly what we DON’T need. Today I want to share five practical strategies to help you uncomplicate your daily routines. Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Renae: renaematt...

If you are always feeling like you are falling behind on time in the mornings, there are a few things that could help so you feel prepared and have a smooth morning flow, rather than feeling stressed! Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Renae: renaematt.com > Send an AUDIO REVIEW or ASK A QUESTION : speakpipe.com/therouti...

Do you have others living in your home? It could be a spouse, kids or maybe even a roommate. When you start putting routines into place, it can be tough to get everyone on board. So let’s talk about four ways you can help them see the benefits and support these new changes instead of getting pushback. Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how...

Our energy levels are never balanced 24/7, so how can we maintain a consistent movement routine when we don’t know what we will have the energy for each day? That’s a great question. Let's talk about it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Renae: renaematt.com > Send an AUDIO REVIEW or ASK A QUESTION : speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepod...

We had a comment come up during the recent declutter challenge and I wanted to address it on the podcast. The challenge was to sort through your mail pile or the stack of papers that was piling up your desk. Someone commented that this task scared her because she knew it was going to take so much time to digest what each item was and then to take action on it. So if you are dealing with a daunting...

I have a special episode for you today because I have a guest joining me. Kim Costa’s mission is to help transform how people think about their home. She helps overwhelmed homeowners align with their ideal home environment and see it as a reflection of themselves so they can use their home as a tool for living authentically and as the foundation for better routines. Let's get to it! Renae Res...

Life doesn't always go as planned, but it definitely went off the rails for me last week. While I get my routines back on track, I wanted to share a quick message for anyone that might be going through a rough spot and is in need of a little pep talk. Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Renae: renaematt.com > Send an...

Most of us are always looking for ways to simplify meal planning, right? It’s such a big part of our lives, but it can be so stressful if we don’t have a good system in place that helps alleviate the stress of planning meals every week. Today, we aren’t talking about the routine itself, but I want to focus on five effective strategies you can use to make this process even simpler. Let's get t...

When we organize our homes, the goal is for it to feel good and make life easier — but that’s not always what happens. Sometimes we end up over-organizing, creating systems that are more stressful to maintain than helpful. In this episode, we’re talking about how to find the right balance so your home will support you rather than overwhelm you. Let's talk about it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: &...

Have you been stuck trying to figure out if you need to keep certain routines separate or if it would be better to combine them? We had a question come up recently about morning routines and morning walks, so let’s talk about it! Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Renae: renaematt.com > Send an AUDIO REVIEW or ASK A QUES...