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

If you avoid your bathroom or feel grossed out whenever it’s time to clean it, it’s time to get some daily habits in place! I have five super simple habits to share with you today that will make cleaning your bathroom easier, it will smell better, and you won’t cringe if someone ever stops by unexpectedly and asks to use the restroom. ;)  Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check...

It seems like we are living in a world where the attention span for most of us continues to decline. When we are feeling overwhelmed with tasks, this lessened attention span makes it especially important to create “focus time” so that we can really dive into the task at hand with less distractions. Focus time blocks helps us be more productive, reduces mental strain, and at the same time helps giv...

Do you ever look at your bank account and wonder, “where on earth is our money going?” It’s easy to lose track of spending if we aren’t paying attention and don’t have a budget routine set up yet. So if you ever find yourself feeling this way, it’s a good time to do a little expense inventory. Plus, if you are new to budgeting, this will be incredibly helpful to help you get the information you ne...

If you find yourself getting stuck on what to plan for your meals each week, it’s time to do a little brainstorming. Use this quick exercise to get unstuck and make meal planning easier!  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/theroutineadvantagepo...

When we are struggling with our fitness routine and can never seem to reach our goals, we often think that we are doing something wrong. Maybe we are. Maybe it IS our fault. But there is also a way that we can redefine our perception of what fitness actually is. When we can take a harder look at why we are “failing”, we can begin to see what is missing. Then, we can begin to build a routine that h...

Are you struggling with trying to do so many things at once and getting overwhelmed with it all? You might feel like you are drowning in tasks, trying to keep up, yet no matter how many things you are working on in a day, your list never seems to get any shorter. If this feels like you, we need to talk about something. You might need to shift your mindset a bit for this one, but believe me - once...

Do you ever wonder where half of the stuff in your cleaning closet came from? Maybe you open the cupboard under your kitchen sink and need to quickly shut it again so everything doesn’t come tumbling out.  We DO need cleaning supplies to take care of our homes, but so many of us are keeping WAY more than we actually need. Part of decluttering also applies to cleaning supplies, so it’s a good time...

Do you ever feel like your day has to flow perfectly in order for your routines to work? Feeling like if anything “out of the ordinary” comes up, then your routines need to be thrown out the window? If you are struggling to find the balance between consistency with routines and actually living and enjoying your life, this episode is for you! We are going to be talking about some key things to reme...

Are you ready to keep a tidy home? A lot of people are terrified that someone may “pop by” without warning like the good ol’ days because their house looks like a tornado came through it and they are embarrassed. We used to be this way! Our house would fall apart during the week and then we would spend half our weekend trying to put it back together by cleaning and catching up on laundry. We hadn’...

If you ever feel a little lost or overwhelmed in the kitchen, there might be some simple habits that are missing. Getting nutrients into our bodies is important, so being in the kitchen isn’t something we can really skip out on. However, we CAN make some simple changes in our habits to help us feel more in control in the kitchen so our meal planning routine flows better, the fridge never gets stin...

If you need a little extra boost of motivation to not just get movement in, but to actually REMEMBER to get movement in, this episode is for you! We are going to cover four visual cues you can set up right away that will help remind you to get that movement in so you can feel great, even when you're busy or forgetful! Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website...

Today we are talking about simplifying a task we all do every day - getting dressed! If we get frustrated right away in the morning by just picking out an outfit, it can set our whole day off on the wrong foot. So let's make this routine easier! Shari Braendel is joining me as a guest today. Shari is the founder of Style by Color, inspiring women to new levels of confidence. She has certified...

A common complaint in this modern world can be summarized to this: there isn’t enough time to do everything. And that is true. There isn’t enough time to do everything, so it’s our job to decide what is most important. How we spend our time is the direct result of the decisions we have made and what we have prioritized. If we want to change how our day flows, then we need to start making different...

Impulse shopping can be one of the stickiest habits most of us struggle with. Especially in the world we live in now where everything is convenient and the opportunity to spend money is literally at our fingertips throughout the day.  For today’s episode, I pulled together five tips we can use to help reduce the impulse purchases and be more intentional about where we spend our money. These will b...

Last week I had the opportunity to be interviewed LIVE on radio! This was my first time on radio and it was such a great experience so I thought it would be fun to share in case you wanted to take a listen. This show is called Real Presence Live presented by the Real Presence Radio Network . The hosts were our local parish priest, Fr. Richard Kunst and Cindy Jennings. (Fun fact: Fr. Rich also happ...

I used to think dinnertime was one of the most stressful parts of my day. By the end of my workday, I would be physically tired, mentally exhausted, and then I would get crabby knowing that I still needed to decide what we were going to have for dinner. Unfortunately, I was getting very familiar with the feeling of decision fatigue. Since I put my meal planning routine in place, I no longer have t...

If you struggle with getting a regular workout in, you are not alone! It can be tough to stay consistent with our movement routine. Sometimes we might create this amazing workout plan and we’ve got the best of intentions, but then life happens and we skip a day. Then the next day we get busy again and think “Well, I skipped yesterday so I’ve already failed. I’ll just start over Monday.” This is wh...

When you get to the end of the month, there are a few things I suggest doing before the next month begins. I’ve talked in previous episodes about getting prepped for your next month’s budget and pulling your tasks for the month from your annual task list, but there is one more thing that is incredibly important for us to do on a regular basis.  Let’s talk about it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > C...

We had a listener ask a question that I have been meaning to answer and I think it’s about time. There is a lot of information in this one, so I wanted to make sure it wasn’t too confusing when I offered a solution. She was asking about how to focus her time blocks to get everything done when she is always feeling behind.  So grab a paper and pen and let’s dive in! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > C...

Have you ever wondered what to talk about when it’s time to do a check in with your spouse regarding the budget? Every Friday, Tony and I do something we call a “budget chat” to help us stay focused on our goals and know where we stand when it comes to our finances. I thought I’d share with you what we talk about each week so maybe it will help you as you create this routine in your own life. Let&...

Do you ever feel like no matter how many times you tell yourself you are going to get something done, you just can’t seem to muster the energy to actually do it? That’s what we are talking about today. No matter where you are in life, if you are struggling with motivation, I have five tips for you to help maintain those energy levels so that you can be more productive. Let's get to it! Renae...

Are you struggling to sit down and plan out a full week at a time? I think there are many benefits to doing this, but if you haven’t done it before, it can feel overwhelming. If that is where you’re at, let’s talk about a way you can plan ahead just one day at a time so you can begin to get organized and escape the overwhelm of everything going on. This will help provide some structure so you can...

Do you have a love/hate relationship with your laundry? You might be someone that enjoys laundry (or wants to enjoy it) or you might be drowning in mountains of laundry feeling like you will never catch up. Either way, there are steps you can take to create a laundry routine that is simple, effective, and makes laundry easier to stay on top of. When you can have a consistent routine to get your la...

A lot of us struggle to focus on our work, whether we work from home, in an office, or are simply trying to work on hobby projects or tasks around the house. If you struggle staying focused on your work, try these six things I do to increase my focus and maybe they will help you, too! Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Rena...

Do you ever feel like you should have more time in your day? *I think we can all raise our hand at this one!* Today we are talking about six time-wasters that you probably want to cut from your day starting immediately. You will have so much more free time, you won’t even know what to do with yourself. ;) Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and...