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

If decluttering makes you feel overwhelmed or scattered, this episode is for you! We are talking about four simple steps you can use to declutter and organize pretty much ANY space. Let's get to it! Renae P.S. It’s also perfect timing to join our declutter challenge (which starts today)! Join our 14-day Declutter Challenge in our Facebook Community happening from November 4 - November 17, 202...

Do you feel like you need to start decluttering more? It’s a habit so many of us want and we can have it by putting one simple thing in place! Today I want to share the #1 thing I think you need to create a simple decluttering habit. Let's get to it! Renae P.S. Join our 14-day decluttering challenge in our Facebook Community happening from Nov 4-Nov 17, 2024! https://www.facebook.com/groups/t...

Have you chosen your paper planner for 2025 yet? When you are ready to select your paper planner, do you already know which one you want? There are SO many options out there, and I truly hope you find your favorite! However, if you aren’t sure what to look for in a paper planner, I want to share five things to consider. You can walk through these questions to see if they can help guide you in choo...

We spend a LOT of time in the kitchen - planning, prepping, cooking, eating, snacking, hosting…the list seems endless! When we can implement small habits to simplify our meal planning routine, it can save us so much time! Today I’m bringing you five tips you can start to use for easier meal planning so you can get time back in your day. These tips will help you get out of the kitchen and go enjoy...

One of life’s biggest stressors can be something very common - like money. It’s something we all need to deal with, whether we like it or not, so creating a budget routine that works well for you is an amazing way to learn how to handle money without letting the stress build up.  When we don’t have a good relationship with money, it can damage the relationships with our loved ones, especially our...

Do you ever feel like your daily routines are going pretty well, but you can’t find the time for the bigger tasks or you don’t know where to plug them into your schedule? A listener recently asked about this, so today we are covering six steps to help you easily schedule those bigger tasks without falling behind!  Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resou...

If you are struggling with getting routines in place or feel like a failure because you can't keep up with your tasks, I hope this episode brings you some encouragement! The purpose of this podcast is to help you feel confident and empowered to make small changes, but there are three very important things to remember! Let's talk about them! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our we...

For years, I fought myself between having a Google calendar and paper planner and which one was better. I love the paper planner concept, but I also loved the convenience of a digital planner. I tried to do both at the same time, but I struggled to keep both up-to-date with the same information. I would eventually forget to transfer something and double book myself or miss an appointment or event....

I have a quick episode for you today that you are going to love if you have been struggling with your morning routine. Maybe it’s been tough for you to get one into place, or maybe you just need a little refresh, but today I have four simple tips for you to help improve or reset your morning routine. I hope you enjoy! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to wo...

Are you anything like me?? I used to spend all day, every day making decisions and completing tasks that by the time evening rolled around, I was tired and I’d get pretty cranky when it came time to decide what to make for dinner.  It can still occasionally happen, but over time I realized that the nights I enjoyed the most were the ones where I ALREADY had a plan in place and all I needed to do w...

Are you ready for a little refresh in your home before we enter the big holiday season? I have a little challenge for you today to help give you some encouragement and motivation! Today we are going to cover five areas to declutter right now so you are ready to enjoy the fall season! Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Renae...

Do you ever feel like you are holding on to something even when you feel a tug that you should maybe let it go? Maybe you hold on because it’s familiar, or maybe it’s because the thought of letting go is a little terrifying. I recently had to make a pretty big decision. There were a few questions I asked myself BEFORE making this decision and I think they truly helped me choose my direction. So if...

If you haven’t heard, I love a good Google calendar + paper planner combo! The key though is to actually know how to integrate the two so they compliment each other without feeling like you are duplicating your work. They truly serve different purposes for me! If you haven’t listened to my previous episodes on planning (like episodes 11, 34 and 104!), I would suggest going back and checking those...

Do you ever get stuck in a rut? You know the ones…the “ruts” where you feel tired or sluggish and lack all motivation? These ruts can be caused by a variety of things! Piling on too many responsibilities, being overwhelmed in a messy home, a crazy-packed schedule, or even health related issues. No matter what you might be dealing with, there are ways we can shift our days and our mindsets to help...

There are times throughout the year where life might feel a little extra stressful. That time might be happening right now for you, or it might come later in the future. Even though we might learn to expect those busy seasons, we definitely don’t want to dwell on them, and we also want to make sure we have a plan in place on how to deal with the extra stress…like a go-to routine that makes us feel...

Time Blocks, Day Stacks and Task Management, Oh My! Hi friend! If you don’t have a system to plan out your week, I’ve got you covered. I’m going to break down my process on how I plan out my week each Friday morning for the week ahead. It might sound like a lot, but once you get this process set up, it runs so smoothly with very little time! I can have my full week planned out along with my tasks...

Today I am answering questions directly from our listeners! I hope you enjoy! Renae P.S. If you have a question that you would like answered, email it over to us at theroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com or record your question in an audio message at www.speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Renae: renaematt.com &gt...

Today we are talking about a routine that will look different for each of us… and that is totally okay! When we are building our evening routine, there are a few key things we need to consider and that is what this episode is all about! 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...

Have you thought that you need more structure or organization in your life, but feel lost in knowing where to even begin creating those habits and routines to make life easier? In today’s episode, I want to share with you some ideas on how to choose the right routines for this season of life. Routines are so important, but it’s equally important to know why they are being created in the first plac...

Today is another special episode for two reasons! First, this is the 100th EPISODE of the podcast! Yay! Thank you so much for listening and being part of this community! We truly, truly appreciate you! Secondly, I have a guest with me today; my oldest sister is a mother of eight and has referred to herself as a recovering perfectionist. She is a wonderful mother and I asked if she would come on th...

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One area that we often forget to create a system for is digital organization . Back in episode 44 I talked about how to set up a system to organize your email, but today I want to touch on digital files in a space like Google Drive or Dropbox. Take my simple framework to build a system for digital file organization that is easy to maintain. Grab a paper and pen for this one and let's get to i...

We are continuing the topic from last week to help simplify our meal planning routines! In today’s episode, we are going over four shortcuts you can use to get dinner on the table quickly. We want this area of life to be something that never has to stress you out again when someone asks... “what’s for dinner?”!  Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resourc...

If you are trying to sort out your meal planning routine and keep getting stuck, here are three lists I think can be helpful to everyone and that we use in our house all the time. 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/theroutineadvantagepodcas...

When we are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, there is a good chance it’s because we haven’t prioritized what our bodies need. I have learned from experience that one of the best ways to start feeling less overwhelmed is to dedicate my time first thing in the morning to a morning routine that works for my life. Today, we are going to run through some ideas to help you build YOUR best morning rout...