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

When you get your budget routine set up, you might feel really great. There is a lot of motivation and excitement and then…you overspend. If you aren’t sure what to do, this episode will help you out! I’m sharing a few tips on what to do when it happens and also a few tips on how to avoid overspending in the first place. Let's get to it! Renae Helpful episodes related to this topic: EP 07  |...

When an area of life feels messy and stressful, it can be really difficult to know where to even begin trying to make changes and even the THOUGHT of making changes can feel stressful in itself. Today we are talking about some simple steps to evaluate these areas that feel overwhelming so you can see where your time is being spent, what might need to change, and how to make simple shifts that feel...

I’ve got a fun episode for you today! At least it will be fun if you like getting ideas on simple habits you can start to implement that will make it even easier to keep a clean home! ;)  Let's get right 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/theroutineadvan...

If you have been struggling with your energy levels and are finding it hard to muster up the motivation to stay consistent with a movement routine, it’s okay. We have all been there! Today we are going to talk about three simple tips to help you get more exercise so you can start boosting your energy and feeling better without feeling overwhelmed with it all.  Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOU...

Do you feel like you are falling behind on everything? Or do you find yourself creating routines and then not following through with them? Let’s have a little heart-to-heart on why perfectionism might be holding you back and how we can make some small shifts so that it’s easier to build consistency and make progress! Let’s do this! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources...

If you have been looking for some simple dinner ideas to make your summer meal plan a little easier, I’ve got you covered! Today I am sharing some of the things that we do to make meal time a breeze so it’s one less thing to worry about and you have more time to actually enjoy your summer! Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with...

If your house is driving you a little batty because it’s so full of STUFF, let’s tackle it one baby step (or area) at a time! In today’s episode, we will cover fifteen areas of your home you can declutter in 15 minutes or less. Do one every weekday and you are done in just 3 short weeks! Let's get to it! Renae P.S. If you need more help in how to actually go through the process, you might wan...

Do you LOVE how your day begins each morning? Are you finding yourself enjoying the start of your day or do you feel stressed and rushed from the moment you open your eyes? Creating a morning routine is something that can and SHOULD be totally customized to an individual’s life, and that is the beauty of creating your ideal morning routine. So if you are struggling with your current routine, or ma...

Are you struggling to stay motivated and consistent with your daily habits? Sometimes life gets in the way of our well thought out plans and if we focus on an “all-or-nothing” mindset, we can get distracted from our daily routines and ultimately feel like our world is crumbling around us. If you are finding yourself in this space of losing motivation or focus and feeling overwhelmed, let me share...

Have you tried a house cleaning routine in the past that sounded great on paper, but you had a hard time keeping up with each cleaning zone? One area starts falling behind and it seems to snowball into a nightmare of dirty floors, mountains of laundry, and a constant flow of dirty dishes? Cleaning zones can be great for some people, but I am not one of those people. If you have tried cleaning zone...

When setting up your budget routine, you might wonder “how many sinking funds should I have?” Is there a specific number?? Let’s talk about what sinking funds are and those you may want to consider. I hope this episode gets your creative juices flowing so you can set up a budget routine that works for you to reach your money goals! Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our...

A listener recently asked this question: "Okay! So I’ve organized my apps in a certain order so that I won’t get distracted and rack up my screen time. But it doesn’t seem to work because I’m still on my phone a lot. What do I do now?" - Izabella Thank you for this question, Isabella! This is a challenge, especially when we live in a world that is surrounded by so much technology. In tod...

When was the last time you wrote out a grocery list? Have you ever noticed that there are certain things that are almost always on that list?  One thing I implemented in our meal planning routine was a grocery list template. It’s not a copy/paste list from the internet that has a bunch of things on it that we don’t eat... It was created and customized just for us and I want to help you do the same...

Do you have a nighttime routine in place yet? When you are busy all day, rushing from one thing to another, trying to get all the things done, it can be really difficult to “wind down” at night because your brain keeps cruising along thinking about all the stuff you still have to do. That is why creating a SIMPLE nighttime routine (that is easy to stick to) can offer tremendous benefits for you! S...

Is there a spot in your home that seems to attract clutter like it has a magnetic pull? Sometimes you clean it and it feels like you look away for five seconds and it’s covered in junk again! Let’s talk about some ideas that you can use to get these trouble areas organized so you don’t have to keep dealing with the same mess over and over! Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check...

Have you thought about starting a budget routine, but feel overwhelmed with the thought of overhauling your finances? Budgeting can sound super scary, but once you get the hang of it, it’s actually incredibly freeing! Yes, there is some sacrifice, but the worry and stress that it takes away is SO, SO worth it!  However, if you aren’t totally convinced yet and want to have a little practice run, to...

Have you ever thought about the kind of life you want to have? We are generally so focused on the immediate tasks at hand and the projects that are right in front of us, that it can be tough to zoom out and look at the bigger picture. Have you ever asked yourself…. "Are the actions I am taking now creating the life I want to be living?” It’s an interesting question, right? In today’s episode,...

We are heading into the busy days of summer when there is so much fun to be had! Unfortunately, our responsibilities don’t go away just because the sun is out. Poo. No need to let that get you down though! Today I want to share six time saving tips that can help you free up at least an HOUR in your day and maybe even more! *happy dance* Let’s have some fun this summer!  Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: &...

Have you ever wanted to add something to your exercise routine, but didn’t because you weren’t confident about it and didn’t want to look like an idiot? *raising my hand* I recently switched up my workout routine at the gym and it took every little bit of bravery I had, but…I finally did it! So let’s talk today about four things I learned in this situation so it can help you beat the fear when it...

One of the struggles we hear often from women that find this podcast is that they don’t even know where to begin trying to get organized because everything feels overwhelming. Our goal here is to always help provide strategic options so that you don’t feel lost, but you can still make progress with your habits. We want you to feel supported with simple systems that you can utilize and begin to tak...

Are you tired of falling behind on your work, feeling like you just can’t find the time to get it all done? You might have a super organized workflow and know exactly which tasks need to be done, but for some reason, you just feel like you are ALWAYS working…or at least thinking about work and all the tasks that still need to get done. One of the great benefits of routines is that they can help us...

Whether we are aware of it happening or not, as life goes on, we collect STUFF. Before we know it, our homes are brimming with miscellaneous things. Yes, some of those things are useful and important, but so much of it is just “stuff” and even causes frustration because it always feels messy. When we have too much stuff, there isn’t enough space for everything to have a home, drawers and cupboards...

I don’t know about you, but I personally love when I can figure out a way to help my brain stay focused and use little hacks that help me accomplish the goals I set out to achieve. And that is exactly what this episode is going to focus on! I want to share four apps I have on my phone that help me maintain consistent habits and routines to help me actually DO the things I want to do. It’s always n...

Do you find yourself procrastinating? Pushing tasks off until they start piling up and causing more stress and overwhelm later? Maybe you keep pushing it off or making excuses because you are “too busy” or “don’t have time” or maybe you feel like you just need to work on it some more because it’s not how you’d like it. There are times for refinement, of course, but if you are anything like me, per...

Do you ever go in spurts of cleaning like a mad woman? Deep cleaning every room of your home and then finding yourself burned out and exhausted?  Then you feel like you’ve done enough and you stop cleaning for awhile because there isn’t time to keep up with it all. So you let things go, but then everything seems to start falling apart around you…the messes pile up, the counters get cluttered again...