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Simplified Organization: How moms manage life & home

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Family life at home can be crazy and the house absolute chaos, but we moms can manage it all cheerfully & capably. We can tackle projects, overcome overwhelm, end perfectionism, and beat the boom and bust cycle! Listen to the stories of moms who have and know that you can, too.
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Becoming a more energetic mom with Leslie Taylor

Habit tracking sheet: https://simplyconvivial.com/habitFind Leslie's substack here: https://fastwell.substack.com/Join Leslie Taylor as she shares her journey of becoming a more energetic and healthy mom through intermittent fasting. As a stay-at-home mom, she struggled with weight loss and low energy, but through her lifestyle changes, she has found success and wants to help other moms do the same. Tune in for tips and inspiration on how to become a healthier and more energetic mom!Mystie Winckler encourages moms to organize their attitudes and get traction at home so we are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. We are a community of Christian women striving to be competent, cheerful homemakers so we are fruitful, faithful, and hospitable. Subscribe for regular encouragement!📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Donehttps://www.simplifiedorganization.com➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and get more done at home! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
2/19/202415 minutes, 14 seconds
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Loving the kitchen life with Jami Balmet (young wife's guide)

2/12/202418 minutes, 3 seconds
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From chaos to joy with Jami Balmet (young wife's guide)

2/5/202410 minutes, 12 seconds
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Singing the catechism with Hannah Spuler

1/29/202419 minutes, 5 seconds
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Enjoying a busy life with Hannah Spuler

1/22/202417 minutes, 7 seconds
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How to be productive with the internet and our phones with Rachel Jankovic

1/15/202414 minutes, 54 seconds
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Knowing how to navigate social media and phone time with Rachel Jankovic

1/8/202415 minutes, 24 seconds
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Don't rush, don't overschedule, don't stress with Aly Silva-Monroy

1/1/202423 minutes, 58 seconds
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How to do homemaking accountability with Kristin Ching & Joyce Wong

12/26/202320 minutes, 53 seconds
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Shouldn't I have homemaking figured out by now? --with Mary Shearouse

Join homemaking bootcamp: https://simplyconvivial.com/membershipAre we ever too old to keep learning and gaining skills at home? Is homemaking something we figure out and move on from? Are we the only ones struggling for years with the homemaking life? No! This encouraging conversation with Mary Shearouse will help you smile and start in your homeWomen are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
12/18/202323 minutes, 39 seconds
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Iterate Every Day: Priorities, Progress, and Perseverance with Krista Babel

Join us for Simplified Organization Community Coaching: https://simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelmPrioritize Daily and Weekly Goals: Krista shares how she aligns her priorities and obligations on a daily and weekly basis. We need to make a conscious effort to understand and address our most crucial tasks so we can have a sense of accomplishment and productivity.Embrace Small, Meaningful Steps: We need to make the mindset shift from dismissing small tasks to recognizing their significance. Krista discusses the value of breaking down larger goals into manageable, meaningful chunks, reminding us that even incremental progress matters. This perspective helps us stay motivated and avoid discouragement.Maintain Focus on the "Why": Krista discusses the importance of keeping sight of the purpose behind our actions, rooted in our faith and calling. Additionally, she emphasizes the concept of continuous improvement and iteration.
12/11/20235 minutes, 57 seconds
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Managing a tiny home with 6 people - Robyn McLeod

12/9/202313 minutes
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How to do a personal annual review with Leisa Moulton - part 2

11/27/202318 minutes, 43 seconds
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How to do a personal annual review with Leisa Moulton - part 1

11/21/202315 minutes, 35 seconds
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Short & Sweet Weekly Reviews with Trisha

11/14/202319 minutes, 28 seconds
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Weekly Review Best Practices with Stefani Mons

11/8/202313 minutes, 52 seconds
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5 Best Time Management Tips for Moms from Wendy Alcime of Plan, Prep, Pray!

Get my free Time Budget tutorials: simplyconvivial.com/timebudgetTime is our most limited resource, so we need to invest it wisely. Time management is a tricky topic for moms, especially homeschooling moms, but today we have 5 tips to help!My guest today is Wendy Alcime from Plan Prep Pray. Wendy wears many hats - a wife, a homeschooling mom to five amazing kiddos, and a firm believer that we can find peace in the midst of life's chaos.She has learned that when we become good stewards of our time, we open the door to a world of peace and fulfillment. She believes that our identity and purpose is found in Christ and glorifying Him. So, whether you're looking for tips on homeschooling, homemaking, or simply seeking a little dose of inspiration, she is here to help mama's seek peaceful presence.Find Wendy on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIERxBeIN7uOT6vdP8WckQInstagram: instagram.com/planprepprayWebsite: planpreppray.com
10/30/20238 minutes, 26 seconds
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Overwhelmed? How making a plan can help! with Wendy Alcime of Plan, Prep, Pray

10/23/202311 minutes, 8 seconds
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Haunted by Perfectionism? A conversation with Cassidy Bell

Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
10/9/202312 minutes, 40 seconds
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Routines take time with Sarah Nelson

Fighting repetition and routine is futile in homemaking because entropy is real. Our job isn’t to keep things just so, but to keep rolling with real life and managing our resources with intentionality.Sarah Nelson joins us today to chat about her progress over the last several years in seeing the real fruit and necessity of adapting routines to real family life. Sarah has been married and living in California for 21 years. She has two daughters that she home educates with the help of a local Christian Classical Hybrid School.Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo...🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-...
10/2/202319 minutes, 6 seconds
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The magic of EHAP tidying up with Abby Wahl

Overcome unrealistic expectations for your home AND work on improving the normal state of your home with 6-week Sweep & Smile course: https://www.simplyconvivial.info/sweep-smileHaving kids home all day means a lot of messes happen all day, every day. How can we deal with that? We don't want to be hovering hoovers with our kids' work and play. We can make routines that allow them to get involved in a project and still maintain order in the home. EHAP is our family routine strategy for keeping entropy at bay without being crazy or going crazy.Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
9/27/202314 minutes, 31 seconds
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Creating routines with your kids with Virginia Lee Rogers

Get the free housekeeping routine guide: https://simplyconvivial.com/cleanMystie and Virginia Lee chat about how to train kids to do chores, as well as why it's worth the effort it takes.Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
9/12/202318 minutes, 50 seconds
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How to do your own evening review as a mom

Spend a month practicing and iterating an evening review with us! https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelmWomen are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
9/6/202312 minutes, 39 seconds
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Empty-Nest Homemaking with Leann Erickson

Improve your homemaking - https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelmLeann Erickson joins Mystie to chat about how the challenges of homemaking don't let up when all the kids are grown and gone. She shares how she shifted gears to adapt to a new phase of life and ministry.Leann Erickson has been homemaking since 1994. She and David have lived in their townhouse in San Clemente, a coastal Southern California town, for 24 years. They have four adult children who were given a Christian education at home and at a local day school: a son in Phoenix who will be married this fall, a married daughter in Boston, and a daughter and son both studying at Grove City College near Pittsburgh. She is frequently on a plane to one of these cities in order to visit the kids, or to Minneapolis to visit her and David's parents. In her leisure time she enjoys reading, knitting, fellowshipping with their church family, studying foreign languages on Duolingo and going out dancing with David.Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
8/24/202320 minutes, 5 seconds
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Managing Crisis Mode with Elaine Shutt

Enroll today and makeover your homemaking with Simplified Organization Community Coaching: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelmToday Elaine Shutt chats with me about how she learned to handle crisis mode when her son had medical emergencies and many following doctor visits - while she also homeschooled and worked part time. It was a challenging time, but even in the midst of it, she dug in and grew in her capacity and her sanctification.Elaine has been married to her Jason for 16 years. They have three tween/teen girls and two young boys. She works outside the home part time as a teacher in addition to homeschooling her children.Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
8/15/202319 minutes, 40 seconds
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Having babies, taking baby steps - with Anna Laura Farnham

Join Simplified Organization Community Coaching: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelmAnna wanted to get back in the saddle after having a baby, and Convivial Circle gave her the guidance and support she needed. Find out the steps that made the biggest difference in her postpartum recovery!Anna and her husband, Gandalf, live in Indiana and have six children ranging from 1-13 years old. Before kids, she earned two music degrees in oboe performance, but she has set aside a music career to focus on being a mom and homemaker. She and her family stay busy with their local Christian school, church fellowship, youth sports, reading and generally being creative.Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
8/9/202320 minutes, 24 seconds
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Loving your teenagers (with Kat Lee!)

Take the free daily card challenge: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/dailycardMystie and Kat talk about how motherhood changes as your kids get older and develop lives of their own.Kat Lee is passionate about teaching others how to jump-start each day with a grace-filled, life-giving morning routine. She is the author of the Hello Mornings book, a speaker, podcaster, and the founder of HelloMornings.org. She and her husband, Jimmy, live in Waco, Texas, with their three children.Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
8/3/202313 minutes, 8 seconds
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A minimum viable morning routine (with Kat Lee!)

Take the free daily card to-do list challenge: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/dailycardMystie chats with Kat Lee from HelloMornings.org about being organized without being perfectionist and making the most of the very first few minutes of every day.Kat Lee is passionate about teaching others how to jump-start each day with a grace-filled, life-giving morning routine. She is the author of the Hello Mornings book, a speaker, podcaster, and the founder of HelloMornings.org. She and her husband, Jimmy, live in Waco, Texas, with their three children.Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
8/2/20239 minutes, 47 seconds
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Home organization tips with Kristi Clover

Make a custom cleaning plan that works for you: simplyconvivial.com/cleanKristi is a go-to source for organization tips and she delivers today!Kristi Clover is a home organization and #momlife expert. She’s also the author of M.O.M.=Master Organizer of Mayhem and Homeschool Basics, the host of the Simply Joyful Podcast, and a popular conference speaker. Her passion is to help Christian women find sanity and joy in the throes of mom life. She loves to share about her adventures in motherhood and home life through a variety of media that you can find at KristiClover.com. Kristi lives in San Diego with her husband, Steve, and their five children.Be sure to connect with Kristi online for an extra dose of encouragement. She’s @KristiClover on most social media networks.Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
7/28/20239 minutes, 58 seconds
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Organization isn't perfection - with Kristi Clover

Organization doesn't have to be perfect. In fact, it can't be and won't be. But it's still worth working on.Kristi Clover is a home organization and #momlife expert. She’s also the author of M.O.M.=Master Organizer of Mayhem and Homeschool Basics, the host of the Simply Joyful Podcast, and a popular conference speaker. Her passion is to help Christian women find sanity and joy in the throes of mom life. She loves to share about her adventures in motherhood and home life through a variety of media that you can find at KristiClover.com. Kristi lives in San Diego with her husband, Steve, and their five children.Be sure to connect with Kristi online for an extra dose of encouragement. She’s @KristiClover on most social media networks.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
7/13/202311 minutes, 25 seconds
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Put down the phone and get outside (with Joy Cherrick)

We have so much to do and so many distractions that we readily neglect the simple things that would connect us to the real world and real relationships best. One of those things is spending time enjoying the outdoors.Joy has some tips and a free challenge that will help you get outside with your kids with no pressure and no guilt. Find it here: https://naturestudyhacking.com/2023/04/25/screen-free-kids-get-outside-challenge-3/Find Joy's podcast here: https://naturestudyhacking.com/naturalist-kids-podcast/📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
7/4/202318 minutes, 53 seconds
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Getting creative with your housework with Rosemary Bartlett

Enroll and do the Baby Step Bingo with us in July! https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelmWomen are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
6/27/202318 minutes, 2 seconds
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How to gamify chores for you and your family (with Leisa Moulton)

Spend July doing the Baby Step Bingo Challenge with Mystie & Leisa: https://simplyconvivial.com/membershipMystie and Leisa Moulton chat about how to make chores a less-dreaded thing we have to deal with.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
6/20/202311 minutes, 41 seconds
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When you feel guilty for resting (with Stefani Mons)

Join us inside Convivial Circle: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelmIn this episode, Stefani discusses her struggle with balancing productivity and taking necessary breaks. She finds it challenging to pause her work because she always sees something more to be done. However, she has realized the importance of taking breaks to prevent burnout and maintain her well-being. Initially, she attempted productive breaks, such as reading, but found them ineffective. Ultimately, she started taking 10-minute midday breaks where she lays down and does nothing, helping her reset. Additionally, she has scheduled end-of-day downtime for herself to spend quality time with her family.Main Takeaways:Constant Productivity Can Lead to Burnout: Stefani highlights the challenge faced by many individuals, particularly those who have a high focus on productivity, in taking breaks due to the never-ending to-do list. This can lead to feeling constantly frazzled and burnt out.Intentional Breaks are Essential for Well-being: She emphasizes the importance of intentional breaks during the day, especially ones that are truly restful and not just a change in activity. These breaks can prevent burnout, making individuals more effective in the long term.Iterative Approach to Finding What Works: It’s important to find what kind of break works for you. Stefani iterated through different types of breaks until she found that simply doing nothing for a short period was the most beneficial. Everyone needs to experiment and adjust their break schedules according to what suits them best.Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
6/17/202314 minutes, 39 seconds
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Hospitality Tips with Bess Hawthorne

Get mostly-daily, bite-sized encouraging emails by signing up here: https://simplyconvivial.com/newsletterBess is a wife, mother of 5, and grandmother of 3! She currently teaches full time at Logos School and hosts the podcast, Come Over for Dinner!, on all the ways to make hospitality practical and fun. Apart from her family, Bess’s days are lively with the bustling energy of second graders whom she teaches full-time. She jestingly remarks that she “attends second grade every day”. Her teaching journey is paired with the podcast she hosts, where she and her guests delve into the practical aspects of hospitality. From sharing favorite recipes to discussing must-have kitchen items, her podcast serves as a trove of inspiration and guidance.The practice of hospitality is not just about inviting people over but also about serving and giving to others, including family members. True hospitality involves sacrificing personal standards of perfection for the sake of fellowship and building relationships. In unexpected or less-than-ideal situations, it is important to maintain a positive attitude, understanding that sometimes these incidents can be humorous when viewed in retrospect. Having a sense of humor, especially about one’s imperfections, is valuable in building character and maintaining a joyful spirit.
6/8/202320 minutes, 12 seconds
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Dealing with Perfectionism with Bess Hawthorne

Get mostly-daily, bite-sized encouraging emails by signing up here: https://simplyconvivial.com/newsletterBess is a wife, mother of 5, and grandmother of 3! She currently teaches full time at Logos School and hosts the podcast, Come Over for Dinner!, on all the ways to make hospitality practical and fun. Apart from her family, Bess’s days are lively with the bustling energy of second graders whom she teaches full-time. She jestingly remarks that she “attends second grade every day”. Her teaching journey is paired with the podcast she hosts, where she and her guests delve into the practical aspects of hospitality. From sharing favorite recipes to discussing must-have kitchen items, her podcast serves as a trove of inspiration and guidance.Bess identifies perfectionism as a common hurdle that many women face. This paralyzing mindset, which dictates that if something can’t be executed flawlessly it shouldn’t be undertaken at all, can be stifling. Bess is no stranger to this challenge. She admits that her natural inclination is toward perfectionism, wanting things to be ‘just so’. She's a planner by nature. Through personal experience, she shares insights on how to overcome this hindrance. One of the most profound pieces of advice Bess offers is to view oneself as a character in God’s story. Citing the author N.D. Wilson, she encourages individuals to see themselves as part of a larger narrative. This perspective can be transformative. 
6/2/20239 minutes, 54 seconds
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How to go from scattered to reliable, with Dallas Nachtigall

Get mostly-daily, bite-sized encouraging emails by signing up here: https://simplyconvivial.com/newsletterDallas Nachtigall is an artist by training, a wife and a mom of three. As she researched homeschooling, she was thrilled to learn that art education, drawing, and nature journaling could be integral pieces of her kids' education.So, at age 28, she picked up where her academic life had ended after college. She now teaches homeschool families around the globe drawing and art skills through video courses, podcasting, and in-person workshops. She loves the continuing challenge of self-education and the freedom to teach and work at home.You can find her at bestowingthebrush.com where she also has free art and growth mindset resources.Dallas Nachtigall discusses time management and attitude management in this conversation. She emphasizes the importance of stewarding the limited time we have and mentions time boxing as a helpful method, where specific hours are dedicated to specific activities. Dallas acknowledges the need to keep returning to these habits and maintaining discipline. She also discusses the usefulness of a "brain dump" to manage her thoughts and emotions, which helps her gain clarity, work through issues, and recognize what needs to be prayed about. Recognizing the value of externalizing thoughts, she explains how it helps to reduce stress and anxiety.
5/9/202312 minutes, 13 seconds
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What to do when you're irritable, with Dallas Nachtigall

Get mostly-daily, bite-sized encouraging emails by signing up here: https://simplyconvivial.com/newsletterDallas Nachtigall is an artist by training, a wife and a mom of three. As she researched homeschooling, she was thrilled to learn that art education, drawing, and nature journaling could be integral pieces of her kids' education.So, at age 28, she picked up where her academic life had ended after college. She now teaches homeschool families around the globe drawing and art skills through video courses, podcasting, and in-person workshops. She loves the continuing challenge of self-education and the freedom to teach and work at home.You can find her at bestowingthebrush.com where she also has free art and growth mindset resources.Dallas Nachtigall discusses time management and attitude management in this conversation. She emphasizes the importance of stewarding the limited time we have and mentions time boxing as a helpful method, where specific hours are dedicated to specific activities. Dallas acknowledges the need to keep returning to these habits and maintaining discipline. She also discusses the usefulness of a "brain dump" to manage her thoughts and emotions, which helps her gain clarity, work through issues, and recognize what needs to be prayed about. Recognizing the value of externalizing thoughts, she explains how it helps to reduce stress and anxiety.Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
5/1/202312 minutes, 13 seconds
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Choosing Joy, with Katie Westenberg

In this conversation, Katie Westenberg discusses practical tips for staying faithful to God in moments of disappointment and overwhelm. We must prepare in advance by investing time daily in reading the Bible, even when it may not always feel productive or inspiring in the moment. Our devotional time is an investment in a "debit account" we can draw from later. She also emphasizes the importance of having friends who can speak truth into one's life and call out negative beliefs or thought patterns. When faced with overwhelming situations, Katie recommends aligning oneself with the truth of God's word and what it says about Him, rather than giving into fear or anxiety. Ultimately, she stresses the value of having a strong foundation of faith and staying connected to God, even during challenging times.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
4/26/202316 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ack! There's never enough time! with Katie Westenberg

Overcome overwhelm with my free workshop: AnswerOverwhelm.comKatie Westenberg, a Christian author and speaker, shares her perspective on how to deal with overwhelming situations. Our capacity for dealing with stress can change throughout our lives and is dependent on our circumstances. We need to be aware enough to diagnose whether the problem is spiritual or physical and seek God's guidance in both areas. She suggests that if the problem is physical, practical changes can help. However, if the problem is spiritual, we need to focus on our relationship with God and examine our faith. Katie suggests connecting with other women for help during tough seasons.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
4/24/202313 minutes, 39 seconds
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How to get a grip on your thoughts, with Laney Homan

When we aim for completion rather than faithfulness we can get sucked down into resenting the work in front of us. The room you just cleaned needs cleaned again, and the laundry will never be forever done. Changing our goal to being faithful in our work rather than being done with our work is such a helpful shift.Laney Homan is a wife of 25 years and mother to eight children ages 6 to 23, and works from home as the member success manager for Your Morning Basket. She homeschools her five youngest kids who are elementary through high-school aged, and knows what it feels like to have a lot to keep track of. Some of her favorite things are reading and visiting her local coffee shop. And today she joins us with words of encouragement for the Mom who feels scattered and overwhelmed.Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
4/21/20239 minutes, 40 seconds
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To all the scattered moms, from Laney Homan

Free EHAP (Whole House Tidy Time!) Guide: https://simplyconvivial.com/ehapAs moms we can easily feel scattered, like all the different responsibilities we have are pulling us in different directions, and like there’s never enough time to get it all done. Homeschool moms especially can struggle with this because they have the all the schooling duties in addition keeping the home running. When we aim for completion rather than faithfulness we can get sucked down into resenting the work in front of us. The room you just cleaned needs cleaned again, and the laundry will never be forever done. Changing our goal to being faithful in our work rather than being done with our work is such a helpful shift.Laney Homan is a wife of 25 years and mother to eight children ages 6 to 23, and works from home as the member success manager for Your Morning Basket. She homeschools her five youngest kids who are elementary through high-school aged, and knows what it feels like to have a lot to keep track of. Some of her favorite things are reading and visiting her local coffee shop. And today she joins us with words of encouragement for the Mom who feels scattered and overwhelmed.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
3/21/202314 minutes, 6 seconds
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Recovering from Overwhelm, with Sarah Beals

You don't have to stay stuck in overwhelm. Free workshop: AnswerOverwhelm.comSarah is a mom of six and grandmother of four. She lives in beautiful New England and is in her 27th year of homeschooling. She is passionate about books, decorating, hospitality, strong coffee and BBC drama. She blogs at Joyfilleddays.com where she talks about all aspects of Christian living.Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
2/10/202310 minutes, 2 seconds
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Time management for the highly distractible mom, with Ashley Weaver

Start homeschooling: https://joyful-noise-learning.ck.page/e1e764f683Ashley didn't realize how distractible she was until the details of life started piling on with motherhood. She shares her journey to walk in faithfulness despite herself in today's episode.Ashley is a former English teacher, and current homeschool Mom of three elementary age kids. She shares about her favorite Biblically-based, Charlotte Mason inspired homeschool resources and tips on her YouTube channel Joyful Noise Learning. Ashley loves to make people laugh and to inspire others to live from the joy of Jesus among the noise in life and homeschooling.Ashley's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoyfulNoiseLiving/featuredWomen are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
2/1/202314 minutes, 5 seconds
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Managing Mom-Life with ADHD with Ashley Weaver

Start homeschooling: https://joyful-noise-learning.ck.page/e1e764f683Ashley didn't realize how distractible she was until the details of life started piling on with motherhood. She shares her journey to walk in faithfulness despite herself in today's episode.Ashley is a former English teacher, and current homeschool Mom of three elementary age kids. She shares about her favorite Biblically-based, Charlotte Mason inspired homeschool resources and tips on her YouTube channel Joyful Noise Learning. Ashley loves to make people laugh and to inspire others to live from the joy of Jesus among the noise in life and homeschooling.Ashley's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoyfulNoiseLiving/featuredWomen are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
2/1/202311 minutes, 54 seconds
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The Most Important Tool for Organizing Your Attitude, with Bethany Barendregt

Learn how to handle perfectionism with my free workshop: NoMorePerfectionism.comThe best antidote to perfectionism is to pray. Being in prayer is fruitful and most necessary to our spiritual walk and fighting sin in our lives. We should be thanking God for everything we have been given, and asking him to make us aware of our sinful desires. So ask God for grace, ask to be reminded of his perfection, ask for an increased awareness of his holiness and ask that God’s goodness and faithfulness would be manifest in your home even when things are not perfect. God delights to answer these prayers. Bethany Barendregt is wife to Alex and mama to their five kids ages 6-14. She works from home as founder/creative director for Women Encouraged and hosts their podcast, and occasionally helps as a substitute teacher at her kids’ Classical Christian school. She currently serves at her local church in women’s ministry, planning and leading Bible studies and keeping women connected in God’s word through various means. Bethany is passionate about Bible literacy and enjoys writing and speaking to share hope for everyday life, but she would love nothing more than to sit down for a cup of coffee with you and talk about how the gospel changes everything.Find Bethany online:http://bethanybarendregt.com/https://www.instagram.com/bethanyjbarendregt/https://www.women-encouraged.com/https://www.instagram.com/womenencouraged/Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
1/17/202318 minutes, 2 seconds
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When Life Feels Upside Down, with Bethany Barendregt

Learn how to handle perfectionism with my free workshop: NoMorePerfectionism.comSometimes our desire to do well at our vocations turns into a desire for perfectionism which leaves us discouraged and defeated. Bethany gives us the truth straight: perfectionism is idolatry we must repent of and replace with worship of our Creator. You're not going to do yourself any favors if you cling to idols. Perfectionism leads us into pride and a critical spirit and all manner of other sins. It is not the same thing as a high standard or a love of excellence - both of which must remain submitted to God's Word.Bethany Barendregt is wife to Alex and mama to their five kids ages 6-14. She works from home as founder/creative director for Women Encouraged and hosts their podcast, and occasionally helps as a substitute teacher at her kids’ Classical Christian school. She currently serves at her local church in women’s ministry, planning and leading Bible studies and keeping women connected in God’s word through various means. Bethany is passionate about Bible literacy and enjoys writing and speaking to share hope for everyday life, but she would love nothing more than to sit down for a cup of coffee with you and talk about how the gospel changes everything.Find Bethany online:http://bethanybarendregt.com/https://www.instagram.com/bethanyjbarendregt/https://www.women-encouraged.com/https://www.instagram.com/womenencouraged/Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
1/10/202315 minutes, 3 seconds
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Overcoming Depression, with Karen Head

Get module 1 of Organize Your Attitude for free: https://www.simplyconvivial.info/storyKaren continues her story of battling and overcoming depression as a homeschooling farm-wife mom.Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
1/3/202324 minutes, 20 seconds
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Depressed, Stuck in Bed, & Fearful, with Karen Head

Get module 1 of Organize Your Attitude for free: https://www.simplyconvivial.info/storyKaren tells her story about falling into depression, how it affected her, and how she finally began recovering.Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
12/27/202222 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ask your husband what he thinks about your homemaking (with Gemma M)

Women are homemakers, but the husband is the head of the home. How do we dance this dance together, creating a family and life together than glorifies God? It begins by being on the same page, which means it begins with conversation. Gemma was nervous to ask her husband what he thought of her homemaking and the state of their house, but when she got over her fear and asked a simple question, she was stunned and encouraged at his response. Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
12/20/202224 minutes, 56 seconds
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A total life makeover begins with small steps - with Gracie Madgwick

Get a year of homemaking coaching: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelmGracie is a west coast California girl transplanted to the wheat fields of the Midwest. She loves her God-given callings of daughter of the King of kings, wife to her husband, Stephen, and mother and teacher to their eight children. Some of her greatest joys are time spent home educating her children, a good family read aloud, toddler antics, and a hot cup of British-style black tea!Before Gracie joined Simply Convivial, she felt chronic overwhelm and discouragement in addition to stress from trying to keep up but not having the tools or mindset to properly approach family home life.Gracie needed a sense of control and a set of skills, and she found those through the Simplified Organization courses.She learned that when implementing new practices in any area of life, it's hard to see our own growth. Growth is slow. It's not overnight. It's hard to notice where we've grown. So it's helpful when we can get outside input. Gracie would ask her husband because she knew he has seen her grow through this process.Gracie said: "Simplified Organization is not just self-help. There's a lot of self-help out there where you just kind of grab what you want. But the way you've structured Simply Convivial and the community coaching program is always reminding of of what God wants for us and what He calls us to."Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
12/13/202219 minutes, 56 seconds
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3 Basic Planning Pieces that Beat Stress - with Clarissa Ramsey

Feeling stressed and frazzled? Always one step behind? Dropping balls?Clarissa realized it was perfectionism tripping her up and making her feel overwhelmed. Because she couldn't get everything organized exactly the way she'd want it in one day, she'd never start. Her perfectionism was making her home life chaotic and stressed.Hear her story of how she overcame her perfectionism with three simple, standard planning practices. You'll be encouraged that there is a way out of the chaos!Women are the backbone of society, so we must be free from cultural lies & personal guilt and have the freedom of good habits and self-control so we can build God-honoring families and communities.📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
12/6/202217 minutes, 32 seconds
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A Total Home Life Makeover - with Pastor's wife Naomi Marks

Free Brain Dump Guide: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/braindumpOverwhelmed and exhausted? Postpartum blues making life hard? There is hope and a way out. Naomi shares her story of how baby steps and a game plan helped her transform her busy family home so that she's no longer stressed and frustrated with her life. Join Mystie & Naomi for Simplified Organization Community Coaching! https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
12/2/202218 minutes, 44 seconds
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Powerful day job vs. cooking & snot - balancing priorities with Joy Pullmann

Do you ever compare your life now, changing diapers and wiping goopy noses, to your previous life?
11/14/202217 minutes, 35 seconds
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The ministry of feeding people, with Jamie Erickson

Is your grocery budget troubling you? Even though it's hard as prices increase, Jamie reminds us that feeding people is a good work and it's ok if it costs us money.When she’s not curating memories, hoarding vintage books, or playing ringmaster to her circus of five blissfully abnormal kids, Jamie Erickson can be found encouraging and equipping a growing tribe of mothers all across the globe.Find Jamie online -At her blog: https://www.theunlikelyhomeschool.com/On her podcast: http://momtomompodcast.com/On IG: @unlikely_homeschoolBuy her book: https://amzn.to/3NpbPwR📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
11/7/202213 minutes, 30 seconds
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Managing life bravely, with Jamie Erickson

Irritation could be a sign that something deeper is wrong than a few logistical headaches. The truth is that irritation is simply anger, and we need to deal with it according to its real nature if we're going to deal with it effectively at all.When she’s not curating memories, hoarding vintage books, or playing ringmaster to her circus of five blissfully abnormal kids, Jamie Erickson can be found encouraging and equipping a growing tribe of mothers all across the globe.Find Jamie online -At her blog: https://www.theunlikelyhomeschool.com/On her podcast: http://momtomompodcast.com/On IG: @unlikely_homeschoolBuy her book: https://amzn.to/3NpbPwR📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
11/1/202211 minutes, 53 seconds
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Planning tips & tricks with Mackenzie Koppa

Planning helps us see what's going on in our lives so we can handle it without stress. Mackenzie shares some great tips for making planning a stress-free activity.Mackenzie is a podcaster, voice actor, and YouTuber who helps women fight the overwhelm and stress in their lives with planning and lifestyle solutions so that they can live well in the midst of life's chaos.  Mackenzie is a single mom of four kids ages 7 to 16, and you can find her podcast Live Well Anyway, wherever you listen to podcasts.Find Mackenzie online -At her blog: https://mackenziekoppa.com/On her podcast: https://mackenziekoppa.com/podcastOn IG: @mackenziekoppa📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
10/31/202215 minutes, 26 seconds
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Managing home & life as a single mom - with Mackenzie Koppa

Life is hard, but we can cheer one another on as we each faithfully tackle the life God has given us.Mackenzie is a podcaster, voice actor, and YouTuber who helps women fight the overwhelm and stress in their lives with planning and lifestyle solutions so that they can live well in the midst of life's chaos.  Mackenzie is a single mom of four kids ages 7 to 16, and you can find her podcast Live Well Anyway, wherever you listen to podcasts.Find Mackenzie online -At her blog: https://mackenziekoppa.com/On her podcast: https://mackenziekoppa.com/podcastOn IG: @mackenziekoppa📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy➡️ Take the free daily card challenge and practice with me! https://www.simplyconvivial.info/todo-list/🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
10/20/202214 minutes, 20 seconds
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Practical Family Menu Planning with DeeDee & Ximena, the Chips & Salsa Ladies

DeeDee & Ximena chat with Mystie about keeping food on the table - for meals and snacks - while also keeping our sanity as busy moms with lots on our plates.Avoid unnecessary irritation! Get DeeDee & Ximena's free cycle tracker: https://chipsnsalsahomeschooling.com/cycletrackerDeeDee and Ximena (known as the Chips & Salsa Ladies), are two homeschool moms trying to figure out how to savor life through every messy moment. They draw strength from each other and like chips and salsa, they try to keep life tasty and festive. They believe in the power of community and love encouraging other homeschool parents through their YouTube channel, social media and BookShark’s podcast “Homeschool Your Way”. Combined, they share 20 years of homeschooling experience. Their favorite things about homeschooling have been learning alongside their children and all the fun field trips and memorable moments they’ve been able to spend together.- Follow DeeDee & Ximena -https://www.chipsnsalsahomeschooling.com/On YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChipsSalsaHomeschoolingOn IG: @chipsandsalsaladiesGet Mystie's book, Convivial Homeschool: https://www.convivialhomeschool.com🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy
10/10/202216 minutes, 52 seconds
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Irritation Busters for Moms with DeeDee & Ximena, the Chips & Salsa Ladies

DeeDee & Ximena chat with Mystie about what makes moms irritated and how to combat irritation as a default response so we can have God-glorifying, cheerful homeschools.Avoid unnecessary irriation! Get DeeDee & Ximena's free cycle tracker: https://chipsnsalsahomeschooling.com/cycletrackerDeeDee and Ximena (known as the Chips & Salsa Ladies), are two homeschool moms trying to figure out how to savor life through every messy moment. They draw strength from each other and like chips and salsa, they try to keep life tasty and festive. They believe in the power of community and love encouraging other homeschool parents through their YouTube channel, social media and BookShark’s podcast “Homeschool Your Way”. Combined, they share 20 years of homeschooling experience. Their favorite things about homeschooling have been learning alongside their children and all the fun field trips and memorable moments they’ve been able to spend together.- Follow DeeDee & Ximena -https://www.chipsnsalsahomeschooling.com/On YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChipsSalsaHomeschoolingOn IG: @chipsandsalsaladiesGet Mystie's book, Convivial Homeschool: https://www.convivialhomeschool.com🏆 Enroll in Simply Convivial Continuing Education and get practical life management mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm📖 Get my latest book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Timehttps://amzn.to/3CcRzuy
10/3/202220 minutes, 47 seconds
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Finding peace at home - with Durenda Wilson

Enter the giveaway by leaving a comment on this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yF6ve66LAW0
9/26/202211 minutes, 13 seconds
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Be unhurried, not overwhelmed - with Durenda Wilson

Durenda has been homeschooling since 1996 and has graduated 7 of her 8 children so far.She has been married to Darryl for 32 years and they have 9 grandkids.Durenda is convinced that home education is an incredible blessing, but only if we don’t let it hold us hostage to unnecessary expectations and notions of what it “should” look like.The heart of her message encourages parents to create a simple, unhurried lifestyle while growing a strong, cohesive family. It's in this nurturing environment where learning most naturally happens and where lifelong learners are grown.Durenda's books: * The Four Hour School Day: https://amzn.to/3LsE7G2* The Unhurried Homeschooler: https://amzn.to/3QYiIpo*Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart: https://amzn.to/3RT37slDurenda is the owner/host of her podcast (Durenda Wilson) and website,durendawilson.com. She also mentors moms at simplyunhurriedcommunity.com
9/20/202216 minutes, 54 seconds
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Your plan & routines have to adapt - wisdom from Amy Roberts of Raising Arrows

Create a working homeschool schedule with help from Amy: https://www.raisingarrows.net/homeschoolscheduleAmy's course will walk you step by step to plug in the different homeschool subjects, where to put them, how to make it all work, how to practice it and make sure that it is what you really need. Amy provides the fundamentals and principles that work very well for a lot of different people and teach just the basics of how to put it all together.We can focus on enjoying our day and our kids so that we can create the atmosphere of our home and homeschool that we want - one of engaged, loving learning.
9/13/202212 minutes, 13 seconds
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Finding margin in your day as a homeschool mom - with Amy Roberts

Amy Roberts of RaisingArrows.net is a homeschooling mom of 10.She offers practical homeschooling and homemaking advice and encouragement to other large family moms through her blog, her podcast and her YouTube channel.With so many people to take care of, Amy shares how she has learned to adjust her routines and create margin in her life.5 Steps to Get Organized Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPkowQCQW4x9EMFT5oeq8fwmmbP2JKPKv
9/6/202213 minutes, 45 seconds
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Juggling life as a mom and missionary - with Sarah Furrow!

Get my new book, How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Time: https://amzn.to/3dz3J7lFree interval guide: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/intervalSarah is a wife and homeschooling mom to three. She is an avid reader, a writer, and she loves to nature journal with her kids. Sarah and her husband Jason moved to Honduras 15 years ago where they founded Give Hope 2 Kids, a ministry that's caring for kids who were once abandoned or abused by raising them in healthy Honduran families. (www.GiveHope2Kids.org)Sarah shares about how she handles many responsibilities and roles as a missionary mom in a foreign country. It's easy to feel overwhelmed, but it's possible to reject overwhelm and walk with calm cheerfulness in uncertainty and busyness.
8/16/20229 minutes, 47 seconds
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How to maximize your time and energy as a working mom - with Molly Nickles!

Get help with time blocking: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/timebudget
8/8/202215 minutes, 17 seconds
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A homeschooling, working - happy! - mom tells all (with Molly Nickles!)

Today on the Simplified Organization podcast, I have Molly Nickles, also known as The Modern Homeschooler on Intagram. She's always had a job while homeschooling - and not always part time only, either! Find out how she manages a full time job (for someone else!) while homeschooling 2 teens - and why she thinks it's good for her kids, too.
8/2/202215 minutes, 24 seconds
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Grocery Shopping Tips with Betsy Farquhar

Free master pantry resources: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/masterpantrylistBetsy's wisdom: By 10am, I have to choose what's for dinner that day and take one step toward getting it ready, even if it's just taking the meat out to thaw.
7/28/202214 minutes, 41 seconds
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What plans are really for - with Betsy Farquhar

Find Betsy at redeemedreader.com - where she's prereading new books for you and your kidsBetsy's planning wisdom: I like to think of management as balancing humility and honesty when I plan. So the humility part is that the Lord doesn't really need me to accomplish these things. I mean, I feel like I'm indispensable to the plan, but I'm really not . And then honesty about what is on my plate and what I need to not add to my plate.Check out this playlist for more of my videos about planning: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPkowQCQW4x8qBuTuaFaON9xul5B_cF67
7/26/20229 minutes, 14 seconds
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3 ways to overcome discouragement - with Amanda Sewell

Free alignment card guide: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/align
7/13/202211 minutes, 38 seconds
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Dear mom who feels discouraged - with Amanda Sewell

Amanda Sewell is a homeschooling mom of 6 and recently returned to the US from the mission field. In the latest episode of The Simplified Organization show, Amanda shares what she's learned about feeling stuck and how to get out of that mental mire of discouragement.
7/7/202212 minutes, 11 seconds
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Your mindset matters - tips with Melissa Cummings

Get your printable alignment card: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/motivationFind Melissa at https://www.paideianorthwest.com
6/30/202213 minutes, 2 seconds
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Dear mom who is always tired - with Melissa Cummings

AnswerOverwhelm.com -- free workshopFind Melissa Cummings at joyfuldomesticity.com and paideianorthwest.com
6/30/202217 minutes, 25 seconds
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Tips for Organizing Mom Life - with Lynna Sutherland!

Free workshop: AnswerOverwhelm.comSibling Relationship Lab: https://www.siblingrelationshiplab.com/Lynna's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LynnaSutherlandLarge Family Homeschooling: https://yourlargefamilyhomeschool.com/Lynna Sutherland is a homeschool mom of eight and the host of the Sibling Relationship Lab podcast. She loves to encourage moms in the freedom they have in Christ in parenting and homeschooling.In today's episode she tells us her best tips for realistic and practical organization of home and stuff when you have a large, homeschooling family.
6/14/202212 minutes, 13 seconds
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Overcome overwhelm as a large family mom - with Lynna Sutherland!

Free workshop: AnswerOverwhelm.comSibling Relationship Lab: https://www.siblingrelationshiplab.com/Lynna's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LynnaSutherlandLarge Family Homeschooling: https://yourlargefamilyhomeschool.com/Lynna Sutherland is a homeschool mom of eight and the host of the Sibling Relationship Lab podcast. She loves to encourage moms in the freedom they have in Christ in parenting and homeschooling.In today's episode she addresses how she handles feelings of overwhelm as a large family homeschooling mom. It's encouraging and practical.
6/9/202217 minutes, 15 seconds
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A framework to change your perspective (with Lauren Scott!)

Find Lauren at https://www.keptandkeeping.com where she keeps a thoughtful and insightful blog.Free workshop: https://www.AnswerOverwhelm.comWe have to acknowledge the reality we are in to actually address our vague overwhelm.
5/31/20229 minutes, 53 seconds
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When life feels heavy and overwhelming - with Lauren Scott

Free workshop: AnswerOverwhelm.comWe have to acknowledge the reality we are in to actually address our vague overwhelm. Find Lauren at keptandkeeping.com where she keeps a thoughtful and insightful blog.
5/25/202210 minutes, 13 seconds
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Make a better minimum viable plan - Pam Barnhill's planning tips

One of Pam's brilliant concepts is the "minimum viable day."
5/16/20229 minutes, 7 seconds
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How to be more consistent with Pam Barnhill

freehomeschoolplanner.comWhen I need homeschool planning tips, I go to Pam Barnhill.Every summer I print out my pages from Plan Your Year to put our homeschool year together.So I wanted to have her on to talk about what makes planning work and how to be consistent with our plans.Listen to my conversation with Pam Barnhill in today's episode of The Simplified Organization Podcast.
5/10/20227 minutes, 45 seconds
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Moms managing time better (with Virginia Lee Rogers)

Time Budget Template: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/timebudgetPart 2 of my conversation with Viriginia Lee Rogers focuses on how to organize your attitude when you feel like you're going nuts keeping up with details and people, when it feels like there's not enough time to do it all (maybe there actually isn't!)
5/2/202210 minutes, 52 seconds
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When your kids irritate you - with Virginia Lee Rogers

Handle overwhelm better: AnswerOverwhelm.com -- free workshopAs moms, we need to be realistic about what's actually going on behind our grumpy, irritable moods. We might think there's something terribly wrong, that we need to totally revamp our whole life and self, when really we just need to get enough sleep.
4/25/202213 minutes, 2 seconds
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Stop using your head like a briefcase (with Leisa Moulton)

Free Brain Dump Guide: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/braindumpStop using your head like a briefcase because it's making you feel overwhelmed and incapable of handling life. So much of what we do as moms at home doesn't have a tangible result at the end of the day. It's hard to recognize what we've done and be satisfied in it, but that recognition and satisfaction is the attitude adjustment we need to recapture the joy of mothering and homemaking.
4/18/20226 minutes, 38 seconds
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What to do when you feel overwhelmed - with Leisa Moulton

Free Workshop: AnswerOverwhelm.comToday we're going to chat about feeling overwhelmed and about practical ways to organize your attitude.Leisa and her husband and three kids have built their own home in Southern Idaho, first living and homeschooling in a camper while the home was under construction. So she knows a thing or two about overwhelm. 
4/11/20229 minutes, 39 seconds
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Scripture Memory Tips with Amy Sloan

Amy's Bible Memory resources: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-work/The best way to keep our attitude under control and live out the fruit of the Spirit is to memorize and recite Scripture every day, all the time. Amy gives us some tips and helps to weave Bible memory work into our lives as homeschoolers and women.
4/4/202212 minutes, 6 seconds
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Dealing with perfectionism with Amy Sloan

No More Perfectionism Workshop! https://www.nomoreperfectionism.comPerfectionism trips us all up and sometimes we don't even realize it's our problem. We don't have to do things perfectly to be fulfilling our responsibilities well. Perfectionism is really just a guise for self-centeredness. Listen to Amy Sloan of Humility and Doxology remind us how to give up identifying as a perfectionist.
3/31/202211 minutes, 44 seconds
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Abby Wahl's best kitchen hacks

Free pantry printables & guides: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/pantry Abby feeds 40+ people on the regular when it's lambing season - not as a big social event where people bring their polite appetites, but where people are coming in after a long day of hard labor and will go back out again afterward.So Abby has all kinds of tips and hacks up her sleeve to make planning and executing large, hearty, satisfying meals doable on repeat.
3/21/202213 minutes, 9 seconds
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Dear Mom who doesn't stick to her plans - with Abby Wahl

Free "plans that stick" workshop: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/unstuckIf we spend time planning but never look at those plans, we're just wasting time. If we make plans that are completely unrealistic, then we're just wasting time planning. If you aren't sticking to your plans, the problem might lie in your planning. Let's talk about how to make better plans AND then stick with them.
3/19/20229 minutes, 24 seconds
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Kortney Garrison's planning tips & tricks

Find Kortney's resources: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/kortneyWelcome to Simplified Organization, a show for busy moms who are looking for practical help in managing their homes, families, and lives for God's glory. We keep it real without complaining and we help women overcome the overwhelm and perfectionism that comes from the comparison game. In this episode, Kortney shares her menu planning, weekly overview, and weekly review process that helps her keep her plates spinning.
3/1/20229 minutes, 54 seconds
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When life is overwhelming - with Kortney Garrison!

Free Workshop: AnswerOverwhelm.comKortney Garrison is a poet and a homeschool mama of three who works from home as the Community Director for Read-Aloud Revival. She also blogs at kortneygarrison.comWelcome to Simplified Organization, a show for busy moms who are looking for practical help in managing their homes, families, and lives for God's glory. We keep it real without complaining and we help women overcome the overwhelm and perfectionism that comes from the comparison game. Well, my schedule is not excessively busy. I think I fall into the camp of a low energy mom. So even though I do a lot, our schedule is purposefully kept kind of more open and more relaxed because I'm an introvert and at least 2 of my kids are also.We take time to recharge and to, really pursue sort of restful learning is nice, but our days are full.  I do work 15 or 20 hours a week from home and homeschool three kids and keep the house running. So there's a lot going on.
2/25/20228 minutes, 58 seconds
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The solution no matter how you're feeling - with Dawn Simpson

free brain dump guide: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/braindumpThe root cause of procrastination and laziness is most often attitude. Again, ask yourself questions and find out the reason behind your attitude; with that information, fixing your attitude and overcoming procrastination will be simple.Don’t let your mind be a cluttered storage unit itself. Before you clear out all those back rooms, pods, or storage units, clear out your mind. By doing this and by bringing your physical and mental problems before God in prayer, you’ll find that decluttering, organizing, and simplifying your life isn’t actually as hard as you first thought it to be.
2/19/202211 minutes, 7 seconds
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Using a move to really declutter - with Dawn Simpson

2/13/202213 minutes, 53 seconds
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Time management tips with chronic illness - with Stefani Mons

Stefani Mons shares her insights from meal planning, homeschooling, and parenting with chronic illness.
1/31/202211 minutes, 34 seconds
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What to do when your kids irritate you - with Stefani Mons

Stefani Mons, a Texas homeschool mom and Convivial Circle Community Manager, chats about what to do when you find yourself too easily irritated with your kids.
1/17/202215 minutes, 1 second
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Dawn Garrett's tips for feeding your people

Free pantry printables: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/pantryDawn has worked hard to make meals meaningful times of family relationship-building. She shares her insights and best tips from her years of practice. Meal planning, menu making, cooking, and feeding our family takes a lot of our time - and that's how it should be!
1/10/202216 minutes, 5 seconds
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Dear Mom who feels overwhelmed - with Dawn Garrett

Free overwhelm workshop: answeroverwhelm.comWith teens, activities, homeschooling, and work, Dawn Garrett juggles many plates. She is the community manager for Your Morning Basket with Pam Barnhill and she homeschools her three high schoolers who are each busy and active.Dawn shares how she juggles it all and what she does when she feels overwhelmed - and why she doesn't think it's so bad to feel overwhelm. You'll be encouraged by Dawn's down-to-earth and practical insights!
1/5/202214 minutes, 13 seconds
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Rachael Younger's tips on self-talk

Free brain dump guide: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/braindumpWhat you say to your kids and to yourself matters immensely. Rachael Younger, a mentor-level member of the Simply Convivial Community, shares how she manages and teaches her own self-talk and fixes her attitude by doing so.Find out about Rachael's lego business here: http://youngerandson.net/category/lego/Simplified Organization is a Christian podcast for busy moms who are looking for practical help in managing their homes, families, and lives for God's glory. We keep it real without complaining and we help women overcome the overwhelm and perfectionism that comes from the comparison game.
1/5/20229 minutes, 43 seconds
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Dear Mom who is easily irritated - with Rachael Younger

Find your organization score: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/quizRachael Younger is a busy homeschool mom with multiple projects and interests who knows what it feels like to snap in irritation when kids seem to interrupt. However, our kids aren't interruptions. They're the point. We need to reject our irritation if we want to love our families well. After all, love is not irritable or resentful. This conversation with Rachael, a mentor-level member of the Simply Convivial community, will inspire and encourage you to organize your attitude and love your family intentionally.Find Rachael's Lego business here: http://youngerandson.net/category/lego/
1/5/202210 minutes
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Sarah Mackenzie's Time Management Tips!

How to handle overwhelm: answeroverwhelm.comMoms have a lot to do. Sarah Mackenzie is no exception. While homeschooling her six kids, she also runs Readaloudrevival.com - a podcast and community to help your family fall in love with reading together. This quick conversation with Sarah will give you ideas you can apply to your own life to find time for what matters most and not let the mundane chores crowd out reading and conversation.
12/22/20219 minutes, 6 seconds
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Dear mom who struggles with perfectionism - with Sarah Mackenzie!

Free Overwhelm Workshop: answeroverwhelm.comSarah Mackenzie, founder of Readaloudrevival.com, is one busy mama. She and her husband homeschool their six kids - including twin boys! - and run a thriving online community and podcast.How does she do it? How does she keep her plates spinning? Is the ever-enthusiastic Sarah ever overwhelmed? You bet. Tune in to find out how she handles it and what she tells herself when faced with an overwhelming to do list.
12/22/202110 minutes, 32 seconds