Best Renae Matt Podcasts (2025)

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174 | 20 Common Areas to Declutter for More Peace of Mind 21:07

1d ago21:07

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Are you ready to start taking small steps to clear the clutter and chaos from your life? Every day we continue to spend surrounded by clutter in our homes, we are limiting ourselves from breaking free from the subconscious overwhelm and preventing ourselves from making progress. So let’s talk about how to figure out where to begin and make a plan t…

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173 | Too Tired to Meal Prep Over the Weekend? 4 Tips to Focus On 22:28

4d ago22:28

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Do you ever feel like you are wasting time on the weekends when you could be spending them meal prepping? You might have big goals for the weekend to create a weekly menu, spend hours meal prepping, and have your entire week planned out and prepped so you are ready to tackle the week ahead. Then… the weekend comes, but you are exhausted. Instead of…

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172 | 6 Sinking Funds to Help Keep Your Monthly Budget on Track 25:14

8d ago25:14

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One of the most frustrating things when budgeting is getting your plan for the month all set up and then an unexpected expense comes out of left field and throws the whole thing off. When we started budgeting years ago, this happened often. We weren’t sure how to handle it at first, but over time, we tested different things and eventually found som…

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171 | Choosing Personal Priorities and Setting Simple Plans to Reach Your Goals 24:39

11d ago24:39

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We recently talked about how to divide up our time to maintain consistency without burn out, but you might be asking yourself whether or not you are actually spending your time on what matters most to you. Do you know what matters most to you in this season of life? If you have never sat down to really think through your personal priorities, this i…

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170 | Organize Your Time to Be Consistent without Burn Out 28:02

15d ago28:02

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I hear a lot of women say they are having a hard time getting everything done that is important to them because they tend to focus on one or two things at a time. When we do this, everything else tends to get neglected and starts falling apart around us. It’s tough to know how to create a plan that helps us show up in all the areas that are importa…

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169 | Grossed Out by Your Bathroom? 5 Simple Habits to Keep it Clean 12:59

18d ago12:59

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

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168 | FOCUS TIME + Tips to Get Back on Track After an Interruption 18:53

22d ago18:53

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

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167 | “Where is My Money Going??” DO THIS to Understand Your Expenses 22:09

25d ago22:09

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

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166 | Collect Dozens of Menu Ideas in Minutes with this Quick Tip 13:27

29d ago13:27

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If you find yourself getting stuck on what to plan for your meals each week, it’s time to do a little brainstorming. Use this quick exercise to get unstuck and make meal planning easier! Let's get to it! Renae . . DID YOU HEAR? An online course is coming soon to help build your routines, organize your time, and keep up with your to-do list! Join th…

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165 | Redefine Fitness and Create Small Habits for Success 18:00

1M ago18:00

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

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164 | Save HOURS (and Your Sanity) by Changing One KEY HABIT 16:32

1M ago16:32

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

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163 | Make Cleaning Easier! What You Need and Where to Keep It All 16:24

1M ago16:24

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

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162 | The Key to Designing a Life with Routines that Creates More Freedom and Flexibility 25:44

1M ago25:44

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

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161 | Don’t Put it Down, Put it Away! | 4 Habits for Tidy Living 18:47

2M ago18:47

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

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160 | 7 Good Habits to Create in the Kitchen for Smoother Meal Routines 28:10

2M ago28:10

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If you ever feel a little lost or overwhelmed in the kitchen, there might be some simple habits that are missing. Getting nutrients into our bodies is important, so being in the kitchen isn’t something we can really skip out on. However, we CAN make some simple changes in our habits to help us feel more in control in the kitchen so our meal plannin…

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159 | Too Busy and Forgetting to Exercise? 4 Visual Reminders to Set Up Now 19:59

2M ago19:59

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

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158 | Build a Mix & Match Wardrobe that Saves Time and Money | GUEST Shari Braendel w/ Style by Color 38:44

2M ago38:44

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Today we are talking about simplifying a task we all do every day - getting dressed! If we get frustrated right away in the morning by just picking out an outfit, it can set our whole day off on the wrong foot. So let's make this routine easier! Shari Braendel is joining me as a guest today. Shari is the founder of Style by Color, inspiring women t…

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157 | “I Don’t Have Time to Do Everything!” - 4 Mindset Shifts to Overcome Overwhelm When You Can’t Do it All 18:41

2M ago18:41

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

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156 | Impulse Shopping Killing Your Budget? 5 Tips to Quit the Habit and Save More Money 19:23

2M ago19:23

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

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155 | Building Daily Routines to Support a Stronger Faith Life and Live Intentionally | Radio Interview on RPL 24:34

2M ago24:34

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

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154 | Can't Decide on Dinner? 4 Meal Planning Tips to Make it Easier 15:10

2M ago15:10

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I used to think dinnertime was one of the most stressful parts of my day. By the end of my workday, I would be physically tired, mentally exhausted, and then I would get crabby knowing that I still needed to decide what we were going to have for dinner. Unfortunately, I was getting very familiar with the feeling of decision fatigue. Since I put my …

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153 | How to Exercise Regularly for Busy Women 17:29

2M ago17:29

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

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152 | An Important Journaling Practice to Close Out Each Month 15:06

3M ago15:06

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

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151 | Falling Behind and Can't Catch Up? My Advice on How to Focus Your Time Blocks 36:29

3M ago36:29

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

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150 | What My Husband and I Cover in Our ‘Weekly Budget Chats’ 23:08

3M ago23:08

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

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149 | 5 Tips to Maintain Energy Levels so You Can Be More Productive 21:19

3M ago21:19

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

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148 | Escape the Overwhelm: How to Plan One Day at a Time 24:01

3M ago24:01

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

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147 | Simplify Your Laundry Routine to Make it Less Annoying 28:18

3M ago28:18

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

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146 | 6 Things I Do to Increase Focus 26:04

3M ago26:04

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A lot of us struggle to focus on our work, whether we work from home, in an office, or are simply trying to work on hobby projects or tasks around the house. If you struggle staying focused on your work, try these six things I do to increase my focus and maybe they will help you, too! Let's get to it! Renae . . DID YOU HEAR? An online course is com…

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145 | 6 Time-Wasters to Cut from Your Day Starting NOW 21:51

3M ago21:51

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

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144 | How to Build a Movement Routine that Sticks 14:13

4M ago14:13

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I don’t know about you, but when I’m consistent about getting regular exercise in, I feel amazing! So it begs the question….WHY have I struggled sticking to a consistent exercise routine for literal YEARS?? If you are in the same boat as me and have had a hard time sticking to a consistent workout routine, I want to share what I’ve learned. I have …

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143 | 4 Evening Routines to Help You Stop Worrying and Sleep Better 26:11

4M ago26:11

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Do you go to bed at night feeling stressed and worrying about everything you need to do the next day before that day even begins? When we have thoughts swirling in our head, it can keep us up at night which never helps our stress levels or productivity the next day. One way to avoid this is to plan ahead and begin putting specific routines in place…

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142 | How to Eliminate the To-Do List and Get Things Done without Overwhelm 35:09

4M ago35:09

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Are you a list person? I personally love lists. I love writing all my tasks down, organizing the data, creating spreadsheets…I enjoy working with all types of lists. And the satisfaction of checking those boxes when something is completed? *chef’s kiss* I created a “normal” running to-do list for years and sometimes it was very effective because I …

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141 | 4 Tips to Finally Be Consistent with Your Habits and Reach Your Goals 24:35

4M ago24:35

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Do you struggle with consistency? You might get really excited about a new habit or goal you are bringing into your life and you do REALLY well for awhile. Then one day doesn’t go as planned and all of a sudden everything starts falling to pieces. Your big hopes of reaching a goal dwindles to “I’ll start next Monday” and then continuously gets push…

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140 | 5 MUST-DOs for a Stress-Free Meal Planning Routine 27:52

4M ago27:52

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Is dinner time stressing you out? Are you so stinkin’ tired of making decisions that by the end of the day when someone asks you “what’s for dinner?”, you immediately get a little cranky? If this is happening to you, it’s a very good sign that you are in need of a meal planning routine. ;) So let’s make it easy and break it down to the five MUST-DO…

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139 | 9 Simple Habits to Reduce Clutter and Organize Your Home 37:17

4M ago37:17

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If you find yourself overwhelmed by the clutter, but aren’t sure where to start, let me help! There are SO many reasons we want to get out from under the clutter. First, it is distracting. Second, clutter makes it harder to maintain a tidy home. Third, clutter can actually increase our stress hormone, cortisol, which can lead to negative feelings, …

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138 | Save More, Stress Less! Organize Your Financial Habits Without Overwhelm 30:24

4M ago30:24

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Does the thought of tackling finances stress you out? If managing money feels daunting, you definitely aren’t alone! Before we started our budget journey several years ago, we were incredibly broke and thousands upon thousands in debt. Once we learned how to build a plan to actually manage our money and create habits that changed our spending habit…

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137 | Smooth Mornings: 4 Ways to Set Yourself (and your family) Up for Success 18:58

4M ago18:58

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Do your mornings feel a little chaotic? Wouldn’t it be nice to start your day feeling refreshed, fulfilled, and prepared? Today, I want to share four easy things you can do right now to help ensure smooth mornings from here on out so you can set you and your family up for success! Let's get to it! Renae . . DID YOU HEAR? An online course is coming …

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136 | The Power of the Daily 7: Tidy Your Home in Under 30 Minutes 24:20

4M ago24:20

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Are you ready to take control of your house and FINALLY be able to keep a consistent routine that will help you maintain a tidy home? If you have tried zone cleaning, complicated cleaning schedules, or even pushing it all off until the weekend so you can spend all day Saturday cleaning and NONE of it sits right with you, I have a different solution…

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135 | 3 TIPS to Stick to Your Gym Routine 10:33

5M ago10:33

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If you are anything like me, it can be REALLY hard to find the motivation to stick to a workout routine at the gym. These last few months I have been knocking it out of the park and sticking to five days a week! I’m super proud of myself because even though we’ve been going to the gym or working out pretty consistently for years now, it has always …

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134 | WORD OF THE YEAR: What is it? Do I need one? How do I pick it? LET’S TALK ABOUT IT! 20:07

5M ago20:07

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You’ve probably heard of a “word of the year”, right? Whether you have or not, or whether you choose one each year or not, I wanted to share my experience with it. 2024 is the first year I chose a word and I have some thoughts to share on what it is, how to pick them, and whether or not I would recommend it! Let's get to it! Renae . . DID YOU HEAR?…

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133 | "Where Do I Begin??" Creating a Routine ROADMAP to Get Organized - COACHING CALL with Karen H. 31:15

5M ago31:15

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Do you find yourself wanting to implement these routines that we’re always talking about, but struggling to know where to start? In today’s episode I want to give you a glimpse into one of my coaching calls (with permission, of course!). Karen was looking to get organized, but feeling like she needed a little help with narrowing it down and knowing…

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132 | Create a Christmas Dinner TIMELINE to Reduce Stress, Feel Prepared and ENJOY the Holiday [REPLAY] 9:10

5M ago9:10

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Christmas should be a time of connection, joy, and celebration! If you find yourself wanting those things, but feeling like you can never truly enjoy the day because you are too stressed in the chaos of dinner preparations, then this episode is for you! This is a replay I shared last year about creating a holiday dinner timeline to make the day run…

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131 | Four Methods to Save & Manage Your “Sinking Funds” 23:04

5M ago23:04

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You’ve heard me talk about “sinking funds” on the podcast, but have you ever wondered about the particulars of WHERE to save these funds? A podcast listener, Dina, asked for clarification, so that is what we are talking about today! I’m bringing you four methods to save and manage your sinking funds so you can choose which works best for you. Let's…

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130 | 14 Things to Track in Your Paper Planner 32:54

5M ago32:54

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Have you been converted to a paper planner user yet? Whether you are on the fence, you’ve recently purchased one, or you’ve been using one for years, this episode will be a fun one! I’m grabbing my absolute favorite paper planner and giving you 14 ideas of things to track in YOUR planner that are pretty fun AND help build consistency so it no longe…

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129 | 4 Cleaning Habits to Maintain a Tidy Home with Minimal Effort 24:11

5M ago24:11

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Are you trying to build habits that help you maintain a tidy home? We aren’t looking for perfection every day, but when we can build habits that become automatic and just “what we do”, we can create a home environment that stays presentable and company-ready pretty much all the time. Sounds pretty good, right?! Today I’m sharing FOUR cleaning habit…

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128 | Overwhelmed by the Mess? How to Clean and Reset a Room in 5 STEPS 12:56

5M ago12:56

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Do you ever feel so overwhelmed by the mess, you don’t even know where to begin to put your routines in place? Our ultimate goal is to begin implementing daily routines and stacking them into our days so that we never fall too far behind, but until we get those systems in place, the mess can feel overwhelming. If this is the season of life you are …

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127 | Feel More Joy and Less Guilt | Use This Exercise to Figure Out Your Priorities! 18:26

5M ago18:26

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I know I’m not the only one that feels like I’m failing in a lot of areas. Sometimes we have very high expectations on what we can accomplish in a day and when we fall short, it can be very disheartening. My natural reaction to this is to feel a bit defeated. However, once I began taking intentional time to figure out my priorities and then pairing…

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126 | How to Take Your Weekends Back | 4 HABITS to Start Now 21:42

6M ago21:42

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Today’s episode focuses on getting back to enjoying our weekends! If you normally find yourself pushing all your tasks off to the weekend and then need to spend the whole weekend cleaning and catching up on laundry instead of actually having FUN, then this episode is going to help! I’m sharing four habits to start now so you can TAKE YOUR WEEKENDS …

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125 | How to Build a Declutter Habit that Isn’t Overwhelming 14:06

6M ago14:06

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We recently wrapped up our annual declutter challenge and if you followed along, I hope your home is feeling refreshed! Doing small challenges like this are a great way to build that a consistent habit to maintain our homes. Before you lose that momentum, I want to share a few quick tips to keep that declutter momentum going! Let's get to it! Renae…

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