The Step Everyone Skips When Planning (And Why It Matters Most)
Join us: https://simplyconvivial.com/ready5 -- Most moms jump into planning by asking, “What should I do next?”But faithful planning starts with a different question: “What actually happened this year?”When you skip reflection, you end up repeating overwhelm—not learning from it. Reflection is not just “looking back.” It’s paying attention to what God has been doing in your home, heart, and habits—so your new plans aren’t built on frustration, but on wisdom.In this episode, we’ll walk through:✔ Why reflection is the key to meaningful planning✔ How God uses remembrance to shape our priorities✔ A simple 3-question reflection habit you can start right now✔ Why skipping reflection keeps you stuck in the same cycle year after year💜 Inside Convivial Circle, we start every Ready5 planning session with reflection—so you’re not just making plans, you’re making faithful plans.👉 Ready to plan differently this year? Join us in Ready5: https://simplyconvivial.com/ready5📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Donehttps://www.simplifiedorganization.com🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
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How to Make Plans That Don’t Fall Apart by February
https://simplyconvivial.com/ready5 -- Last year’s plans fell apart? You’re not alone.Most plans fail because they’re built for ideal conditions, not for real life. When interruptions happen—kids get sick, routines change, motivation dips—your plan collapses because it wasn’t designed to flex.But that doesn’t mean you failed.It means the plan wasn’t faithful, just perfect-looking.Faithful plans flex, grow, and adjust—just like you do.In this episode, we’ll unpack:✔ Why most plans break down✔ How God uses interruptions to grow wisdom (not frustration)✔ The difference between perfect planning and faithful planning✔ How to build a plan that bends—but doesn’t break💜 Inside Convivial Circle, our Ready5 annual planning process helps you reflect, reset, and build a plan that works—without guilt or overwhelm.👉 Join Ready5 here: https://simplyconvivial.com/ready5📌 Want support, accountability, and a plan built for real family life? Comment Ready! and I’ll send you a preview of last year’s kickoff.📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Donehttps://www.simplifiedorganization.com🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
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“I don’t have time to plan” – YES you DO!
Join convivialcircle.com -- Planning, even annual planning, isn't a waste of time when you do it in gratitude and for real growth. So, yes—you do have time to plan. Because planning isn’t about doing more, it’s about being faithful with what you already have.When you take time to plan, you’re saying, “Lord, I want to prepare my heart and home for what’s ahead.” That’s not perfectionism—it’s obedience.Inside Convivial Circle, we do this together during Ready5—a simple, guided annual planning process for Christian moms who want peace and clarity for the year ahead.Join us there, and plan faithfully—not frantically. 💜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🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelmFeeling overwhelmed? It's time to stop *wasting time* and reclaim your day! Learn practical *productivity* tips for *how to manage time* effectively, reducing *stress management* and cultivating good *habits*. Embrace *intentional eating* and discover *how to be more intentional* in all areas of your life for a more fulfilling home.
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HOW TO find mentors + meaning in homemaking (with Allison Weeks)
In this episode, Mystie Winckler talks with Allison Weeks, host of The Art of Home Podcast, about recovering the value and dignity of homemaking, building Titus 2 relationships, and finding true community beyond social media.You’ll learn: why homemaking still matters in a modern world how to find (and be) a mentor why online community can’t replace real connection how to overcome the awkwardness of calling yourself a homemaker how Christ-centered identity transforms your work at home📖 Find Allison’s podcast → theartofhomepodcast.com💜 Join Convivial Circle for encouragement + accountability → convivialcircle.com📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Donehttps://www.simplifiedorganization.com🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
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How to homeschool and keep house without losing your mind
Homeschooling and homemaking will clash if you don’t set priorities. In this conversation with Leigh Nguyen from Little by Little Homeschool, we get practical about dividing attention between lessons and housework, why year-round homeschooling (6 on / 1 off) helps, and how to set daily “trigger” tasks so the house doesn’t tank your mood.You’ll learn: how to choose a few daily basics and let the rest wait why a break week is for resets, projects, and mental space how kids’ chores build skills (and buy you margin) what to do when you can’t find a mentor—and how to be oneListen to Lee’s podcast: Little by Little Homeschool → https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/podcastLee’s site: littlebylittlehomeschool.com Join Convivial Circle for practical help and accountability → convivialcircle.com📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Donehttps://www.simplifiedorganization.com🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm
About Simply Convivial: Biblical Homemaking, Homeschooling & Mom Life—Without Burnout
Homemaking and homeschooling can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to be. If you’re a Christian mom longing for a well-ordered home, a peaceful homeschool, and a joyful heart—without the stress or burnout—you’re in the right place. Moms can be productive and peaceful when grounded in Scriptural truth.
I’m Mystie Winckler, homeschooling mom of five, founder of Simply Convivial, and your guide to managing both home and heart with faith and focus. Here, we talk about biblical homemaking, sustainable homeschooling, and cheerful productivity—all through the lens of organizing your attitude and embracing your God-given calling.
In each episode, you’ll find practical homemaking systems, homeschooling strategies, and mindset shifts that will help you manage your home without perfectionism or frustration. We’ll tackle topics like:
✔️ Christian homemaking routines that actually work
✔️ Productivity, mom-style
✔️ Homeschooling with peace—even when life gets messy
✔️ Time management for moms (without rigid schedules)
✔️ Decluttering your home & your attitude
✔️ How to be diligent, not just busy
Motherhood is a marathon, not a sprint. You don’t need more willpower—you need a grace-filled, biblical approach to managing life at home. Let’s cultivate faithfulness, embrace joy, and build habits that make home a place of peace and purpose.
👉 Subscribe now and start organizing your home and heart—cheerfully.
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