Stop Chasing Emergencies and Fix the Real Problem!
FREE Workshop: simplyconvivial.com/steady - Steady Steps: How to make progress when you have no motivationDo you feel like your hair is on fire? Like you're always putting out fires in your home? Are you swinging between chaos and control, between no plan and over-planning? In this episode, Mystie Winckler explains why checklists are powerful tools—but terrible masters. Learn to avoid the twin ditches of emotional emergency mode and rigid perfectionism, and embrace the narrow path of cheerful self-mastery. This is the mindset shift that frees you to lead yourself and your home wisely, with clarity, maturity, and grace.Join Convivial Circle: convivialcircle.comThis episode will help you:Spot when you're letting a checklist rule your dayUse plans as tools without becoming a slave to themReplace anxiety-driven decisions with discernment and wisdomWalk in responsibility, not reactionGrow in godly self-control through homemaking✨ Listen now to reclaim peace and purpose in your homemaking!00:00 Intro: Self-Mastery and the Role of Checklists 01:09 Living in Emergency Mode: Real or Self-Inflicted? 01:44 The Checklist as Savior: The Other Ditch 02:54 From Slavery to Stewardship: Finding the Middle Path 04:46 What Self-Mastery Really Means for Homemakers 06:00 God’s Gift of Self-Control and Responsibility 11:58 Discernment: When to Stick to the Plan and When to Flex 16:42 The Checklist as a Tool, Not a TaskmasterMystie 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-overwhelm
FREE Workshop: simplyconvivial.com/steady - Steady Steps: How to make progress when you have no motivation
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Declutter Your Entire Home in Just 15 Minutes a Day - with Naomi Marks
FREE Workshop: simplyconvivial.com/steady - Steady Steps: How to make progress when you have no motivationFeeling overwhelmed by clutter and discouraged by endless cleaning tasks? In this episode, Mystie Winckler chats with Naomi Marks about her practical strategy to declutter the entire house in manageable 15-minute chunks. Get your own free cleaning guide: https://simplyconvivial.com/cleanNaomi shares her guilt-free approach to homemaking, explaining how a simple yearly schedule and "baby steps" philosophy transformed her home—and her mindset.If you're tired of boom-and-bust cleaning cycles and want sustainable routines that lead to lasting peace and productivity, this conversation is for you. Naomi’s story and insights are also featured in Mystie's book, Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done.🌟 Free Guide: Get started today with Mystie’s Personalized Housekeeping Guide - https://simplyconvivial.com/clean📘 Get the book: Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done – https://amzn.to/4lMEZXU0:00 – Escaping the Homemaking Guilt Cycle01:39 – Naomi's 15-minute Cleaning Plan02:25 – Why Baby Steps Are Better Than Big Plans06:18 – Simplifying Your Spaces with a Bingo Method07:29 – Getting Kids to Help Without Losing Your Mind09:45 – Staying Motivated When Life Gets Messy11:03 – The Power of Small Daily Tasks17:00 – Make Your Own Personalized Cleaning Plan with Mystie's Free GuideMystie 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-overwhelm
FREE Workshop: simplyconvivial.com/steady - Steady Steps: How to make progress when you have no motivation
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Overcoming Perfectionism in Homemaking: Clarissa’s Story
FREE Workshop: simplyconvivial.com/steady - Steady Steps: How to make progress when you have no motivationDo you struggle with all-or-nothing thinking, chasing the perfect plan, or feeling stuck in a boom and bust cycle at home? Free brain dump guide: simplyconvivial.com/brain-dumpIn this episode of the Simplified Organization Podcast, I’m joined by Clarissa Ramsey, a homeschool mom of four and a member of Convivial Circle, who shares how she broke free from perfectionism and began building real momentum in her homemaking.We talk about: Letting go of unrealistic expectations Why starting with a daily card was a turning point How weekly reviews and interval planning actually work in real life Why baby steps are better than big plans—and how to keep going when things don’t go perfectlyIf you’ve been waiting to figure everything out before starting, this episode is for you. You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need a place to begin.▶️ Free Overcoming Perfectionism workshop: NoMorePerfectionism.com💜 Join us inside Convivial Circle to connect with other Christian moms working toward cheerful, faithful homemaking:👉 https://convivialcircle.comLet’s stop chasing perfection and start practicing progress—together. Repent. Rejoice. Repeat.00:00 – Welcome & Introduction to Clarissa Ramsey 01:17 – What Perfectionism Looked Like in Clarissa’s Life 02:30 – From Overwhelm to Clarity: Clarissa’s Turning Point 05:21 – Why the Daily Card Was the Game-Changer 07:12 – Building from Daily Wins to Weekly and Interval Planning 09:31 – Encouragement for Moms Who Feel Like They’re Failing 11:35 – How Clarissa’s Mindset Shift Grew Through Convivial Circle 13:46 – Final Encouragement: Get Started, Keep Going, Don’t Give UpMystie 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-overwhelm
FREE Workshop: simplyconvivial.com/steady - Steady Steps: How to make progress when you have no motivation
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Stop Overplanning & Start Prioritizing with This Simple Trick
FREE Workshop: simplyconvivial.com/steady - Steady Steps: How to make progress when you have no motivationFeeling overwhelmed by your to-do list before lunch? You’re not alone. Most of us try to plan our way to the perfect day—but instead we end up discouraged and behind.In this episode, I share the simple, sanity-saving habit that’s helped me stay focused, cheerful, and faithful in the daily work of homemaking: the 3x3 Daily Card. ▶️ https://simplyconvivial.com/3x3This quick, two-minute practice helps you: Ditch the perfectionism and prioritize what matters Avoid overwhelm by limiting your focus Anchor your attention on your real responsibilitiesThis is not about doing more—it’s about learning to love what must be done.💛 Ready to go deeper? Join me inside Learn to Love What Must Be Done, my step-by-step course for Christian homemakers who want to cultivate joyful, faithful stewardship in the daily grind:👉 https://simplyconvivialshop.com/learn-to-love🟡 The course includes:✔️ Printable checklists✔️ Live run-through with community support✔️ Mindset shifts rooted in Scripture✔️ Real strategies for real-life homemakingYou don’t need a perfect plan—just a faithful one.Let’s repent, rejoice, repeat.00:00 – Why To-Do Lists Leave Us Discouraged 00:53 – My One Simple Trick: The 3x3 Daily Card 03:19 – What Goes on My Post-It Note (Top 3 Tasks) 04:49 – Three Daily Routines that Keep My Home Running 05:55 – Why 3 Is the Magic Number for Daily Focus 07:31 – Where to Keep Your 3x3 Card (And Why It Works) 08:35 – How This Habit Helps in Every Season 09:11 – Go Deeper: Learn to Love What Must Be DoneMystie 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-overwhelm
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What Christian Homemakers REALLY Need (It’s Not a Planner)
FREE Workshop: simplyconvivial.com/steady - Steady Steps: How to make progress when you have no motivationDo you ever feel like you're the only one struggling to keep up with homemaking, homeschooling, or just life in general? You’re not alone—and you’re not failing.In this episode, I share why trying to do everything on your own is holding you back, and what happens when Christian moms connect with like-minded women who understand the work of homemaking and the joy of serving their families faithfully.We weren’t created to walk this path alone. From encouragement and perspective to accountability and practical help, community is a vital part of cheerful, consistent homemaking. If you’ve felt isolated, discouraged, or unseen, this is your invitation to rethink what kind of support you actually need—and where you can find it.💜 Join Convivial Circle today for practical support and like-minded friendship:👉 https://convivialcircle.com🎥 Watch the full Homemaking Encouragement Playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPkowQCQW4x-byRMUbpJt2aeSCTjvk0d_You don’t have to figure everything out alone.Let’s repent, rejoice, and repeat—together.00:00 – Feeling Alone in Homemaking? You’re Not the Only One 01:10 – Why Going It Alone Keeps You Discouraged 01:56 – What We’ve Lost Without Like-Minded Community 02:49 – Lies We Believe When We’re Isolated 03:31 – How Community Brings Hope, Motivation & Practical Help 05:57 – What Convivial Circle Is & Why It Exists 07:51 – A Personal Invitation to Join UsMystie 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-overwhelm
FREE Workshop: simplyconvivial.com/steady - Steady Steps: How to make progress when you have no motivation
About Simply Convivial: Biblical Homemaking & Homeschooling—Without Stress or Burnout
Homemaking and homeschooling can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to. 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.
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
✔️ 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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