Podcasts about simplified organization

Get Mystie's free attitude makeover guide: https://simplyconvivial.com/attitude  --  How do you stay cheerful in homemaking when the work never ends? In this episode of the Simplified Organization Podcast, I sit down with longtime Convivial Circle member Kathy Irving, a devoted wife, homeschool mom, and self-described “book-trovert.” Kathy shares her hard-won wisdom from completing Simplified Organization Community Coaching three times and opens up about learning to persevere in homemaking through optimism, repetition, and repentance.If you've ever struggled with negative thoughts or felt overwhelmed by the never-ending responsibilities of home and family life, this conversation will give you practical, Christ-centered tools to reframe your mindset, combat discouragement, and keep growing—joyfully.

In this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, Mystie Winckler sits down with author Tilly Dillehay to discuss her latest book, My Dear Hemlock. Inspired by C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters, Tilly's book explores women's unique temptations through the lens of fictionalized letters between tempters.Get Tilly's latest book: https://canonpress.com/products/my-dear-hemlockTogether, they dive into the inspiration behind the project, the creative process of turning nonfiction insights into compelling fiction, and how the demon's perspective reveals hidden struggles we all face. Learn how storytelling can help us see our sins more clearly and motivate us to pursue righteousness.Whether you're a homemaker, a homeschool mom, or just looking for encouragement, this conversation offers powerful insights into how God works in and through our daily lives.Topics Covered:The inspiration behind My Dear Hemlock.How fiction can make sin and temptation more stark.The importance of self-awareness in spiritual growth.

In this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, Mystie Winckler sits down with author Tilly Dillehay to discuss her latest book, My Dear Hemlock. Inspired by C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters, Tilly's book explores women's unique temptations through the lens of fictionalized letters between tempters.Get Tilly's latest book: https://canonpress.com/products/my-dear-hemlockTogether, they dive into the inspiration behind the project, the creative process of turning nonfiction insights into compelling fiction, and how the demon's perspective reveals hidden struggles we all face. Learn how storytelling can help us see our sins more clearly and motivate us to pursue righteousness.Whether you're a homemaker, a homeschool mom, or just looking for encouragement, this conversation offers powerful insights into how God works in and through our daily lives.Topics Covered:The inspiration behind My Dear Hemlock.How fiction can make sin and temptation more stark.The importance of self-awareness in spiritual growth.

In this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, Mystie Winckler sits down with author Tilly Dillehay to discuss her latest book, My Dear Hemlock. Inspired by C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters, Tilly's book explores women's unique temptations through the lens of fictionalized letters between tempters.Get Tilly's latest book: https://canonpress.com/products/my-dear-hemlockTogether, they dive into the inspiration behind the project, the creative process of turning nonfiction insights into compelling fiction, and how the demon's perspective reveals hidden struggles we all face. Learn how storytelling can help us see our sins more clearly and motivate us to pursue righteousness.Whether you're a homemaker, a homeschool mom, or just looking for encouragement, this conversation offers powerful insights into how God works in and through our daily lives.Topics Covered:The inspiration behind My Dear Hemlock.How fiction can make sin and temptation more stark.The importance of self-awareness in spiritual growth.

Discover homemaking tips, faith-based organization, & routines for managing family life. Overcome overwhelm with simple, joyful strategies!Enroll today: https://convivialcircle.comIn this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, a seasoned homemaker and mother , Cassy Satterfield, shares her journey from overwhelming burnout to finding peace and purpose in her daily routines. She discusses her initial struggles managing family life and homeschooling, especially after a health diagnosis and a busy family schedule, and how she searched for ways to handle her growing to-do list. Through a supportive community, she learned the value of small, focused steps like using a “daily card” and doing a weekly review, which helped her prioritize what truly matters each day. Cassy also touches on shifting her mindset from trying to "get it all done" to viewing homemaking as a path to personal growth and sanctification. Join us to hear inspiring advice on simplifying routines, building momentum, and finding joy in the daily journey of homemaking and motherhood.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!

Discover homemaking tips, faith-based organization, & routines for managing family life. Overcome overwhelm with simple, joyful strategies!Enroll today: https://convivialcircle.comIn this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, a seasoned homemaker and mother , Cassy Satterfield, shares her journey from overwhelming burnout to finding peace and purpose in her daily routines. She discusses her initial struggles managing family life and homeschooling, especially after a health diagnosis and a busy family schedule, and how she searched for ways to handle her growing to-do list. Through a supportive community, she learned the value of small, focused steps like using a “daily card” and doing a weekly review, which helped her prioritize what truly matters each day. Cassy also touches on shifting her mindset from trying to "get it all done" to viewing homemaking as a path to personal growth and sanctification. Join us to hear inspiring advice on simplifying routines, building momentum, and finding joy in the daily journey of homemaking and motherhood.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!

Discover homemaking tips, faith-based organization, & routines for managing family life. Overcome overwhelm with simple, joyful strategies!Enroll today: https://convivialcircle.comIn this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, a seasoned homemaker and mother , Cassy Satterfield, shares her journey from overwhelming burnout to finding peace and purpose in her daily routines. She discusses her initial struggles managing family life and homeschooling, especially after a health diagnosis and a busy family schedule, and how she searched for ways to handle her growing to-do list. Through a supportive community, she learned the value of small, focused steps like using a “daily card” and doing a weekly review, which helped her prioritize what truly matters each day. Cassy also touches on shifting her mindset from trying to "get it all done" to viewing homemaking as a path to personal growth and sanctification. Join us to hear inspiring advice on simplifying routines, building momentum, and finding joy in the daily journey of homemaking and motherhood.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!

Take Humble Habits: https://simplyconvivial.com/humble-habitsIf you follow homemaking blogs and YouTube channels these days, it's easy to get the impression that what you need to be a great homemaker is to make sourdough, slowly sweep your house in silence and natural light, and decorate your table with candles you made yourself and flowers you cut from your yard. That's the picture of fulfilled, amazing homemaking. There's nothing wrong with any of those things, of course, but none of them are required to be a great homemaker. One thing, however, is required.Hi! I'm Mystie Winckler, author of Simplified Organization, Learn to Love What Must Be Done. In my book, I share how to be a confident, capable, cheerful homemaker - and I never once mention bread-baking, sewing, fermenting, or keeping chickens. The six skills I lay out have nothing to do with handicrafts and everything to do with your attitude and basic ability to handle real life. That's what I want to talk about today, so grab a basket of laundry to fold and let's dig in.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!

In her early days as a homemaker, Mystie found the role to be more difficult than she had expected. It was in acknowledging how truly valuable the role of a homemaker is that Mystie found joy and peace and purpose in the tasks of homemaking. If you struggle to embrace the role of homemaker or you are drowning in the mundanity, this episode will be a great encouragement to you! In this episode, we cover: The mindset that makes homemaking harder than it has to be What happens when you decide to value the work of homemaking Breaking down the overwhelming tasks of homemaking into baby steps Prioritizing your many roles in the home How to decide what to do first when you are overwhelmed The power of acknowledging small progress along the way Ideas for troubleshooting what isn't working in your homemaking systems Adjusting your expectations for your season and your specific family The importance of your mindset in forming new homemaking habits View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors! Azure Standard is a family-owned company dedicated to providing you with high quality, affordable organic, natural, and non-GMO groceries, health, and household products. Place your order at AzureStandard.com and use the code SIMPLEFARMHOUSE10 to receive 10% off your purchase. This promotion expires May 31, 2024, and is only available for the first-time Azure customer order, with a minimum of $50 order (orders to drop locations only). One time use per customer. ABOUT MYSTIE Mystie Winckler and her husband Matt live in Moscow, Idaho, and have five children, including two adult sons and three kids they still homeschool. Mystie is the author of The Convivial Homeschool and Simplified Organization. She writes and podcasts at Simply Convivial to encourage moms to tackle their responsibilities with joy. RESOURCES MENTIONED Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done by Mystie Winckler Listen to Mystie's podcast: Simplified Organization CONNECT Mystie Winckler of Simply Convivial | Website | YouTube | Podcast Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

Join Sweep & Smile: https://simplyconvivial.com/sweepCreating Effective Homemaking Routines: A Simplified ApproachIn this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, Mystie Winckle discusses the importance of homemaking routines and how to create cheerful and God-honoring family life. Joined by Stefani Mons, a homeschooling mom from Texas and the community manager at Convivial Circle, she explores the evolution of their own routines, highlighting the shift from no routine to implementing effective daily tidying practices, known as eHAP, and the Sweep and Smile program. They delve into the transformative power of morning and evening routines in making homemaking manageable and joyful rather than overwhelming. The conversation aims to inspire listeners to personalize their cleaning schedules according to their family's needs, addressing perfectionism and the pitfalls of unrealistic standards. This episode encourages a practical approach to homemaking, focusing on small, impactful routines that can be adjusted as life changes.01:11 The Journey to Effective Homemaking Routines02:20 Discovering the Power of Daily Tidying04:42 Implementing Morning and Evening Routines07:04 Adapting Cleaning Routines to Life's Seasons07:35 The Philosophy of Sweep and Smile: Customizing Your Cleaning Routine07:54 The Importance of Baby Steps in Cleaning11:26 Personalizing Your Cleaning Routine with Sweep and SmileMystie 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!

Join Sweep & Smile: https://simplyconvivial.com/sweepCreating Effective Homemaking Routines: A Simplified ApproachIn this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, Mystie Winckle discusses the importance of homemaking routines and how to create cheerful and God-honoring family life. Joined by Stefani Mons, a homeschooling mom from Texas and the community manager at Convivial Circle, she explores the evolution of their own routines, highlighting the shift from no routine to implementing effective daily tidying practices, known as eHAP, and the Sweep and Smile program. They delve into the transformative power of morning and evening routines in making homemaking manageable and joyful rather than overwhelming. The conversation aims to inspire listeners to personalize their cleaning schedules according to their family's needs, addressing perfectionism and the pitfalls of unrealistic standards. This episode encourages a practical approach to homemaking, focusing on small, impactful routines that can be adjusted as life changes.01:11 The Journey to Effective Homemaking Routines02:20 Discovering the Power of Daily Tidying04:42 Implementing Morning and Evening Routines07:04 Adapting Cleaning Routines to Life's Seasons07:35 The Philosophy of Sweep and Smile: Customizing Your Cleaning Routine07:54 The Importance of Baby Steps in Cleaning11:26 Personalizing Your Cleaning Routine with Sweep and SmileMystie 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!

Join Sweep & Smile: https://simplyconvivial.com/sweepCreating Effective Homemaking Routines: A Simplified ApproachIn this episode of the Simplified Organization podcast, Mystie Winckle discusses the importance of homemaking routines and how to create cheerful and God-honoring family life. Joined by Stefani Mons, a homeschooling mom from Texas and the community manager at Convivial Circle, she explores the evolution of their own routines, highlighting the shift from no routine to implementing effective daily tidying practices, known as eHAP, and the Sweep and Smile program. They delve into the transformative power of morning and evening routines in making homemaking manageable and joyful rather than overwhelming. The conversation aims to inspire listeners to personalize their cleaning schedules according to their family's needs, addressing perfectionism and the pitfalls of unrealistic standards. This episode encourages a practical approach to homemaking, focusing on small, impactful routines that can be adjusted as life changes.01:11 The Journey to Effective Homemaking Routines02:20 Discovering the Power of Daily Tidying04:42 Implementing Morning and Evening Routines07:04 Adapting Cleaning Routines to Life's Seasons07:35 The Philosophy of Sweep and Smile: Customizing Your Cleaning Routine07:54 The Importance of Baby Steps in Cleaning11:26 Personalizing Your Cleaning Routine with Sweep and SmileMystie 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 a homemaking makeover: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelmSimplified Organization is my signature online course that will walk you through getting your life in order. In the process, we learn that the biggest thing that needs to be ordered is our attitude - and we take concrete steps to do that.Organizing our attitude might be the biggest thing that needs to be organized, but it's certainly not the only thing.While walking through mindset shifts and attitude adjustments, we also set up a life management system: a working calendar vocation statements time budget planner review habits basic routines command center and more!When putting our home management skills and practices in order is paired with attitude and mindset centering, we grow in resilience, competency, and joy - not because we have it all together at last, but because we know how to handle the life that comes to us.If life feels too hard, if your home feels too out of control, or if you just feel like you aren't "up to snuff" - Simplified Organization will give you the makeover - in attitude and skill - that you need.Join today and find out how you can get extra help implementing the strategies over the next school year 2023 - https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

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 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 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.

It's back-to-school season, which means cups of hot tea in the mornings, new music to learn and explore, a new teaching schedule, and a few new organizational tools and strategies to test out, per usual.The start of a new school year is a great opportunity to reset, refocus, and try new things. I talked about this back in Ep. 006 - Four Things I'm Doing Differently in My Studio. It's interesting to look back and see how much has changed and what I've learned in two-and-a-half years!Of course, there are certain parts of my routine that I enjoy coming back to—things I look forward to picking up again—but there are always a few things I'm ready to change or alter in my teaching or my business. You, too?Today, I'm sharing an inside look at three big studio projects I worked on this summer—repertoire planning, technique organization, and an aural skills video library—and how I'm implementing them into my studio this fall.For show notes, click here.Resources Mentioned*Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.Ep. 006 - Four Things I'm Doing Differently in My StudioRCM Celebration Series, 6th EditionKeybop, Vol. 2 (Jason Sifford)Preludes in Patterns (Kevin Olsen)Milanote - the tool for organizing creative projectsHow I Use Milanote As a Music EducatorRCM Piano Syllabus (2022)Ep. 047 - An Inside Look at My Lesson-Planning ProcessNotability - note-taking appHow to Use Notability for Assignment Sheets in Your StudioRCM Online Ear TrainingEp. 026 - My Favorite Aural Skills Games & ActivitiesMy YouTube playlists for RCM ear training

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Over at Simply Convivial I’m in the thick of a series about using Evernote for homeschooling, and I thought I’d make a companion post here at Simplified Organization about household records and plans with Evernote.

Welcome to the Simply Joyful PodcastEpisode #012 with Mystie Winkler Practical Tips for Being More Productive Show Notes: KristiClover.com/012   I am a complete oxymoron! I know it! I admit it! I own it! I am one of the laziest perfectionists you’ll ever meet. I’m the messiest organized person, too! I’m also highly creative and highly analytical. My right brain and left brain are in constant competition.  I actually look at organization as a puzzle. It’s a fun challenge for me to solve. Just how simply can I make things to get it totally efficient? I tweak and tweak and tweak again until I can get it to work just right.  Yes, I love organizing things! I love figuring out new systems and new ways to simplify…which is why I’m so excited about having none other than Mystie Winkler on the podcast today! Mystie speaks my love language — organization! Now, if you are unfamiliar with Mystie, we’ll then you are in for a treat! Mystie runs a blog called Simplified Organization. I mean, how much more of a perfect fit for the Simply Joyful Podcast can you get? Mystie is a self-proclaimed “slob by nature and has been actively combatting that tendency for 8 years now.”  Mystie has not always been a naturally clean and tidy person. She’s had to learn to  change her attitude about how she cares for her home — and her family. Formerly she felt like “housecleaning was a waste of time.” However, things changed when she learned her “why” behind keeping her house in order. It became more about changing her perspective than finding new ways to clean. Her problem wasn't not knowing what to do. Her problem was not caring. Well, she’s learned to care and she shares more about that today. You are going to love this episode if you are looking for a real conversation from two women who have had to overcome their non-tidy ways to become organized.    A Special Offer... Before we jump in I wanted to remind you that we have a special Simply Joyful Podcast deal with Audible! You get a FREE audiobook and a FREE 30 day trial! Just go to https://kristiclover.com/freedownload.  By going through my link, it helps to support the podcast. My goal is to get more help to free up my time, so I can keep bringing you more encouragement.    Check out the Show Notes... Also know that everything we talk about can be found at KristiClover.com/012 or at simplyjoyfulpodcast.com. I have all the links mentioned in this show there!   On a “Simply” & “Joyful” side note… Mystie’s family sings and memorizes poetry together in the morning, and this puts them all in a good frame of mind to begin other work.   In This Episode… In this episode, Mystie and I talk through practical tips and advice about how to be more productive. Mystie explains what “brain dumping” is and the best way to do it. She seriously rocked my “love for organization” world with her tips and advice. I stopped asking the questions I had on my paper and just started asking questions I knew I needed answered to help me with some of my problem areas.   I just know you are going to be so inspired in this episode with Mystie!   Highlights from This Show... Mystie admits she was a natural list-making organizer and thought she had everything together until she had kids. She tried doing things as efficiently as possible, but she’s learned that dealing with the big picture and the vision were more important than the details. Mystie said that she used to ask herself “Why do the dishes need to be done?” or “Why should I mop the floor in the first place?” Finding her “why” was the answer! “If it doesn’t matter at all, I’m not going to waste my time doing it.” — MystieWinkler I mentioned that when it comes to homeschooling AND housekeeping, you do need to lower your standards and expectations a little bit. {Here's a post about more on this: Help! I Homeschool & My House is a Mess!} Mystie states that her eyes were opened to the “why” from reading two novels: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen and Bleak House by Charles Dickens. “[In the novel] Bleak House, [the main] character is wrapped up in how she keeps her house. The fact that she has the ‘household keys’ and that the house runs smoothly because of her was a huge part of the beauty that she brings.” — Mystie Winkler Mystie said that reading about this character from the Dickens classic helped open her eyes to the fact that details do matter and that the way one keep her house reflects on the character of the housekeeper.   “[Paying attention to details is a] way that we love people. It’s not meaningless, because it’s a gift that we’re giving to others.” — Mystie Winkler   “The way we keep our house does speak to our character.”— Mystie Winkler   I brought up the book Discipline: The Glad Surrender by Elisabeth Elliot and explained how the author brought up the fact that if you want to see if someone is disciplined, look at their house. I was convicted! Mystie said that part of coming to know the meaning and value of cleaning up is doing it for others. Not just people you invite over, but the people that live in your house.   “You need to bless your family as well as you would bless others with your house and the standard you keep your house in…and what also prepares you for hospitality is when you make it a priority to actually take time to get a little bit organized here and there.”   — Kristi Clover   Mystie talked about her blogs: Simplified Organization: where she keeps home and life management thoughts Simply Convivial: her homeschooling blog.   Mystie shared her thoughts on productivity and about how we only have “so much time” in our day. We need to be investing it in areas that are not self-focused. We need to ask ourselves, — “What are the roles or responsibilities that God has given to me?” — “Who am I supposed to be serving?” — “Am I using my time to build and grow my family?”   Mystie discussed that serving the important people in her life comes before productivity and that feeling of accomplishment in herself.   I asked Mystie to talk about one of her key habits for productivity: Decluttering your brain! She said it’s good to write down all the thoughts and worries that are occupying your mind on a piece of paper. On paper, it’s much more obvious that we have too many commitments or emotional ties to unimportant duties.   Mystie talked about brain dumping on paper vs. brain dumping on the computer. She explained how mental space and different brain connections comes into play. Once the brain dump is out, you: 1) Go through and delete as much as possible, 2) Set up a reliable calendar, a place to keep to-do lists, and a place to keep reference notes, & 3) Look at the lists regularly! Because it’ll only work if you review them.   Mystie teaches in her Habits of Productivity course about how to use Evernote and paper for such organization. Evernote has a good search function for finding notes efficiently and can recognize scanned-in notes.   “Your brain is for thinking and not for remembering.” — Mystie Winkler (from the book Getting Things Done by David Allen)     Books Mentioned… Mansfield Park by Jane Austen Bleak House by Charles Dickens Discipline: The Glad Surrender by Elisabeth Elliot Life Management for Busy Women by Elizabeth George Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen     Please Note... Every podcast episode will have all the highlights and links from each episode (just like this) on my website. So, come on over to the blog to find the show notes. Be sure to grab your FREE copy of my book, Sanity Savers for Moms, by joining our Simply Joyful community. It's a great way to keep in touch...and get subscriber only freebies like my book. Click HERE to get the book and join! Make sure you head over to listen to my other interviews HERE! I know you will love these episodes!   Help Get the Word Out... My prayer is that this podcast would be a blessing to all who hear it. If you enjoy this podcast, it would be such a blessing to have you "Subscribe" to this podcast on iTunes or Stitcher and leave me a rating and review. This helps the podcast to rank in iTunes and be more "visible" for people searching for new podcasts to listen to. If you wanted to share this episode with friends or on social media, I've created several great images that are share-worthy. Thanks!   *My "Thank You" for Your Rating & Review on iTunes or Stitcher* If you do subscribe, rate, & review this podcast in iTunes or Stitcher, I'd love to thank you by giving you $5 off at my store! Just leave the review and email me, and I'll send you a coupon code to access the coloring book! (See show notes for details) Thank you so much for helping us get the word out about the Simply Joyful Podcast!   I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast! My prayer is always that you will be blessed and encouraged by each episode.   Live Simply. Be Joyful.   Connect Online: My Website Facebook  Instagram YouTube Pinterest Twitter   Connect with Mystie… Mystie is a homeschooled homeschooler, married to her high school sweetheart, educating her five children ages thirteen to four. She loves to take big ideas and grand visions and make them practicable in real life. She blogs at Simplified Organization,  Simply Convivial, and Schole Sisters. You can check out all her awesome organizations courses and books HERE!!

Season 4: Brain Dump to the RescueBrain dumping is such a helpful strategy, especially for moms at home.When we start holding a lot of things in our heads, trying to remember them is going to stress us out. It might just be a low-level stress we don’t even recognize, but when we get the details out onto paper, we will recognize the relief.So then, when you have that Brain Dump, especially that first BIG crazy spill onto paper, then what do you do with that?Really, that’s what Simplified Organization is all about – what you do after the brain dump.Watch the original Periscope video:Brain Dump Strategies for Moms!Recommended Reading:

Here at Simplified Organization, I like to talk about how organizing your attitude is the most important thing you can organize.

A weekly review is a common business productivity recommendation, the best tip for how to organize your life, and a practice I encourage in my course Simplified Organization.

Mystie Winckler works to provide practical & encouraging solutions for real moms living a full life. She runs the site ‘Simplified Organization’ where she teaches how to change the way you think about your responsibilities, improve your mood and devise systems that will help you stress less and accomplish more. Please connect with me Subscribe, rate, and review in iTunes Follow @ErikJFisher Check out more Noodle.mx Network showsThe Audacity to Podcast: "How-to" podcast about podcastingBeyond the To-Do List: Personal and professional productivityThe Productive Woman: Productivity for busy womenONCE: Once Upon a Time podcastWelcome to Level Seven: Agents of SHIELD and Marvel’s cinematic universe podcastAre You Just Watching?: Movie reviews with Christian critical thinkingthe Ramen Noodle: Family-friendly clean comedy