The Routine Advantage | Simple Habits, Routines and Systems to Get Your Life Organized, Build Consistency and Reduce Overwhelm
- RANKED A TOP 3% PODCAST - Are you going to bed at night thinking about your never-ending to-do list and already stressing about tomorrow? Waking up exhausted and relying on coffee to get through your day? Are you making multiple trips to the store each week, stressing about what to make for dinner each night, spending too much money on groceries and take out, and feeling frazzled about paying bills on time? I'm Renae Matt and I've been where you are! I work full-time, I'm growing my own business, and I still want to spend quality date nights with my husband. Over the years I got so tired of the housework, the bills, and the never-ending list of things to do. I was trying to keep track of it all. It was overwhelming and I felt like I had no time left to ENJOY life. Over time, I began to build simple routines to get organized. I set up the framework to have a foundation of routines that I can fall back on even when everything else feels like it's falling apart. On this podcast, I share what I have learned so YOU can also build these routines that can transform your life! • A DAILY HOME ROUTINE to keep a tidy home without wasting weekends cleaning and catching up on laundry. • A MORNING ROUTINE to take care of YOU so you can begin each day feeling refreshed to show up for others. • A MOVEMENT ROUTINE so you can feel rejuvenated and get back your energy! • AN EASY BUDGET ROUTINE to create a plan for your money and help you get out of debt, get rid of money stress, and save for your dreams. • A MEAL PLANNING ROUTINE to reduce the frustration and never have to wonder what's for dinner. Our lives are busy, but they don't have to be overwhelming. When we can get these five foundational routines in place, you will have a system set up to help reduce the stress and give you your time back! I'm here to help you build these simple routines so that they can change your life, too. You might think this isn't the right time because you are too busy to change something, but friend… when you feel TOO BUSY to prioritize your LIFE...that is when you know something NEEDS to change. We can't get lost time back and God didn't create us to live our lives checking off boxes and drowning in errands. So let's TAKE BACK YOUR TIME. Instead of spending your evenings stressed about all the tasks you didn't get to, you will be able to spend those nights having fun with your family. Go for an evening walk, do a game night, find a hobby, or have a date night with your hubby. When you get your life organized, you get your life back. THAT is the Routine Advantage. xo, Renae NEXT STEPS: • Visit the website at renaematt.com • Leave a RATING and REVIEW and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show! • Ask Renae a QUESTION at www.speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast • FREE A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits Guide: AuditYourHabits.com • YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT: YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com • BOOK a 1:1 Coaching Session with Renae: renaematt.com/coaching • JOIN our free community on Facebook: theroutineadvantagecommunity.com For additional support, send an email to theroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com
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Sometimes we don’t realize how much clutter can affect our mental health, and it can feel impossible to tackle if we don’t know where to begin. So let’s talk about a quick way to clear a small space so you can start making progress.
Let's get to it!
Renae
P.S. Plus, it’s perfect timing because we have our declutter challenge starting this week in our free Facebook community! Join our 14-day Declutter Chal...
Have you wondered how to get started on building a day stack? Are you questioning what a day stack even is? Today we are going to talk about how to start taking the steps to simplify your busy life so you can feel more organized and less frazzled with something I call 'Day Stack Time Blocking'.
Let's get to it!
Renae
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It’s a new year and you might have some new financial goals! Today we are going over four tips to help you avoid those spending splurges and save more money!
Let's get to it!
Renae
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- Episode 07 | The First Step in Your BUDGET ROUTINE to Stop the Money Stress! Building Your Base Budget
- Episode 16 | You Created Your Base Budget...Now Let's Talk About What To DO With It!
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Are you getting exhausted trying to figure out what you are going to put on the table night after night? We repeat this process every day, so let’s make some small changes that can help reduce the overwhelm and bring peace back into our lives when it comes to meal planning!
Let's get to it!
Renae
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Have you been struggling to put your morning routine in place because it feels scattered with no organization? You don’t have to have everything perfect to enjoy a morning routine, but today we will go over a few things that might help you feel more prepared!
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Renae
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Merry Christmas! Whether you are listening to this episode on Christmas day or not, I hope you will take a little time before the year ends to sit down and write out your answers to each of these questions. You can learn so much about yourself by simply reflecting on the year and it’s an exercise that is very comforting as well.
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Renae
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Next time you open your closet and think “I really need to go through this”, block a little time on your calendar, because cleaning out your closet doesn’t have to be an all day event and it doesn’t have to be daunting either. I’m going to walk you through a quick and easy way to declutter your closet without getting overwhelmed!
Let's get to it!
Renae
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December is often talked about as the “busiest time of the year." Whether or not that is the case for you, we are going to run through a few things that we can focus on this season that will help us feel our best without too much extra effort. And if you love them, you can carry them into the new year!
Let's get to it!
Renae
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When you are going to bed thinking of all the tasks that need to be done, you are probably not going to sleep very well. You might also wake up feeling stressed before your head even leaves the pillow. To help rectify this, we are talking about four tasks you can run through each night so that you can ditch the chaotic mornings, you can sleep better and feel more prepared for the day ahead!
Let's get to it!
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You might not realize it, but the clutter in your home could actually be impacting your budget. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down six ways decluttering can directly support healthier spending habits. If you’re ready to get organized, simplify your life, and reduce the overwhelm, this one’s for you!
Let's get to it!
Renae
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Today we are bringing back an episode that aired two years ago back in 2023! As we begin to wrap up 2025, I want to encourage you to carve out some time for yourself to sit down with a pen and paper and go through each of these five steps. When you are done, you will have more clarity on your priorities for the year ahead and a plan in place to help keep you on track!
Let’s get started!
Renae
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate and don’t even know where to start with routines, this episode is for you. When life feels chaotic, it’s easy to slip into survival mode—reacting to everything and constantly playing catch-up. Today, we’re breaking down how simple, realistic routines can help you move out of that frantic state and back into a place of calm, control, and confidence.
Let's get to it!
Renae
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Have you built your morning routine, but feel like it might be too long? Everyone’s routine will look a little different, but there are some things we can look at to make sure we are creating a morning routine that is actually beneficial and doesn’t feel overwhelming.
Let's get to it!
Renae
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Did you know there is a difference between decluttering, tidying, and cleaning? If you have been living life thinking they are all the same, that’s totally fine. However, today I’m going to break down the differences between them and WHY it’s helpful to know the differences.
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Renae
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I was recently asked if I had any suggestions on how to get back into a fitness routine after taking a break. While we want routines to be consistent, life isn’t perfect, so there are going to be times where we take a little break. Today, we are talking about how to pick it back up and get back into your movement routine when this happens.
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Renae
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If you ever struggle getting somewhere on time or keeping up with the pace of the day, it might just be that you haven’t learned the tips and tricks that work for your brain when it comes to time management. Growing up, I was very well known for always being late. So if I have been able to figure out how to be on time, then so can you! :) Today I’m sharing three tips I use for better time management.
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We are in the thick of the Christmas shopping season and the last thing anybody wants is to miss out on all the enjoyment of the holiday because they are too stressed about overspending. So today we are talking about how we can keep our budget routine on track - even during the ‘Christmas Shopping Season’!
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Renae
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Thanksgiving is coming quickly and if you are hosting, it can be quite chaotic! The best thing you can do right now is to sit down and create a solid plan so that you feel super organized going into it. You want to be able to sit down on Thanksgiving to a meal that you enjoyed making rather than sitting down to breathe after being completely overwhelmed for the previous 24 hours.
Today we are walking through how to create...
Do you ever feel like your routines don’t fit your current season of life anymore? You don’t need to throw everything out and start from scratch! In this episode, we’ll talk about how to pivot your routines and priorities without guilt — and how to make small, intentional shifts that keep your life organized and aligned with what matters most right now.
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Renae
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If you love the idea of using a paper planner, but struggle to keep up with it, I get it! Sometimes we are so excited to crack into the fresh pages of a paper planner only for it to be forgotten a couple of months later.
Today, let’s talk about four tips to help you stay consistent with your paper planner so you can stay organized!
Let's get to it!
Renae
P.S. If you want the planner I have for 20...
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