Homemaking isn’t mindless. It isn’t menial. And it certainly isn’t easy. Get the free Organize Your Attitude module here: simplyconvivial.com/story
You’ve likely been told that keeping house should come naturally—that if you’re struggling, it must be because you’re lazy or undisciplined. But that’s not true.
In this episode, we talk about why homemaking is real work—physically, mentally, and spiritually—and why your exhaustion doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. It means you’re investing yourself in meaningful labor. And that work matters.
I’ll walk you through the mindset shifts that every Christian homemaker needs to move from discouragement to joyful faithfulness. We’ll explore:
Why limited time and energy aren’t problems to fix—but boundaries to steward
How our expectations and definitions shape our attitude toward the work
What to do about decision fatigue and burnout
Why homemaking needs community, strategy, and biblical purpose
If you’ve ever looked around and thought, “Why can’t I keep up?” or “Why does this feel so hard?”—this conversation is for you.
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🎥 Watch the full Homemaking Encouragement Playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPkowQCQW4x-byRMUbpJt2aeSCTjvk0d_
00:00 – Homemaking Is Real Work (Not Just Chores)
01:13 – Why You’re Not Lazy (Even If It Feels That Way)
01:32 – What’s Really Behind Homemaking Fatigue
05:00 – The True Purpose of Homemaking
07:00 – The Hidden Cost of Unrealistic Expectations
08:46 – Normalizing Homemaking Conversations
09:28 – How Decision Fatigue Is Draining You
10:19 – Strategies for Effective Homemaking
12:43 – Get the Free “Tell Yourself a True Story” Module
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!
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