087: Mess Is a Sign of Life: Overcoming Perfectionism and Overwhelm About Homemaking with Mystie Winckler

Do you know any mom who ISN’T feeling a little overwhelmed by all the tasks she’s juggling, who’s NEVER thought, “My house isn’t clean/organized/gorgeous enough,” or who doesn’t think she has a lot of improvement to make on homemaking?

I thought so.

My guest today, Mystie Winckler, speaks to moms who are overwhelmed or paralyzed by perfectionism, who know their lives will never look like their favorite Instagram influencers, and who are tempted to just give up at home.

(Me! Raises hand…)

In case you’re looking for just the perfect system that will help you out of that, or if you’re hoping Mystie has a cleaning checklist you can try – because surely the next one you try will work even though others haven’t – you’ll be sorely disappointed.

Mystie starts somewhere else, and I believe her method is easier and more difficult at the same time.

For a positive conversation and a lot of encouragement for your home, tune in to this week’s episode!!

Resources We Mention for Beating Perfectionism in Homemaking

• Check out Mystie’s books: Simplified Organization, The Convivial Homeschool, How to Use a Planner without Wasting Time, and Rejoicing in Repetition
• 3 Reasons Giving Kids Responsibility is a Gift
• Teaching Your Kids Chores and Life Skills Is NOT Taking Advantage of Them
• 5 Tips for Teaching Kids to Cook
• Macro vs. Micro-Organizing: What’s the Difference? 
• Try the Bust Out of Burnout Bingo Challenge (with prizes!)
• Visit Mystie’s website Simply Convivial 

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