Simply Convivial: Homemaking, Homeschooling, and Home Life Tips for Christian Moms

In this episode, we dive into a brain dump exercise aimed at increasing gratitude and cheerfulness. Get more at the Joy Reset Masterclass: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/joy-resetWe explore organizing our attitudes, identifying positive 'hooks' for gratitude, and building motivation by recognizing the blessings in our personality and gifts. We challenge ourselves to list things we love about ourselves, while also pinpointing what often steals our joy. We learn to shift focus from blaming others or circumstances to utilizing the power of the Holy Spirit, and we create a resources list of ten things that make us happy and grateful. This episode offers practical steps to transition from ingratitude to gratitude and from anger to joy, encouraging a transformative mindset and a motivated approach to daily life.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!📖 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

Joy Reset Masterclass: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/joy-resetDon't make these bathroom cleaning mistakes! Watch this video for tips on how to clean your bathroom effectively and efficiently as part of your weekly routine.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!📖 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://simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

Joy Reset Masterclass: https://simplyconvivial.com/joy-resetClean your bathroom fast with these three baby step tasks: Refill the soap and change the hand towel. Wipe out the sink and any toothpaste spots on the counter and mirror. Clean the inside of the toilet bowl.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!📖 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

Joy Reset Masterclass: https://simplyconvivial.com/joy-resetBefore doing any cleaning tasks in your chosen, highly used bathroom, think through these prompts so you start from a place of gratitude. Bathroom cleaning can be demoralizing, but it doesn't have to be. There is value and worth given and received in keeping a bathroom clean.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!📖 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

Join the Joy Reset Masterclass: https://simplyconvivial.com/joy-resetExplore effective room cleaning strategies with a focus on finding a balanced approach to creating and following checklists. Learn how to avoid extremes, gradually make progress, and apply iteration in homemaking. Discover three practical tips to enhance your bedroom’s tidiness and beauty step by step, and cultivate a space you enjoy.

Take the Organize October Challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/octoberBy implementing three effective cleaning tasks—making the bed, disposing of garbage, and organizing shoes and laundry—one can achieve a significantly tidier room in just five minutes a day. The speaker also provides a strategy for tackling problem areas with focused 10-minute tasks, leading to better results and a more organized space.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!📖 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

Organize October Challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/octoberThis episode focuses on the common issue of master bedrooms becoming dumping grounds for household clutter. The script emphasizes the importance of recognizing the master bedroom as a symbolic heart of the home, representing the relationship between husband and wife. It encourages viewers to reflect on the purpose of their bedroom, identify what they love about it, and consider what changes could improve its functionality and welcoming atmosphere. The goal is to create a space that fosters connection and relaxation for both partners, rather than just a storage area for miscellaneous items.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!📖 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

Start today: https://simplyconvivial.com/octoberIdentify a common complaint you have about your entry and living room. Replace that complaint with a written, related statement of gratitude.Spend a full minute, with a timer, thanking God for the things you love about your entry and living room.Which horizontal space is your biggest hot spot for clutter? Spend 5 minutes decluttering and tidying that spot at least 3 times a week. Spend only 5 minutes, whether or not you’re “done.”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!📖 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

Joy Reset Workshop - https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/joy-resetNow, certainly there are more steps you might take. We haven’t vacuumed, washed windows, or done anything too drastic. However, we have dealt with the common irritants that most often inhibit the living room from doing its job. That’s always where we should begin. Then, if that’s as far as we get, it’s ok because the space is functional and the living, not the arrangement or appearance, is the point.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!📖 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

Start the Organize October Challenge - https://simplyconvivial.com/octoberLiving room speed cleaning routineSpend 5 minutes neatening piles, tossing garbage, and wiping down dust.Spend 5 minutes removing homeless items from the entryway and living room.Spend 5 minutes adding a welcoming touch of beauty.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!📖 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

Start the challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/octoberLearn how to clean your living room and love your space like a true homemaker.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!📖 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 challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/octoberMaking kitchen life joyful! Identify a common complaint you have about your kitchen. Replace it with a written, related statement of gratitude.The kitchen sink is obnoxiously small and shallow. Now, the observation that the sink is small and shallow, especially compared to the sink I had before, is simply a fact. What makes it a complaint is when I make this observation out of irritation, as if I deserved better or can’t work under such oppressive circumstances. I add the drama. I am provoked.  So, here’s my written gratitude statement: The kitchen sink might be inconvenient, but I’m so glad there’s a utility sink just a few feet away in the laundry room where I can wash and soak large pots and pans. What a blessing!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!📖 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 challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/octoberWith over two decades of homemaking under my belt now, I have come to a breakthrough insight: Kitchens are functional when there’s a clear workspace available. Shocking, I know.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!📖 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

Kitchen cleaning week! Join the free challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/octoberOur goal in working in our kitchen needs to not be about giving it a beige-linen aesthetic, but rather about keeping it functional. Even in a small kitchen, there are many areas to focus on. By choosing one area to work in consistently, we can make visible progress.I recommend making this focus area the sink area. Every kitchen has it, and it’s where the most repetitions must be put in - every time we cook or eat, dishes get dirty and need to be cleaned and then put away. That’s a lot of action. It makes a huge difference to our routines as homemakers when the most used areas have a bit more order and attention.First, start by washing all the dishes in and around your sink. 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!📖 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

Kitchen cleaning week! Join the free challenge: https://simplyconvivial.com/octoberSo instead of just randomly cleaning whatever catches our eye, let’s take a minute to examine our space and our needs. Then we’ll be able to make smart choices for what to clean and where to focus our limited chore time.Now, I’d love to give the litany of improvements I *wish* I could make, but we’re going to stick with what’s actually feasible and “on my paper” or “in my lane.” I need to declutter the fridge front and spend 5-10 minutes putting more order in the pantry.The key with this prompt is to not go into critical mode, but rather problem-solving mode.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!📖 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