134 | WORD OF THE YEAR: What is it? Do I need one? How do I pick it? LET’S TALK ABOUT IT!

The Routine Advantage | Simple Habits, Routines and Systems to Get Your Life Organized, Build Consistency and Reduce Overwhelm

#Self-Improvement #Renae Matt #Habits #Routines #Task Management #Tidy Home #Health Routines #Reduce Stress #Meal Planning #Fitness #Mental Health #Podcasting Education #Systems #Clean #Budget #Organizing #Time Blocking

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Living together in a group is a strategy many animals use to survive and thrive. And a big part of what makes that living situation successful is listening. In this episode, we explore the collaborative world of the naked mole rat. Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently produced. You can support Threshold by donating today . To stay connected, sign up for our newsletter . Operation frog sound! Send us your frog sounds for an upcoming episode. We want you to go out, listen for frogs and toads, and record them. Just find someone croaking, and hit record on your phone. It doesn’t matter if there’s background noise. It doesn’t even matter if you’re not sure whether or not you’re hearing an amphibian—if you think you are, we would love to get a recording from you. Please also say your name and where you are in the world, and then email the recording to us at outreach@thresholdpodcast.org…

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You’ve probably heard of a “word of the year”, right? Whether you have or not, or whether you choose one each year or not, I wanted to share my experience with it. 2024 is the first year I chose a word and I have some thoughts to share on what it is, how to pick them, and whether or not I would recommend it!
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161 | Don’t Put it Down, Put it Away! | 4 Habits for Tidy Living 18:47

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Are you ready to keep a tidy home? A lot of people are terrified that someone may “pop by” without warning like the good ol’ days because their house looks like a tornado came through it and they are embarrassed. We used to be this way! Our house would fall apart during the week and then we would spend half our weekend trying to put it back together by cleaning and catching up on laundry. We hadn’t created the habits we needed to maintain a tidy home throughout the week. Over the last several years, we have been creating the habits and routines we needed to maintain a tidy home without too much effort. Not only does the house stay “company ready” (or at least very close to it), but it also makes cleaning easier and it’s given us back our weekends! So I hope you are ready because today I am sharing four habits for tidier living! Let's get to it! Renae . . . NEXT STEPS: > Leave a RATING & REVIEW to spread the love (Renae reads them all)! > SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss an episode! > Send Renae an AUDIO TESTIMONIAL or ASK A QUESTION : speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > Get the FREE A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits guide: AuditYourHabits.com > Get YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT : YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com > BOOK a 1:1 Coaching Session with Renae: https://calendar.app.google/efLviiRJdYQhCFSF6 > JOIN the free community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/theroutineadvantagecommunity > If you want to snag Renae's favorite paper planner, the DREAM Planner, grab it HERE and use code RENAE15 for 15% OFF! Have a question or topic request? Send an email to theroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com Thanks for being here! - Renae & Team…

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160 | 7 Good Habits to Create in the Kitchen for Smoother Meal Routines 28:10

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If you ever feel a little lost or overwhelmed in the kitchen, there might be some simple habits that are missing. Getting nutrients into our bodies is important, so being in the kitchen isn’t something we can really skip out on. However, we CAN make some simple changes in our habits to help us feel more in control in the kitchen so our meal planning routine flows better, the fridge never gets stinky, and we don’t get overwhelmed with dishes. So let’s get into our list of seven good habits to create in the kitchen for smoother meal routines. Let's get to it! Renae . . . NEXT STEPS: > Leave a RATING & REVIEW to spread the love (Renae reads them all)! > SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss an episode! > Send Renae an AUDIO TESTIMONIAL or ASK A QUESTION : speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > Get the FREE A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits guide: AuditYourHabits.com > Get YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT : YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com > BOOK a 1:1 Coaching Session with Renae: https://calendar.app.google/efLviiRJdYQhCFSF6 > JOIN the free community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/theroutineadvantagecommunity > If you want to snag Renae's favorite paper planner, the DREAM Planner, grab it HERE and use code RENAE15 for 15% OFF! Have a question or topic request? Send an email to theroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com Thanks for being here! - Renae & Team…

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159 | Too Busy and Forgetting to Exercise? 4 Visual Reminders to Set Up Now 19:59

for 9 dage siden19:59

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If you need a little extra boost of motivation to not just get movement in, but to actually REMEMBER to get movement in, this episode is for you! We are going to cover four visual cues you can set up right away that will help remind you to get that movement in so you can feel great, even when you're busy or forgetful! Let's get to it! Renae . . . NEXT STEPS: > Leave a RATING & REVIEW to spread the love (Renae reads them all)! > SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss an episode! > Send Renae an AUDIO TESTIMONIAL or ASK A QUESTION : speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > Get the FREE A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits guide: AuditYourHabits.com > Get YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT : YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com > BOOK a 1:1 Coaching Session with Renae: https://calendar.app.google/efLviiRJdYQhCFSF6 > JOIN the free community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/theroutineadvantagecommunity > If you want to snag Renae's favorite paper planner, the DREAM Planner, grab it HERE and use code RENAE15 for 15% OFF! Have a question or topic request? Send an email to theroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com Thanks for being here! - Renae & Team…

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158 | Build a Mix & Match Wardrobe that Saves Time and Money | GUEST Shari Braendel w/ Style by Color 38:44

for 13 dage siden38:44

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Today we are talking about simplifying a task we all do every day - getting dressed! If we get frustrated right away in the morning by just picking out an outfit, it can set our whole day off on the wrong foot. So let's make this routine easier! Shari Braendel is joining me as a guest today. Shari is the founder of Style by Color, inspiring women to new levels of confidence. She has certified hundreds of women through the Style by Color Academy where she provides training for women wanting to become color analysis specialists and Christian image consultants. During our conversation, Shari walked me through tips on figuring out which colors are best based on our personal features and we also discuss her online course program, the 27 Hangers Closet System . I had a chance to dive in and pick her brain with questions about how we can take a closet that feels overwhelming and make changes to simplify our selection while also creating a mix & match wardrobe that will save time each morning! Her strategy of shifting from impulse buying to building a purposeful wardrobe will help save money, too! I’m excited to share this one and I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! Let's get to it! Renae Links to learn more about Shari and her services: Website (take her free color quiz here!) : https://www.stylebycolor.com/a/2147832104/tSNuCDWC 27 Hangers Closet System: https://www.stylebycolor.com/a/2147968246/tSNuCDWC Style by Color Studio Facebook Group: https://www.stylebycolor.com/a/2147832104/tSNuCDWC . . . NEXT STEPS: > Leave a RATING & REVIEW to spread the love (Renae reads them all)! > SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss an episode! > Send Renae an AUDIO TESTIMONIAL or ASK A QUESTION : speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > Get the FREE A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits guide: AuditYourHabits.com > Get YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT : YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com > BOOK a 1:1 Coaching Session with Renae: https://calendar.app.google/efLviiRJdYQhCFSF6 > JOIN the free community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/theroutineadvantagecommunity > If you want to snag Renae's favorite paper planner, the DREAM Planner, grab it HERE and use code RENAE15 for 15% OFF! Have a question or topic request? Send an email to theroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com Thanks for being here! - Renae & Team…

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157 | “I Don’t Have Time to Do Everything!” - 4 Mindset Shifts to Overcome Overwhelm When You Can’t Do it All 18:41

for 16 dage siden18:41

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A common complaint in this modern world can be summarized to this: there isn’t enough time to do everything. And that is true. There isn’t enough time to do everything, so it’s our job to decide what is most important. How we spend our time is the direct result of the decisions we have made and what we have prioritized. If we want to change how our day flows, then we need to start making different decisions. If you need a little motivation boost, this episode is for you! Let’s talk about four mindset shifts to help you overcome the overwhelm of not being able to do it all. Let's get to it! Renae . . . NEXT STEPS: > Leave a RATING & REVIEW to spread the love (Renae reads them all)! > SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss an episode! > Send Renae an AUDIO TESTIMONIAL or ASK A QUESTION : speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > Get the FREE A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits guide: AuditYourHabits.com > Get YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT : YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com > BOOK a 1:1 Coaching Session with Renae: https://calendar.app.google/efLviiRJdYQhCFSF6 > JOIN the free community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/theroutineadvantagecommunity > If you want to snag Renae's favorite paper planner, the DREAM Planner, grab it HERE and use code RENAE15 for 15% OFF! Have a question or topic request? Send an email to theroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com Thanks for being here! - Renae & Team…

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156 | Impulse Shopping Killing Your Budget? 5 Tips to Quit the Habit and Save More Money 19:23

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Impulse shopping can be one of the stickiest habits most of us struggle with. Especially in the world we live in now where everything is convenient and the opportunity to spend money is literally at our fingertips throughout the day. For today’s episode, I pulled together five tips we can use to help reduce the impulse purchases and be more intentional about where we spend our money. These will be great additions to your current budget routine or just to help you save more money in general. Let's get to it! Renae . . . NEXT STEPS: > Leave a RATING & REVIEW to spread the love (Renae reads them all)! > SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss an episode! > Send Renae an AUDIO TESTIMONIAL or ASK A QUESTION : speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > Get the FREE A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits guide: AuditYourHabits.com > Get YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT : YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com > BOOK a 1:1 Coaching Session with Renae: https://calendar.app.google/efLviiRJdYQhCFSF6 > JOIN the free community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/theroutineadvantagecommunity > If you want to snag Renae's favorite paper planner, the DREAM Planner, grab it HERE and use code RENAE15 for 15% OFF! Have a question or topic request? Send an email to theroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com Thanks for being here! - Renae & Team…

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155 | Building Daily Routines to Support a Stronger Faith Life and Live Intentionally | Radio Interview on RPL 24:34

for 23 dage siden24:34

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Last week I had the opportunity to be interviewed LIVE on radio! This was my first time on radio and it was such a great experience so I thought it would be fun to share in case you wanted to take a listen. This show is called Real Presence Live presented by the Real Presence Radio Network . The hosts were our local parish priest, Fr. Richard Kunst and Cindy Jennings. (Fun fact: Fr. Rich also happens to own the largest papal artifact collection outside of Rome!) Our conversation focused on building daily routines to help support a stronger faith life and help you live more intentionally without the overwhelm. Heads up - since it was recorded live, you will notice a few odd pauses where there were originally breaks for commercials. :) Enough explanation, let’s get to the interview! Renae . . . NEXT STEPS: > Leave a RATING & REVIEW to spread the love (Renae reads them all)! > SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss an episode! > Send Renae an AUDIO TESTIMONIAL or ASK A QUESTION : speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > Get the FREE A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits guide: AuditYourHabits.com > Get YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT : YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com > BOOK a 1:1 Coaching Session with Renae: https://calendar.app.google/efLviiRJdYQhCFSF6 > JOIN the free community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/theroutineadvantagecommunity > If you want to snag Renae's favorite paper planner, the DREAM Planner, grab it HERE and use code RENAE15 for 15% OFF! Have a question or topic request? Send an email to theroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com Thanks for being here! - Renae & Team…

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154 | Can't Decide on Dinner? 4 Meal Planning Tips to Make it Easier 15:10

for 27 dage siden15:10

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I used to think dinnertime was one of the most stressful parts of my day. By the end of my workday, I would be physically tired, mentally exhausted, and then I would get crabby knowing that I still needed to decide what we were going to have for dinner. Unfortunately, I was getting very familiar with the feeling of decision fatigue. Since I put my meal planning routine in place, I no longer have to stress about dinnertime and it feels SO. GOOD. If you are still struggling with the dinnertime decision rut, I want to share a few tips with you. These will work whether or not you have been able to implement your meal planning routine yet. I have four easy meal planning tips to help make it easier to decide what is for dinner. Let's get to it! Renae Need help getting your meal planning routine in place? Try these episodes: Episode 04 12 Steps for an Easy MEAL PLANNING Routine To Save Time & Money Episode 19 Let's Create a Weekly Meal Plan Together! Episode 36 Meal Planning Method to Build Quick and Healthy Weekly Menus for Your Family Episode 47 Use My Step-By-Step Meal Planning Routine and Make It Your Own! . . . NEXT STEPS: > Leave a RATING & REVIEW to spread the love (Renae reads them all)! > SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss an episode! > Send Renae an AUDIO TESTIMONIAL or ASK A QUESTION : speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > Get the FREE A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits guide: AuditYourHabits.com > Get YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT : YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com > BOOK a 1:1 Coaching Session with Renae: https://calendar.app.google/efLviiRJdYQhCFSF6 > JOIN the free community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/theroutineadvantagecommunity > If you want to snag Renae's favorite paper planner, the DREAM Planner, grab it HERE and use code RENAE15 for 15% OFF! Have a question or topic request? Send an email to theroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com Thanks for being here! - Renae & Team…

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153 | How to Exercise Regularly for Busy Women 17:29

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If you struggle with getting a regular workout in, you are not alone! It can be tough to stay consistent with our movement routine. Sometimes we might create this amazing workout plan and we’ve got the best of intentions, but then life happens and we skip a day. Then the next day we get busy again and think “Well, I skipped yesterday so I’ve already failed. I’ll just start over Monday.” This is where most of us go wrong. We think it’s all or nothing, but that’s not the way we should be building this routine that is SO good for our health. So let’s talk about four must-haves when it comes to building a movement routine so you can exercise regularly - even when life gets busy! ;) Let's get to it! Renae . . . NEXT STEPS: > Leave a RATING & REVIEW to spread the love (Renae reads them all)! > SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss an episode! > Send Renae an AUDIO TESTIMONIAL or ASK A QUESTION : speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > Get the FREE A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits guide: AuditYourHabits.com > Get YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT : YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com > BOOK a 1:1 Coaching Session with Renae: https://calendar.app.google/efLviiRJdYQhCFSF6 > JOIN the free community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/theroutineadvantagecommunity > If you want to snag Renae's favorite paper planner, the DREAM Planner, grab it HERE and use code RENAE15 for 15% OFF! Have a question or topic request? Send an email to theroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com Thanks for being here! - Renae & Team…

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152 | An Important Journaling Practice to Close Out Each Month 15:06

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When you get to the end of the month, there are a few things I suggest doing before the next month begins. I’ve talked in previous episodes about getting prepped for your next month’s budget and pulling your tasks for the month from your annual task list, but there is one more thing that is incredibly important for us to do on a regular basis. Let’s talk about it! Renae . . . NEXT STEPS: > Leave a RATING & REVIEW to spread the love (Renae reads them all)! > SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss an episode! > Send Renae an AUDIO TESTIMONIAL or ASK A QUESTION : speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > Get the FREE A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits guide: AuditYourHabits.com > Get YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT : YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com > BOOK a 1:1 Coaching Session with Renae: https://calendar.app.google/efLviiRJdYQhCFSF6 > JOIN the free community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/theroutineadvantagecommunity > If you want to snag Renae's favorite paper planner, the DREAM Planner, grab it HERE and use code RENAE15 for 15% OFF! Have a question or topic request? Send an email to theroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com Thanks for being here! - Renae & Team…

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151 | Falling Behind and Can't Catch Up? My Advice on How to Focus Your Time Blocks 36:29

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We had a listener ask a question that I have been meaning to answer and I think it’s about time. There is a lot of information in this one, so I wanted to make sure it wasn’t too confusing when I offered a solution. She was asking about how to focus her time blocks to get everything done when she is always feeling behind. So grab a paper and pen and let’s dive in! Renae . . . NEXT STEPS: > Leave a RATING & REVIEW to spread the love (Renae reads them all)! > SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss an episode! > Send Renae an AUDIO TESTIMONIAL or ASK A QUESTION : speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > Get the FREE A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits guide: AuditYourHabits.com > Get YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT : YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com > BOOK a 1:1 Coaching Session with Renae: https://calendar.app.google/efLviiRJdYQhCFSF6 > JOIN the free community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/theroutineadvantagecommunity > If you want to snag Renae's favorite paper planner, the DREAM Planner, grab it HERE and use code RENAE15 for 15% OFF! Have a question or topic request? Send an email to theroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com Thanks for being here! - Renae & Team…

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150 | What My Husband and I Cover in Our ‘Weekly Budget Chats’ 23:08

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Have you ever wondered what to talk about when it’s time to do a check in with your spouse regarding the budget? Every Friday, Tony and I do something we call a “budget chat” to help us stay focused on our goals and know where we stand when it comes to our finances. I thought I’d share with you what we talk about each week so maybe it will help you as you create this routine in your own life. Let's get to it! Renae . . . NEXT STEPS: > Leave a RATING & REVIEW to spread the love (Renae reads them all)! > SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss an episode! > Send Renae an AUDIO TESTIMONIAL or ASK A QUESTION : speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > Get the FREE A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits guide: AuditYourHabits.com > Get YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT : YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com > BOOK a 1:1 Coaching Session with Renae: https://calendar.app.google/efLviiRJdYQhCFSF6 > JOIN the free community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/theroutineadvantagecommunity > If you want to snag Renae's favorite paper planner, the DREAM Planner, grab it HERE and use code RENAE15 for 15% OFF! Have a question or topic request? Send an email to theroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com Thanks for being here! - Renae & Team…

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149 | 5 Tips to Maintain Energy Levels so You Can Be More Productive 21:19

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Do you ever feel like no matter how many times you tell yourself you are going to get something done, you just can’t seem to muster the energy to actually do it? That’s what we are talking about today. No matter where you are in life, if you are struggling with motivation, I have five tips for you to help maintain those energy levels so that you can be more productive. Let's get to it! Renae . . . NEXT STEPS: > Leave a RATING & REVIEW to spread the love (Renae reads them all)! > SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss an episode! > Send Renae an AUDIO TESTIMONIAL or ASK A QUESTION : speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > Get the FREE A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits guide: AuditYourHabits.com > Get YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT : YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com > BOOK a 1:1 Coaching Session with Renae: https://calendar.app.google/efLviiRJdYQhCFSF6 > JOIN the free community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/theroutineadvantagecommunity > If you want to snag Renae's favorite paper planner, the DREAM Planner, grab it HERE and use code RENAE15 for 15% OFF! Have a question or topic request? Send an email to theroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com Thanks for being here! - Renae & Team…

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148 | Escape the Overwhelm: How to Plan One Day at a Time 24:01

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Are you struggling to sit down and plan out a full week at a time? I think there are many benefits to doing this, but if you haven’t done it before, it can feel overwhelming. If that is where you’re at, let’s talk about a way you can plan ahead just one day at a time so you can begin to get organized and escape the overwhelm of everything going on. This will help provide some structure so you can begin to feel some relief! Let's get to it! Renae . . . NEXT STEPS: > Leave a RATING & REVIEW to spread the love (Renae reads them all)! > SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss an episode! > Send Renae an AUDIO TESTIMONIAL or ASK A QUESTION : speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > Get the FREE A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits guide: AuditYourHabits.com > Get YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT : YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com > BOOK a 1:1 Coaching Session with Renae: https://calendar.app.google/efLviiRJdYQhCFSF6 > JOIN the free community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/theroutineadvantagecommunity > If you want to snag Renae's favorite paper planner, the DREAM Planner, grab it HERE and use code RENAE15 for 15% OFF! Have a question or topic request? Send an email to theroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com Thanks for being here! - Renae & Team…

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147 | Simplify Your Laundry Routine to Make it Less Annoying 28:18

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