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

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

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!RenaeNeed help getting your meal planning routine in place? Try these episodes:Episode 04 12 Steps for an Easy MEAL PLANNING  Routine To Save Time & MoneyEpisode 19 Let's Create a Weekly Meal Plan Together!Episode 36 Meal Planning Method to Build Quick and Healthy Weekly Menus for Your FamilyEpisode 47 Use My Step-By-Step Meal Planning Routine and Make It Your Own!.. RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Renae: renaematt.com > Send an AUDIO REVIEW or ASK A QUESTION: speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits: AuditYourHabits.com > YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT: YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com > BOOK a coaching session: renaematt.com/coaching > JOIN the community: theroutineadvantagecommunity.com > Grab Renae's favorite PAPER PLANNER (use code RENAE15 for 15% OFF!): https://www.horacioprinting.com/?aff=114 Thanks for being here!- Renae & Teamtheroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com

153 | How to Exercise Regularly for Busy Women

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.. RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Renae: renaematt.com > Send an AUDIO REVIEW or ASK A QUESTION: speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits: AuditYourHabits.com > YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT: YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com > BOOK a coaching session: renaematt.com/coaching > JOIN the community: theroutineadvantagecommunity.com > Grab Renae's favorite PAPER PLANNER (use code RENAE15 for 15% OFF!): https://www.horacioprinting.com/?aff=114 Thanks for being here!- Renae & Teamtheroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com

152 | An Important Journaling Practice to Close Out Each Month

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.. RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Renae: renaematt.com > Send an AUDIO REVIEW or ASK A QUESTION: speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits: AuditYourHabits.com > YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT: YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com > BOOK a coaching session: renaematt.com/coaching > JOIN the community: theroutineadvantagecommunity.com > Grab Renae's favorite PAPER PLANNER (use code RENAE15 for 15% OFF!): https://www.horacioprinting.com/?aff=114 Thanks for being here!- Renae & Teamtheroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com

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

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.. RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Renae: renaematt.com > Send an AUDIO REVIEW or ASK A QUESTION: speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits: AuditYourHabits.com > YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT: YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com > BOOK a coaching session: renaematt.com/coaching > JOIN the community: theroutineadvantagecommunity.com > Grab Renae's favorite PAPER PLANNER (use code RENAE15 for 15% OFF!): https://www.horacioprinting.com/?aff=114 Thanks for being here!- Renae & Teamtheroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com

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

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.. RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Renae: renaematt.com > Send an AUDIO REVIEW or ASK A QUESTION: speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits: AuditYourHabits.com > YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT: YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com > BOOK a coaching session: renaematt.com/coaching > JOIN the community: theroutineadvantagecommunity.com > Grab Renae's favorite PAPER PLANNER (use code RENAE15 for 15% OFF!): https://www.horacioprinting.com/?aff=114 Thanks for being here!- Renae & Teamtheroutineadvantagepodcast@gmail.com