ConvivialCircle.com | Do you feel like planners never work for you? You’ve bought the pretty notebooks, filled in the spreads, maybe even added stickers—but by Thursday, the whole thing has fallen apart.

In this workshop, I share The Four Part Planner Method—a simple, realistic framework that helps moms use a planner without burnout or perfectionism. This isn’t about buying the “perfect” planner. It’s about learning the habits that make you effective, with your planner as a tool.

We’ll cover:
 ✅ Why planners often fail us (and why it’s not your fault)
 ✅ The 4 essential parts of a working planner: calendar, weekly dashboard, daily card, interval plan
 ✅ How to overcome perfectionism and wishful thinking in your planning
 ✅ Practical tips to make your planner actually serve your real life

If you’re a Christian homemaker or stay-at-home mom who wants clarity and calm instead of overwhelm, this workshop is for you.

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simplyconvivial.com/planner - Every mom really does need a planner! Do you ever wonder if using a planner is worth the effort? As a busy mom juggling kids, meals, errands, and responsibilities, it can feel easier to just “wing it.” But flying by the seat of your pants is exactly what leads to stress and overwhelm.

In this episode of Simply Convivial, I’m sharing 3 reasons why a planner is essential for moms—and it’s not about buying the “perfect planner.” You’ll see how to use any notebook, card, or planner to build the habits that give you peace, clarity, and cheerful productivity.

You’ll learn:

Why writing things down clears your head and frees your mind.
How looking ahead helps you prepare instead of panic.
Why checking things off matters for your attitude as a mom.

If you want organized mom life without perfectionism or burnout, you need a planner habit that works for real family life.

💜 Join my free workshop to learn my full system:
👉 The Four Part Planner Method: Joyful Productivity Without Burnout
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📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done
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simplyconvivial.com/planner - Perfectionism is ruining your planner. Here’s how to stop it.

Are you spending more time setting up your planner than actually using it? Do coffee drips, toddler scribbles, or a misspelled word make you want to start over from scratch? Or do you avoid using your planner until it feels “complete”?

Those are all perfectionism traps—and they’re why your planner isn’t working.

In this episode of Simply Convivial, I’m sharing three ways perfectionism shows up in your planner habits and how to dismantle it. If you want an organized mom life with less stress, you need to build habits that make planning flexible, practical, and useful—not perfect.

You’ll learn:

Why over-decorating or over-planning is wasted time.
How to stop avoiding your planner when life gets messy.
Simple planner tips for moms to actually use what you’ve written down.

A planner isn’t meant to be flawless—it’s meant to help you live your real life with wisdom.

💜 Want more guidance? Join my free workshop:
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📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done
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🏆 Enroll in Convivial Circle and get practical homemaking mentorship so you don't have to be overwhelmed anymore: 
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Are you struggling to maintain focus while planning? This video dives into how perfectionism can hinder your productivity, offering self help strategies to overcome it. Learn practical time management tips to stay motivated and achieve your planning goals.

4-Part Planner Method: simplyconvivial.com/planner |  Are you craving an organized mom life but feel like every planner you try just doesn’t stick? You’re not alone. Most planner struggles aren’t about the product—it’s about missing key habits and mindset shifts.

In this episode of Simply Convivial, I share 3 common planner mistakes that keep moms from making progress and simple ways to fix them. You’ll learn:

How to use a planner without filling it with wishful thinking.
Why your planner setup for moms must include daily, weekly, and interval rhythms.
The one habit that makes the difference between frustration and success.

Whether you’re a Christian homemaker, a stay at home mom juggling it all, or just searching for practical time management for moms, this episode will help you use your planner to cut through overwhelm and keep your priorities clear.

💜 Want more than tips? Join my free workshop:
👉 The Four Part Planner Method: Joyful Productivity Without Burnout
📅 Monday, September 29 at 11:00 AM Pacific
Register here: simplyconvivial.com/planner

Mystie Winckler encourages you to organize your attitudes and get traction at home so you are no longer overwhelmed or frustrated with homemaking. Convivial Circle is 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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Ever wondered why your efforts to plan your day fall flat? Mystie Winckler explains that the issue often isn't the planner itself, but missing elements in your approach. Learn simple strategies to improve your productivity and refine your daily planning for a more convivial home atmosphere. Discover how to plan a day effectively and achieve better time management tips!

Free workshop: simplyconvivial.com/planner | Why your planner isn’t working (and how to fix it)

How many planners have you bought, only to find they just don’t work for your life as a mom? You set them up, fill them out, and then they gather dust—or worse, make you feel more overwhelmed.

In this episode of Simply Convivial, I’m sharing 3 reasons your planner might not be working and what you can do instead. Homemakers need a planning tool that fits the interruptions, unpredictability, and priorities of family life—not an executive schedule built for boardrooms and conference calls.

I’ll walk you through:

Why your planner’s design may not match your real life.
How perfectionism and wishful thinking sneak into your planning pages.
The number one reason planners fail (hint: it’s about habits, not layouts).

A working planner isn’t about checking every box. It’s about having a tool that helps you cut through mental clutter, make wise choices in the moment, and prevent overwhelm.

💜 Want to learn my four-part planner method? Join my free workshop here: https://simplyconvivial.com/planner

👉 Share in the comments: What’s the biggest struggle you’ve had with planners?

Inside Convivial Circle, I help moms who feel overwhelmed by homeschooling, housework, and the demands of a busy family life finally build the joyful, peaceful home they want.

📖 Get my book: How to Use a Planner Without Wasting Time
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📖 Get my latest book - Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done
https://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

Have you ever wondered why your planner doesn't work for you? This video addresses common issues and offers solutions for better planning. Learn how to use your planner more effectively with simple planner hacks to improve productivity and achieve your goal setting by improving your time management and planner setup!

Free Planner Workshop: simplyconvivial.com/planner | Are you tired of buying planners that end up half-filled, abandoned, or stuffed in a drawer by March? You’re not alone.

In this episode of the Simply Convivial Podcast, I talk with Gracie—a homeschooling mom of nine who has learned how to make her planner work with her busy, interrupted days. She shares the simple systems she’s landed on after lots of trial and error: a wall calendar, a two-page weekly Happy Planner spread, color coding for routines vs. events, and her game-changing weekly review habit.

We also dig into:
✔ How to set up a planner you’ll actually look at every day
✔ Why a weekly review is the secret to consistency
✔ How to separate homeschool and homemaking tasks so your planner isn’t cluttered
✔ The surprising power of “checkmarks” and “notes to self” for staying encouraged

If you’ve ever wondered why your planner doesn’t work for you—or if you’re searching for a simple way to stay on top of your home without getting lost in perfectionism—this conversation will give you both encouragement and practical ideas you can put into practice right away.

👉 Want help building your own weekly review habit? Inside Convivial Circle - convivialcircle.com - we walk step by step through setting up sustainable routines and planners that actually stick.

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 Done
https://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 me for the free 4-Part Planner Method Workshop happening September 29th: simplyconvivial.com/planner | Are you actually lazy—or just tired, overwhelmed, or in need of rest? Christian homemakers and stay-at-home moms wrestle with this question all the time. In this episode, I dig into what laziness really is (yes, the Bible talks about it!) and how we can repent of it and move forward with cheerful productivity.

We’ll cover:
✅ What laziness really means according to Scripture
✅ The difference between rest and laziness
✅ Why laziness is a sin—and why repentance is the way out
✅ Practical steps to resist laziness and do the good work God has set before us

If you want a home atmosphere of joy and order, it won’t happen by excusing laziness. God calls us to diligent, faithful labor—and He gives the grace to do it.

👉 Join me for the free 4-Part Planner Method Workshop happening September 29th: simplyconvivial.com/planner

💜 Learn to love what must be done with me inside Convivial Circle: convivialcircle.com

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 Done
https://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

Feeling unmotivated? It's time to boost your productivity and rediscover your work ethic. This video provides inspiration and practical advice to help you stop being lazy and focus on personal growth and self help.

Free housecleaning guide: simplyconvivial.com/clean 
Messy house? It's not chaos. That metaphor destroys your perspective and keeps you stuck before you even start. Your home is not evidence of failure—it’s evidence of life, growth, and productivity.

In this episode of Simply Convivial, I unpack why our metaphors matter, how to reframe mess as fruitfulness, and what it looks like to tend your home like a garden—not grade it like a report card.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why your description of chaos can sabotage your mindset
✅ How to reinterpret mess as evidence of mission
✅ The real purpose of housework (hint: it’s not a clean house)
✅ How to stop swinging between perfectionism and giving up
✅ A garden mindset for daily tending and fruitful living

💜 Grab my free guide to create a personalized housekeeping routine that actually works in your real life: https://simplyconvivial.com/clean

✨ Subscribe for more encouragement on homemaking, homeschooling, and learning to love what must be done.

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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 Done
https://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

Have a messy home? It happens! Let's declutter with me and discover the beauty of simple living. I'm Mystie Winkler, and together we can organize our spaces and lives, one step at a time, focusing on lasting organization.

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Homeschooling is more than finishing the curriculum—it’s about discipleship, joy, and remembering your why. In this Simply Convivial podcast episode, I talk with Convivial Circle member and homeschool mom of four, Clarissa Ramsey, about her journey from skeptic to joyful homeschooler.

We discuss:
✅ The flexibility and freedom of homeschool life
✅ Why checklists can help—but also hurt—your homeschool
✅ The role of purpose statements and family mottos
✅ How to use weekly reviews to keep perspective
✅ Why distraction is the enemy of cheerful homeschooling
✅ Homeschooling as sanctification for moms

If you’re a Christian homemaker or stay-at-home mom who wants encouragement and practical wisdom for homeschooling without overwhelm, this episode will inspire you to refocus on what really matters.

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 Done
https://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

Mystie Winckler speaks with Abbie Halberstadt about her new book 'You Bet Your Stretch Marks'. Abbie shares her insights into her trilogy on motherhood, emphasizing the importance of viewing motherhood through the lens of purpose and faith rather than cultural validations. She discusses the challenges and rewards of raising children, practical tips for daily life, and encourages moms to find fulfillment in serving God and their families. Abby's experiences and perspective inspire a shift from merely surviving motherhood to thriving with a sense of purpose and joy in daily responsibilities.

Get preorder specials: https://misformama.net/you-bet-your-stretch-marks
Find Abbie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m.is.for.mama

Abbie Halberstadt is a writer, fitness instructor, and homeschooling mother of ten children, including two sets of identical twins. Abbie lives by the motto that “hard is not the same thing as bad” and encourages women to dig deep to meet the challenges of everyday life through her blog and Instagram posts. She, her husband, Shaun, and their children live in the Piney Woods of East Texas. Her new book, You Bet Your Stretch Marks, releases September 2, 2025.

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 Done
https://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