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

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In this seminar talk, Mystie Winckler shares practical wisdom for embracing a slower pace during the holidays to reflect, reset, and prepare your heart and mind for the year ahead. 

Learn how to balance intentional goal-setting with grace-filled rest using the Ready 5 framework: Repent, Rejoice, Edify, Align, and Dare. Mystie discusses how to let go of perfectionism, avoid “delusions of grandeur” in planning, and approach goals as exciting dares rather than overwhelming obligations.

Whether you're juggling family life, routines, or personal growth, this talk will inspire you to take simple, actionable steps for organizing your attitude and life. 

Don’t miss these insights to help you navigate the transition between holiday rest and productive rhythms. Grab your timer, print the prompts, and start your Ready 5 brain dump today!

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!

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Discover how to overcome worry, embrace joy, and find lasting peace through prayer, gratitude, and a heart anchored in Christ. Join us: https://convivialcircle.com

Worry steals our joy, but true happiness is found in Christ. In this talk, Mystie Winckler explores how to overcome anxiety and cultivate lasting joy through faith, prayer, and gratitude. Learn why joy is a fruit of the Spirit, how to replace worry with peace, and how even life’s challenges can draw you closer to God. 

Whether you're preparing for the holidays or seeking daily encouragement, this session offers practical, faith-based insights to help you anchor your heart in Christ and experience the joy that surpasses all understanding. Watch now for inspiration and biblical wisdom on living a joyful 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 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

Or, In Defense of Baby Showers and why every baby should be celebrated by the community.

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Read the article here: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/blog/why-do-a-baby-shower/

Each baby shower is an occasion for women outside a childbearing season themselves to remember to honor the life-giving purpose of women. Not all women do give life via childbirth, yet all women are for life – creating, nurturing, and developing 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 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

Yes, moms should read novels. Here are my top 5 novel recommendations for Christian moms. Make time to read.

Read it here with book links: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/blog/5-novels-to-help-you-be-a-better-mom/

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

Cultivating Joy as a Fruit of the Spirit - a how-to for moms

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Christians must remember that joy is a fruit of the Spirit. Joy does not originate from within us; it comes from the Holy Spirit. We can ask for joy, knowing that God delights in giving it. To increase joy, take a minute to pray, asking God to increase your joy for His glory. God provides joy by guiding us to walk in His way. As you ask for joy, stay open to the Holy Spirit's guidance. 

To increase the joy in your home, smile intentionally at each family member. Make someone laugh by doing or saying something funny. This simple act can significantly lighten the mood and atmosphere in your home. Share your experiences and results in the comments. Experiment with different ways to bring joy to those around you and observe the positive changes.

00:00 Understanding Joy as a Fruit of the Spirit
00:55 Praying for Increased Joy
02:02 Practical Steps to Increase Joy at Home
02:42 Using Humor to Lighten the Atmosphere

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

Organize your attitude by replacing negative thoughts with gratitude! 

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By taking three specific "baby steps," viewers are encouraged to create a more positive and thankful outlook towards their surroundings, family members, and particularly their marriage. This practice of gratitude is suggested as a way to bring peace and joy, aligning with the spiritual guidance provided by the Heidelberg Catechism on the importance of prayer and thankfulness.

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

In this episode, we dive into a brain dump exercise aimed at increasing gratitude and cheerfulness. 

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We 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 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

Joy Reset Masterclass: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/joy-reset

Don'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 Done
https://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-reset

Clean 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 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

Joy Reset Masterclass: https://simplyconvivial.com/joy-reset

Before 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 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