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

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

January 19 245 | Should My Morning Walk Be Part of My Morning Routine or Keep it Separate?
Have you been stuck trying to figure out if you need to keep certain routines separate or if it would be better to combine them? We had a question come up recently about morning routines and morning walks, so let’s talk about it!

Let's get to it!
Renae

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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 & Team
[email protected]

11 min
January 15 244 | 3 Simple Steps to Find a Fitness Routine You Love
If you have a desire to build a movement routine into your life, but are struggling with consistency, it’s time we talk about these three simple steps I like to use to find a fitness routine I love without feeling guilty when I don’t!

Let's get to it!
Renae

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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 & Team
[email protected]

22 min
January 12 243 | How to Start Small When Dealing with Clutter
Sometimes we don’t realize how much clutter can affect our mental health, and it can feel impossible to tackle if we don’t know where to begin. So let’s talk about a quick way to clear a small space so you can start making progress.

Let's get to it!
Renae

P.S. Plus, it’s perfect timing because we have our declutter challenge starting this week in our free Facebook community! Join our 14-day Declutter Challenge in our Facebook Community happening from January 14 - January 27, 2026! Be sure to check the pinned post at the top of the group to get your printable tracker to track your progress!

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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 & Team
[email protected]

17 min
January 08 242 | Feel More Organized and Less Frazzled with Day Stack Time Blocking
Have you wondered how to get started on building a day stack? Are you questioning what a day stack even is? Today we are going to talk about how to start taking the steps to simplify your busy life so you can feel more organized and less frazzled with something I call 'Day Stack Time Blocking'.

Let's get to it!
Renae

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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 & Team
[email protected]

29 min
January 05241 | 4 Tips to Avoid Spending Splurges and Save More Money
It’s a new year and you might have some new financial goals! Today we are going over four tips to help you avoid those spending splurges and save more money!

Let's get to it!
Renae

Resources:
Episode 07 | The First Step in Your BUDGET ROUTINE to Stop the Money Stress! Building Your Base Budget
Episode 16 | You Created Your Base Budget...Now Let's Talk About What To DO With It!
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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 & Team
[email protected]
20 min
January 01240 | Stop the Kitchen Overwhelm: 5 WAYS to Streamline Meals with Simple Changes
Are you getting exhausted trying to figure out what you are going to put on the table night after night? We repeat this process every day, so let’s make some small changes that can help reduce the overwhelm and bring peace back into our lives when it comes to meal planning!

Let's get to it!
Renae

Resource:
EPISODE 47 | Use My Step-By-Step Meal Planning Routine and Make It Your Own!
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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 & Team
[email protected]
21 min
December 29, 2025239 | 7 TIPS to Create a Space for Your Morning Routine
Have you been struggling to put your morning routine in place because it feels scattered with no organization? You don’t have to have everything perfect to enjoy a morning routine, but today we will go over a few things that might help you feel more prepared!

Let's get to it!
Renae

Resource:
EPISODE 03 | Why a MORNING ROUTINE is Necessary, How It Can Help You, & How To Create One
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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 & Team
[email protected]
15 min
December 25, 2025 238 | 12 Reflection Questions to Journal about Before the Year Ends
Merry Christmas! Whether you are listening to this episode on Christmas day or not, I hope you will take a little time before the year ends to sit down and write out your answers to each of these questions. You can learn so much about yourself by simply reflecting on the year and it’s an exercise that is very comforting as well.

Let's get to it!
Renae

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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 & Team
[email protected]

10 min
December 22, 2025 237 | Quick Closet Cleanout! An Easy Way to Declutter Your Closet without Getting Overwhelmed
Next time you open your closet and think “I really need to go through this”, block a little time on your calendar, because cleaning out your closet doesn’t have to be an all day event and it doesn’t have to be daunting either. I’m going to walk you through a quick and easy way to declutter your closet without getting overwhelmed!

Let's get to it!
Renae

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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 & Team
[email protected]

17 min
December 18, 2025 236 | 5 Habits to Get You Through the Busiest Time of the Year FEELING GREAT
December is often talked about as the “busiest time of the year." Whether or not that is the case for you, we are going to run through a few things that we can focus on this season that will help us feel our best without too much extra effort. And if you love them, you can carry them into the new year!

Let's get to it!
Renae

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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 & Team
[email protected]

18 min

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

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Are you going to bed at night thinking about your never-ending to-do list and already stressing about tomorrow?

Waking up exhausted and…

relying on coffee to get through your day?

Are you making multiple trips to the store each week, stressing about what to make for dinner each night, spending too much money on groceries and take out, and feeling frazzled about paying bills on time?

I'm Renae Matt and I've been where you are! I work full-time, I'm growing my own business, and I still want to spend quality date nights with my husband. Over the years I got so tired of the housework, the bills, and the never-ending list of things to do. I was trying to keep track of it all. It was overwhelming and I felt like I had no time left to ENJOY life.

Over time, I began to build simple routines to get organized. I set up the framework to have a foundation of routines that I can fall back on even when everything else feels like it's falling apart.

On this podcast, I share what I have learned so YOU can also build these five foundational routines that can transform your life, too!

• A MORNING ROUTINE to take care of YOU first so you can begin each day feeling fulfilled and show up better for those around you.

• A MEAL PLANNING ROUTINE to reduce the frustration and simplify dinner time.

• A "DAILY 7" HOME ROUTINE to keep a tidy home without wasting weekends cleaning and catching up on laundry.

• A MOVEMENT ROUTINE so you can feel rejuvenated and get your energy back!

• AN EASY BUDGET ROUTINE to create a plan for your money and help you get out of debt, get rid of money stress, and save for your dreams.

Our lives are busy, but they don't have to be overwhelming. When we can get these five foundational routines in place, you will have a system set up to help reduce the stress and give you your time back! I'm here to help you build these simple routines so that they can change your life, too.

You might think this isn't the right time because you are too busy to change something, but friend… when you feel TOO BUSY to prioritize your LIFE...that is when you know something NEEDS to change.

We can't get lost time back and God didn't create us to live our lives checking off boxes and drowning in errands.

So let's TAKE BACK YOUR TIME.

Instead of spending your evenings stressed about all the tasks you didn't get to, you will be able to spend those nights having fun with your family. Go for an evening walk, do a game night, find a hobby, or have a date night with your hubby.

When you get your life organized, you get your life back. THAT is the Routine Advantage.

xo,
Renae

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• Visit the website at renaematt.com

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• FREE A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits Guide: AuditYourHabits.com

• YOUR ORGANIZED LIFE BLUEPRINT: YourOrganizedLifeBlueprint.com

• BOOK a 1:1 Coaching Session with Renae: renaematt.com/coaching

• JOIN our free community on Facebook: theroutineadvantagecommunity.com

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