If teaching your kids to do chores feels harder than doing everything yourself, this episode is for you. As Christian homemakers, we want our homes to function with peace and purpose—not nagging, burnout, or sticker-chart chaos. Kids need chores, not just to help us out, but to grow into capable, responsible adults.

Masterclass: https://simplyconvivial.com/chores

In this episode of Simply Convivial, I’m sharing how to make kids' chores work without the frustration. I’ll walk you through the mindset shift that changes chore training from a battle into an apprenticeship—and how to build a routine that fosters a cheerful, contributive family culture.

We’ll talk about:

Why your kids need chores for their own good
How to overcome perfectionism and inconsistency
What it looks like to disciple your kids through responsibility
How to create a chore system that actually works

👩‍🏫 Want more help? Join my Raising Capable Kids masterclass:
📅 May 16, 2025 at 9am Pacific
🎯 Learn how to build a meaningful chore routine
👉 Register now at https://simplyconvivial.com/chores

💜 Because even chores can be convivial.

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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
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https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm

Most modern women weren’t trained to be homemakers—not because they missed home ec, but because our entire culture formed them for employee roles, not ownership. In this episode, Mystie Winckler unpacks how homemakers operate real economies, make high-stakes decisions with scarce resources, and create lasting value—often without recognition or reward.

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Drawing from classical definitions of economics and the biblical vision for the home, Mystie reframes homemaking as mission-critical work in God’s world. This episode will reset your mindset and equip you to lead your home like an owner, not a cog in someone else’s machine.

If you've ever felt unequipped, unseen, or stuck in survival mode, this conversation is for you. Our upbringing trained us to be employees instead of owners—and that disconnect leads to burnout and guilt at home.

Homemaking is real economics. Your home is not just a place of consumption; it’s a center of decision-making, creativity, and discipleship. As a Christian homemaker, your work matters eternally—even if no one gives you a gold star for it.

Whether you’re managing routines, teaching kids, or just trying to keep the laundry going, it’s time to see your role with fresh eyes and renewed purpose.

💜 You don’t need a better checklist. You need a better vision.

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 overwhelmed by housework? Laundry piling up, toys scattered, and your motivation missing? You're not alone— You’re likely stuck in the perfectionism-procrastination loop.

In this practical workshop, Mystie Winckler, author of Simplified Organization: Learn to Love What Must Be Done, unpacks why perfectionism keeps Christian homemakers paralyzed and how baby steps can get you unstuck. Learn why waiting for motivation doesn’t work, how to make real progress with just 10 minutes, and how to overcome the boom-and-bust cycle of homemaking.

Inside Convivial Circle, we're practicing these principles together all May long with our Baby Step Bingo Challenge! 🎉

➡️ Join the challenge: https://www.convivialcircle.com

Timestamps
0:00 Why we procrastinate
6:13 What perfectionism really looks like
9:29 How procrastination grows from perfectionism
17:44 Strategies to Combat Perfectionism
25:54 The Power of Small Steps
36:58 The Baby Step Bingo Challenge explained
42:10 Why 10 minutes matters more than you think

📖 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