Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list before lunch? You’re not alone. Most of us try to plan our way to the perfect day—but instead we end up discouraged and behind.

In this episode, I share the simple, sanity-saving habit that’s helped me stay focused, cheerful, and faithful in the daily work of homemaking: the 3x3 Daily Card. ▶️ https://simplyconvivial.com/3x3

This quick, two-minute practice helps you:
Ditch the perfectionism and prioritize what matters
Avoid overwhelm by limiting your focus
Anchor your attention on your real responsibilities

This is not about doing more—it’s about learning to love what must be done.

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🟡 The course includes:
✔️ Printable checklists
✔️ Live run-through with community support
✔️ Mindset shifts rooted in Scripture
✔️ Real strategies for real-life homemaking

You don’t need a perfect plan—just a faithful one.
Let’s repent, rejoice, repeat.

00:00 – Why To-Do Lists Leave Us Discouraged
00:53 – My One Simple Trick: The 3x3 Daily Card
03:19 – What Goes on My Post-It Note (Top 3 Tasks)
04:49 – Three Daily Routines that Keep My Home Running
05:55 – Why 3 Is the Magic Number for Daily Focus
07:31 – Where to Keep Your 3x3 Card (And Why It Works)
08:35 – How This Habit Helps in Every Season
09:11 – Go Deeper: Learn to Love What Must Be Done

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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