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Do you wish you could finally get consistent in spending time with God? Do you wish you had more time to focus on your spiritual growth during this busy season of life? Do you wish you could feel more joyful and confident? Do you feel like, somehow, you are stuck AND spinning out of control at the same time? Well, welcome Generate Joy in Midlife. I am so happy you are here because If you have been feeling stressed out, stuck, disconnected from God, or unsatisfied in this phase of life and ne ...
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- RANKED A TOP 3% PODCAST - 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 bu ...
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Impulse shopping can be one of the stickiest habits most of us struggle with. Especially in the world we live in now where everything is convenient and the opportunity to spend money is literally at our fingertips throughout the day. For today’s episode, I pulled together five tips we can use to help reduce the impulse purchases and be more intenti…
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Send Amy a Text Message. Are you Feeling Overwhelmed? Drowning in Busyness? Struggling to Find Peace? Caught in the Chaos of Midlife Mom Life? In this episode, we look at what it means to prioritize Jesus and 4 tactical, practical ways to keep Jesus at the top of your list without feeling guilty, burned out, and stressed. He loves you, and he is re…
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Last week I had the opportunity to be interviewed LIVE on radio! This was my first time on radio and it was such a great experience so I thought it would be fun to share in case you wanted to take a listen. This show is called Real Presence Live presented by the Real Presence Radio Network. The hosts were our local parish priest, Fr. Richard Kunst …
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I used to think dinnertime was one of the most stressful parts of my day. By the end of my workday, I would be physically tired, mentally exhausted, and then I would get crabby knowing that I still needed to decide what we were going to have for dinner. Unfortunately, I was getting very familiar with the feeling of decision fatigue. Since I put my …
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Send Amy a Text Message. Are you skeptical about how habits and routines will help you? Afraid it will snuff out the fun-loving, spontaneous woman that you are? Have you ever downloaded a pre-made morning routine, found it did not work for you, and given up? Are you someone who loves routine but has gotten a bit slack lately? This episode offers si…
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If you struggle with getting a regular workout in, you are not alone! It can be tough to stay consistent with our movement routine. Sometimes we might create this amazing workout plan and we’ve got the best of intentions, but then life happens and we skip a day. Then the next day we get busy again and think “Well, I skipped yesterday so I’ve alread…
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When you get to the end of the month, there are a few things I suggest doing before the next month begins. I’ve talked in previous episodes about getting prepped for your next month’s budget and pulling your tasks for the month from your annual task list, but there is one more thing that is incredibly important for us to do on a regular basis. Let’…
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Send Amy a Text Message. Are you tired of second guessing every decision you make in a day? Are you overwhelmed by self-doubt and negative intrusive thoughts keeping you stuck? Are you ready to become more confident and deeply connected to Christ? In this episode I share a simple strategy for shutting down outside influences, trusting God with the …
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We had a listener ask a question that I have been meaning to answer and I think it’s about time. There is a lot of information in this one, so I wanted to make sure it wasn’t too confusing when I offered a solution. She was asking about how to focus her time blocks to get everything done when she is always feeling behind. So grab a paper and pen an…
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Have you ever wondered what to talk about when it’s time to do a check in with your spouse regarding the budget? Every Friday, Tony and I do something we call a “budget chat” to help us stay focused on our goals and know where we stand when it comes to our finances. I thought I’d share with you what we talk about each week so maybe it will help you…
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Do you ever feel like no matter how many times you tell yourself you are going to get something done, you just can’t seem to muster the energy to actually do it? That’s what we are talking about today. No matter where you are in life, if you are struggling with motivation, I have five tips for you to help maintain those energy levels so that you ca…
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Are you struggling to sit down and plan out a full week at a time? I think there are many benefits to doing this, but if you haven’t done it before, it can feel overwhelming. If that is where you’re at, let’s talk about a way you can plan ahead just one day at a time so you can begin to get organized and escape the overwhelm of everything going on.…
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Do you have a love/hate relationship with your laundry? You might be someone that enjoys laundry (or wants to enjoy it) or you might be drowning in mountains of laundry feeling like you will never catch up. Either way, there are steps you can take to create a laundry routine that is simple, effective, and makes laundry easier to stay on top of. Whe…
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A lot of us struggle to focus on our work, whether we work from home, in an office, or are simply trying to work on hobby projects or tasks around the house. If you struggle staying focused on your work, try these six things I do to increase my focus and maybe they will help you, too! Let's get to it! Renae . . . NEXT STEPS: > Leave a RATING & REVI…
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Send Amy a Text Message. In this episode, learn how to identify why you are feeling stuck and stalling out in any area of your life. There are seasons when we need to problem-solve and put into practice the things we have learned to depend on God. If you are a Christian woman seeking to grow closer to God but find that you keep getting stuck in a r…
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Do you ever feel like you should have more time in your day? *I think we can all raise our hand at this one!* Today we are talking about six time-wasters that you probably want to cut from your day starting immediately. You will have so much more free time, you won’t even know what to do with yourself. ;) Let's get to it! Renae . . . NEXT STEPS: > …
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I don’t know about you, but when I’m consistent about getting regular exercise in, I feel amazing! So it begs the question….WHY have I struggled sticking to a consistent exercise routine for literal YEARS?? If you are in the same boat as me and have had a hard time sticking to a consistent workout routine, I want to share what I’ve learned. I have …
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Do you go to bed at night feeling stressed and worrying about everything you need to do the next day before that day even begins? When we have thoughts swirling in our head, it can keep us up at night which never helps our stress levels or productivity the next day. One way to avoid this is to plan ahead and begin putting specific routines in place…
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Are you a list person? I personally love lists. I love writing all my tasks down, organizing the data, creating spreadsheets…I enjoy working with all types of lists. And the satisfaction of checking those boxes when something is completed? *chef’s kiss* I created a “normal” running to-do list for years and sometimes it was very effective because I …
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Do you struggle with consistency? You might get really excited about a new habit or goal you are bringing into your life and you do REALLY well for awhile. Then one day doesn’t go as planned and all of a sudden everything starts falling to pieces. Your big hopes of reaching a goal dwindles to “I’ll start next Monday” and then continuously gets push…
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Send Amy a Text Message. Are you still reeling from the fast pace activities of the holiday and new year? Do you feel like you are "late to the party" when it comes to setting new goals in the new year? Do you feel compelled to make changes in your life, but have no idea where to start to see real change and personal growth? In this episode we will…
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Is dinner time stressing you out? Are you so stinkin’ tired of making decisions that by the end of the day when someone asks you “what’s for dinner?”, you immediately get a little cranky? If this is happening to you, it’s a very good sign that you are in need of a meal planning routine. ;) So let’s make it easy and break it down to the five MUST-DO…
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If you find yourself overwhelmed by the clutter, but aren’t sure where to start, let me help! There are SO many reasons we want to get out from under the clutter. First, it is distracting. Second, clutter makes it harder to maintain a tidy home. Third, clutter can actually increase our stress hormone, cortisol, which can lead to negative feelings, …
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Does the thought of tackling finances stress you out? If managing money feels daunting, you definitely aren’t alone! Before we started our budget journey several years ago, we were incredibly broke and thousands upon thousands in debt. Once we learned how to build a plan to actually manage our money and create habits that changed our spending habit…
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Send Amy a Text Message. Are you already overwhelmed with the start of the new year? Do you hear others talking about their resolutions and goals, or see the tons of challenges online and still feel unmotivated or aimless? Are you ready to see real change in your life, but do not know where to get started? I get it! But actually, changing your life…
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Do your mornings feel a little chaotic? Wouldn’t it be nice to start your day feeling refreshed, fulfilled, and prepared? Today, I want to share four easy things you can do right now to help ensure smooth mornings from here on out so you can set you and your family up for success! Let's get to it! Renae . . . NEXT STEPS: > Leave a RATING & REVIEW t…
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Are you ready to take control of your house and FINALLY be able to keep a consistent routine that will help you maintain a tidy home? If you have tried zone cleaning, complicated cleaning schedules, or even pushing it all off until the weekend so you can spend all day Saturday cleaning and NONE of it sits right with you, I have a different solution…
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If you are anything like me, it can be REALLY hard to find the motivation to stick to a workout routine at the gym. These last few months I have been knocking it out of the park and sticking to five days a week! I’m super proud of myself because even though we’ve been going to the gym or working out pretty consistently for years now, it has always …
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You’ve probably heard of a “word of the year”, right? Whether you have or not, or whether you choose one each year or not, I wanted to share my experience with it. 2024 is the first year I chose a word and I have some thoughts to share on what it is, how to pick them, and whether or not I would recommend it! Let's get to it! Renae . . . NEXT STEPS:…
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Do you find yourself wanting to implement these routines that we’re always talking about, but struggling to know where to start? In today’s episode I want to give you a glimpse into one of my coaching calls (with permission, of course!). Karen was looking to get organized, but feeling like she needed a little help with narrowing it down and knowing…
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Send Amy a Text Message. Are you someone who is super busy during the holidays? Are you looking to spend more intentional time with God this season? Are you looking for some ideas for how to stay joyful through the challenges of Christmas hustle? Today, I'm sharing the four key practices I'm using to refresh my soul and stay truly engaged with my p…
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Christmas should be a time of connection, joy, and celebration! If you find yourself wanting those things, but feeling like you can never truly enjoy the day because you are too stressed in the chaos of dinner preparations, then this episode is for you! This is a replay I shared last year about creating a holiday dinner timeline to make the day run…
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You’ve heard me talk about “sinking funds” on the podcast, but have you ever wondered about the particulars of WHERE to save these funds? A podcast listener, Dina, asked for clarification, so that is what we are talking about today! I’m bringing you four methods to save and manage your sinking funds so you can choose which works best for you. Let's…
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Have you been converted to a paper planner user yet? Whether you are on the fence, you’ve recently purchased one, or you’ve been using one for years, this episode will be a fun one! I’m grabbing my absolute favorite paper planner and giving you 14 ideas of things to track in YOUR planner that are pretty fun AND help build consistency so it no longe…
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Are you trying to build habits that help you maintain a tidy home? We aren’t looking for perfection every day, but when we can build habits that become automatic and just “what we do”, we can create a home environment that stays presentable and company-ready pretty much all the time. Sounds pretty good, right?! Today I’m sharing FOUR cleaning habit…
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Do you ever feel so overwhelmed by the mess, you don’t even know where to begin to put your routines in place? Our ultimate goal is to begin implementing daily routines and stacking them into our days so that we never fall too far behind, but until we get those systems in place, the mess can feel overwhelming. If this is the season of life you are …
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Send Amy a Text Message. Self-confidence doesn’t have to mean self-focus. In this episode of Generare Joy, Amy share five unconventional ways to grow in confidence by grounding yourself in Christ and His Word. You’ll gain practical tools to celebrate your unique design, glorify God, and live boldly as the person He created you to be. In this episod…
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I know I’m not the only one that feels like I’m failing in a lot of areas. Sometimes we have very high expectations on what we can accomplish in a day and when we fall short, it can be very disheartening. My natural reaction to this is to feel a bit defeated. However, once I began taking intentional time to figure out my priorities and then pairing…
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Today’s episode focuses on getting back to enjoying our weekends! If you normally find yourself pushing all your tasks off to the weekend and then need to spend the whole weekend cleaning and catching up on laundry instead of actually having FUN, then this episode is going to help! I’m sharing four habits to start now so you can TAKE YOUR WEEKENDS …
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We recently wrapped up our annual declutter challenge and if you followed along, I hope your home is feeling refreshed! Doing small challenges like this are a great way to build that a consistent habit to maintain our homes. Before you lose that momentum, I want to share a few quick tips to keep that declutter momentum going! Let's get to it! Renae…
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It might feel too early to be talking about Christmas shopping, but when you are trying to stick to a budget or reduce the stress that can creep up around Christmas, it’s never too early. Today I’m sharing how you can create a quick plan to enjoy Christmas stress-free AND stick to your budget! Let's get to it! Renae P.S. You are also going to want …
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Send Amy a Text Message. Do you look around and see lots of Christian women using their gifts to serve others, but still unsure of what it is God wants you to share and contribute? Are you trying to figure out what your unique-God given purpose and calling are in alignment with Gods plans? In this episode I sit down with artist and animator, Chris …
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Do you often find yourself feeling stressed out and overwhelmed and when you come to the end of your rope, you want to throw your hands up and say “Screw it! Something needs to change!” So you get super excited about making changes to finally get organized. You sit down and spend some time laying out this whole big plan on how your life is going to…
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Do you ever feel like you could use a better system for your freezer? If your freezer is jam packed and you’re just counting down the days until you have to throw most of it away from freezer burn, this episode will help you keep it organized in a simple way! I want to share with you three easy freezer tips so you can have LESS STRESS when meal pla…
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Send Amy a Text Message. Have you been trying to figure out the plans God has for you? Are you in a season of transition and do not know what God is wanting you to do next? Are you confused on how to discover your purpose and find meaning in your life as a woman of God? In this episode I share a simple framework for how to brainstorm with God. Thes…
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When you are updating your budget, you may find that, at times, you are consistently overspending in a certain area. Rather than letting that throw you off, here are three questions you can ask yourself. The way you answer these questions will help you understand the issue and get back on track so you can take action without feeling shame. Let's ge…
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I was recently looking back at some of the comments left from women joining our Facebook community. When you request to join, we ask you to share what you are struggling with so that we can make sure I’m actually creating episodes on topics that are going to help in this season of life. Amber had a great comment about prioritizing when there isn’t …
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If decluttering makes you feel overwhelmed or scattered, this episode is for you! We are talking about four simple steps you can use to declutter and organize pretty much ANY space. Let's get to it! Renae P.S. It’s also perfect timing to join our declutter challenge (which starts today)! Join our 14-day Declutter Challenge in our Facebook Community…
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Do you feel like you need to start decluttering more? It’s a habit so many of us want and we can have it by putting one simple thing in place! Today I want to share the #1 thing I think you need to create a simple decluttering habit. Let's get to it! Renae P.S. Join our 14-day decluttering challenge in our Facebook Community happening from Nov 4-No…
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Have you chosen your paper planner for 2025 yet? When you are ready to select your paper planner, do you already know which one you want? There are SO many options out there, and I truly hope you find your favorite! However, if you aren’t sure what to look for in a paper planner, I want to share five things to consider. You can walk through these q…
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