The reason your meal prep keeps failing isn't because you're not disciplined. It's because you're copying systems built for people who like cooking. If that's not you, those systems will never work.

You know the spiral. You're on Pinterest, you find recipes that look amazing, you go and spend hundreds of dollars on groceries (including six herbs you've never heard of), and by week three you're hating life and the kitchen is a war zone.

Week one you were motivated. Week two you were okay. Week three you've given up. You know what hasn't given up? The weird herbs. They're still in your pantry. They will outlive us all.

In this episode I share:
The 10-meal rotation: the framework that fixed my dinners forever ("we like what we like" beats Pinterest every time)
Theme nights and the science of pre-set decision frames
The meal plan is a guide, not a contract: how to swap meals without falling off the wagon
Component prep, not full meal prep
The viral lunch bag I designed at the SPP warehouse 
The Woolies online list hack that saves me 30 minutes a week
Decide what's for dinner at 9am, not 5pm: the rule that ended my 5pm panic forever
BONUS: The Grab-and-Go Tub — pantry snacks the kids choose from

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Shop the Shopping List Notepad: https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/products/new-shopping-list 

Shop Magnet Planners: https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/collections/planner-magnets 

Steph’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/justanothermummyblog/list/17TTU785IMM53 

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I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself.

New episodes drop every Monday morning.
So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we’re Stephing Up together.

If today's episode helped, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is honestly the best thing you can do to help us reach more women. 

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Let’s Hang:

Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up        

Steph Pase on Instagram:  @stephpase_         

Steph Pase on Youtube:  @stephpase.                

Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners    

Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”:    Penguin Books Australia 

 

The reason your meal prep keeps failing isn't because you're not disciplined. It's because you're copying systems built for people who like cooking. If that's not you, those systems will never work.
You know the spiral. You're on Pinterest, you find recipes that look amazing, you go and spend hundreds of dollars on groceries (including six herbs you've never heard of), and by week three you're hating life and the kitchen is a war zone.
Week one you were motivated. Week two you were okay. Week three you've given up. You know what hasn't given up? The weird herbs. They're still in your pantry. They will outlive us all.
In this episode I share:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The 10-meal rotation: the framework that fixed my dinners forever ("we like what we like" beats Pinterest every time)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Theme nights and the science of pre-set decision frames</li>
<li aria-level="1">The meal plan is a guide, not a contract: how to swap meals without falling off the wagon</li>
<li aria-level="1">Component prep, not full meal prep</li>
<li aria-level="1">The viral lunch bag I designed at the SPP warehouse&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Woolies online list hack that saves me 30 minutes a week</li>
<li aria-level="1">Decide what's for dinner at 9am, not 5pm: the rule that ended my 5pm panic forever</li>
<li aria-level="1">BONUS: The Grab-and-Go Tub &mdash; pantry snacks the kids choose from</li>
</ul>
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Episode Links:
Shop the Luxe Lunch Bag: <a href="https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/collections/luxe-lunch-bags">https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/collections/luxe-lunch-bags</a>&nbsp;
Shop the Shopping List Notepad: <a href="https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/products/new-shopping-list">https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/products/new-shopping-list</a>&nbsp;
Shop Magnet Planners: <a href="https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/collections/planner-magnets">https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/collections/planner-magnets</a>&nbsp;
Steph&rsquo;s Amazon Storefront: <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/justanothermummyblog/list/17TTU785IMM53">https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/justanothermummyblog/list/17TTU785IMM53</a>&nbsp;
&hellip;
Follow Stephing Up
I&rsquo;m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that&rsquo;s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn&rsquo;t go to plan. We&rsquo;ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself.
New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we&rsquo;re Stephing Up together.
If today's episode helped, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is honestly the best thing you can do to help us reach more women.&nbsp;
&hellip;
Let&rsquo;s Hang:
Stephing Up on Instagram: <a href="http://stephing.up">@stephing.up</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Steph Pase on Instagram:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephpase_">@stephpase_ </a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Steph Pase on Youtube:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@StephPase.">@stephpase. </a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Shop Planners + Organisation: <a href="https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/">Steph Pase Planners </a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Shop Steph&rsquo;s book &ldquo;Mastering my Messy Life&rdquo;:&nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/mastering-my-messy-life-9781761349256">Penguin Books Australia&nbsp;</a>
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Hey legend, welcome to Stephing Up. 

Have you ever felt that everyone got a manual for life, and yours is from Temu and it smells funny? Me too.

I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised best friend in your ears. 

This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan.

We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. 

This podcast isn't for people with an alarm clock built into their brain, it's for the messy minds of the world. Because spoiler alert, you might know me for my organisation tips and tricks… but I’m actually a hot mess. 

So if you’re feeling behind, burnt out and like you’re barely holding it together, this is the place for you. 

New episodes drop every Monday morning.
So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones.
Because we’re Stephing Up together.

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LINKS:

Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up   

Steph Pase on Instagram:  @stephpase_  

Steph Pase on Youtube:  @stephpase.   

Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners   

Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”:    Penguin Books Australia https://www.penguin.com.au/books/mastering-my-messy-life-9781761349256 

Hey legend, welcome to Stephing Up.&nbsp;
Have you ever felt that everyone got a manual for life, and yours is from Temu and it smells funny? Me too.
I&rsquo;m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised best friend in your ears.&nbsp;
This podcast is about growth that&rsquo;s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn&rsquo;t go to plan.
We&rsquo;ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself.&nbsp;
This podcast isn't for people with an alarm clock built into their brain, it's for the messy minds of the world. Because spoiler alert, you might know me for my organisation tips and tricks&hellip; but I&rsquo;m actually a hot mess.&nbsp;
So if you&rsquo;re feeling behind, burnt out and like you&rsquo;re barely holding it together, this is the place for you.&nbsp;
New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we&rsquo;re Stephing Up together.
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LINKS:
Stephing Up on Instagram: <a href="http://stephing.up">@stephing.up</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;
Steph Pase on Instagram:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephpase_">@stephpase_ </a>&nbsp;
Steph Pase on Youtube:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@StephPase.">@stephpase. </a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Shop Planners + Organisation: <a href="https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/">Steph Pase Planners </a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Shop Steph&rsquo;s book &ldquo;Mastering my Messy Life&rdquo;:&nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/mastering-my-messy-life-9781761349256">Penguin Books Australia </a><a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/mastering-my-messy-life-9781761349256">https://www.penguin.com.au/books/mastering-my-messy-life-9781761349256</a>&nbsp;

Have you ever felt that everyone got a manual for life, and yours is from Temu and it smells funny? Me too.  I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised best friend in your ears.   This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan.

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Meal Prep Tips For People Who Hate Meal Prep

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