Have you ever felt stuck in a rut, struggling to find joy in your daily routine? In this episode of the Ask Ralph Podcast, host Ralph dives into the art of finding fulfillment in the mundane. Ralph shares practical strategies to help you rediscover joy and purpose in everyday tasks.

How to Find Joy in Your Daily Routine with Ralph Estep Jr.

In this episode of The Ask Ralph Podcast, Ralph explores the often-overlooked aspects of daily life that can bring genuine happiness and satisfaction. He provides actionable advice on turning routine tasks into meaningful experiences, including tips for setting intentional goals, practicing mindfulness, and embracing gratitude. Ralph also shares personal anecdotes and insights on maintaining a positive mindset throughout daily chores and responsibilities.

https://www.askralphpodcast.com/joy-in-the-mundane/

00:00 Episode Overview

01:02 Listener's Question

03:08 Bible Verse

05:11 Personal Story of Finding Purpose

08:35 Practical Steps to Rediscover Joy

12:21 Creative Approaches and Mindfulness

15:02 Connecting Daily Life to Faith

17:00 Outro 

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[00:00:28] Ralph Estep, Jr.: This is a show you don't want to miss.

[00:00:53] Ralph Estep, Jr.: So I'm going to encourage you to go check it out.

[00:01:06] Ralph Estep, Jr.: "Dear Ralph, I've been feeling stuck lately. At 45, I found myself going through the same routines day in and day out. My job feels monotonous and even my spiritual life seems to have hit a plateau. I feel like I'm simply going through the motions every day. But in a sort of a holding pattern, I'm starting to feel lost in the mundane activities of the day. How do you find joy and purpose? And the everyday task of life. I'm worried. I'm worried. I'm wasting my days and not living up to God's plan for me."

[00:02:17] Well, welcome to the show. I am here to help you gain financial freedom while I hope you grow in your faith. So, thank you for joining me today on our journey together as we talk about how to find that joy in the mundane. And before we dive in, I want to remind you to visit our website.

[00:02:58] Ralph Estep, Jr.: This show is all about answering your questions. That's why I call it Ask Ralph. So I'm going to encourage you right at this moment. Send me your questions. Send me the things you want us to talk about on this show. You can email me at ralph@askralph.com. Or go to our website again, that's askralph.com. You'll see a little microphone icon at the bottom. Just click on it and tell me what's on your mind, and I will talk about it on the show.

[00:03:30] Ralph Estep, Jr.: I always like to start the episodes with a good Bible verse, some good scripture. And today, I picked out Colossians 3:23-24. And this is what it says. "Whatever you do, work at it with all of your heart as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward." It is the Lord Christ. You are serving. That is truly a powerful way to get started.

[00:04:24] Ralph Estep, Jr.: I mean, truly stuck. My accounting practice was successful, but the day-to-day tasks had become routine. I felt like I was sort of on this treadmill. I was moving, but I wasn't getting anywhere. Sure. I'd prepare tax returns. I'd meet with clients who crunched their numbers, but it felt like a rinse-and-repeat cycle. And even my spiritual life felt stagnant. I was going to church.

[00:05:17] Ralph Estep, Jr.: I took this long walk around the farm. And I just looked up at the sky and poured my heart out to God. I asked him to show me. I said, God, show me how I can use my skills and experience. To make a real difference in people's lives. I wanted to feel that spark again, like when I just started my practice. I needed to know that my work mattered. And beyond is balancing people's books and minimizing their liabilities.

[00:06:30] Ralph Estep, Jr.: I'd done it years ago. Restarting it, though. It wasn't that glamorous and exciting. The truth is, I do plenty of mundane tasks every day. Look, I had to learn. All about audio equipment. I had to figure out how to edit, how to record, and how to navigate this world on these podcasts. There were days when I felt overwhelmed to enter it, some days, look. I feel overwhelmed today. And I've questioned myself.

[00:07:19] Ralph Estep, Jr.: You know, I am affecting the lives of listeners who are being changed by the show. That was something I didn't understand. It’s something I discovered that was profound. And this is what I finally figured out. I finally realized. The joy wasn't just in the big moments of impact; it was in those everyday tasks that made those moments possible. It really was; it was those two.

[00:08:11] Ralph Estep, Jr.: Like right now, this is a sacred time for me. And I really do fulfill that. I feel like I'm fulfilling God's calling in my life. I realized that finding joy in the mundane isn't about changing what we do. It's about changing how we see what we do. It's about recognizing that every task, no matter how small. It can be an act of worship.

[00:08:42] Ralph Estep, Jr.: So Jason and everyone else listening, who might be feeling stuck. I get it. I've been there. Here are some practical steps. You can take the rediscover joy in everyday life. The first thing. This is the thing I had to do. Reframe your perspective instead of seeing tasks as burdens. I try to view them as opportunities. Maybe it's something as simple as that report you're dreading. That can be a chance to showcase your skills and help your company succeed.

[00:10:11] Ralph Estep, Jr.: How does this work serve? Others are glorified. God. Even if your current job isn't your passion. There are ways to infuse it with meaning. You can find things if you look for that purpose. Another thing. I'm going to tell you to do number four, and that's to inject some creativity into your routine tasks. It is a place where you can challenge yourself to find new ways to approach familiar tests. Let's say you're a teacher. You can make lessons more engaging, or maybe you'll be in sales. You can learn how to connect more authentically with clients. And this is a thing I talked about on this show.

[00:11:18] Ralph Estep, Jr.: It's about the journey. So, whether you're eating lunch, maybe you're talking to a coworker, or you're completing a task. Engage all of your senses; live it. And appreciate the experience. Another thing you can do. Number seven. Serve others. Look for those opportunities to help those around you. Sometimes, the quickest way to find joy. It is to bring joy to someone else.

[00:12:34] Ralph Estep, Jr.: What were the things that I did as an impact today? And number 10. This one is crucial. Connect your daily life to your faith. The best way I've known to do that is to start your day with prayer and ask God to help you see his presence in those everyday tasks. And I do the same thing at the end of the day, like bookends. End your day by reflecting on where you saw God at work if you stop and listen and reflect. You will see the joy that God is really all around you.

[00:13:41] Ralph Estep, Jr.: This is the gift of God. So, let me close in prayer today. Let's pray together. Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of each day. It is truly a gift. Help us see the beauty and the purpose in every moment. Not to be so focused on that destination. But be focused on the journey. Even in those moments, I had seen mundane or routine. Open our eyes to the ways we can serve you in other strew, our daily tasks. Fill us with your joy and your peace, knowing that when we work for You, no matter what it is, no task is insignificant. Each of them has a kingdom purpose. We ask that you guide us to live lives of purpose and live lives of gratitude. We ask this in Jesus' name.

[00:14:59] Ralph Estep, Jr.: Don't forget to tune in tomorrow for an episode on what are ten things to never do with my credit card. I know we're changing topics. They're a little bit, you know, we get a little bit spiritual on this Sunday, but tomorrow we're going to get some practical advice on what are those ten things to never do with your credit card? It's going to be packed with some practical advice to help you use credit wisely; we all need to do that. And I'm going to help you avoid those common pitfalls. Now, maybe you're feeling a little overwhelmed by all this information. Maybe, you know, this is a tough thing to work through. That is mundane and changes the dynamics, but don't worry.

[00:16:00] Ralph Estep, Jr.: I can assure you of that. I can work with you to improve your personal finances. Maybe it's your business you need help with. Maybe you're looking for ways to clean up those business finances or grow your business. I am very confident that I will help you achieve all your financial goals. We'll work together. We're not going to do it overnight.

[00:16:40] Ralph Estep, Jr.: My passion is to help you live out your dreams. I want you to grow in your faith. And I know that working together, we can master your finances from a Christian perspective. So on this Sunday, I want to remind you. Stay financially savvy. Be wise in what you're doing, and God bless you abundantly.