Flylady Routines - The Seven Day Challenge - Day Six!
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- Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025
- Flylady Diane
Flylady Routines - The Seven Day Challenge. Join me for seven days! Day Six!
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Sunday - Day six of Diane's Seven Day Challenge, morning routine done and done! And the good part is, hubby helped today! I drink water all day, so that is my favorite drink. I also enjoy LaCroix sparkling water, it comes in many yummy flavors and bonus - it's zero fat and zero carbs! My favorite part of The Flylady system is de-cluttering while using my timer - it's fun, I'm enjoying it. I have never mentioned a word of de-cluttering to my husband; yesterday, I walked into the family room, the table next to his reclining chair was tidy, all the mail and papers had been thrown away, there was nothing on the floor around his chair, AND he had a bag of books ready to be donated to the library! Woo-hoo!
Yay, another vote for the timer!
Another lovely video Diane, sunny here in England too. Favourite drink is Earl grey tea and best bit of Fly lady system is your version of baby steps! Couldn't believe what a difference they made in such a short space of time. Thank you
Aww, thanks, Susan! I really hope that others will trust us and just take those babysteps instead of beating themselves up
the cup of coffee is a wonderful thing. the flylady morning and evening routines have turned my feeling about my home around. setting a time limit to tasks has given me permission to do them in shorter manageable times. i feel good about accomplishing 15 minutes of closet cleaning rather than feeling bad that i didn't tackle and complete the entire closet perfectly!
My favorite drink is mocha ☕️💕 What has helped me most with FlyLady is doing things in manageable segments. When I thought I had to tackle a whole room & do it all to perfection, which would take days to complete, it was so intimidating that it was paralyzing! I knew I could never accomplish that, so I did nothing & the mess got worse & worse. Now that I know it is fine to do what I can for a little while at a time, so much is getting done!!!! It all adds up and I no longer feel hopeless. I'm loving it!
Lemonade is my favorite drink and the shiny sink is my favorite, because at first I didn't understand what it meant. But it triggers everything for me. When I see it it makes me want everything to be like that. It's like a snowball rolling downhill getting bigger and bigger. It represents total cleanliness. To me anyway. Jean from Arizona
Yes, it all starts with the sink!
I'm currently into Peach Green Tea Lemonades from Starbucks. The thing about Flylady that's been the most eye-opening for me is that getting my routines done has 1.) reduced our clutter to the point I declutter maybe once in each zone, but have no discomfort letting things go as needed, 2.) allowed me the freedom to goof off in the afternoons, with not one iota of guilt, 3.) our household itself is more efficient, requiring very little time or effort to keep up, 4.) allowed me to pick up a part-time job for some pocket money.
+Shellee Martin Snyder No more guilt! Yes, one of my favourite parts, too!
Morning Diane, I always love a cup of tea as well. The timer has been a revelation for me. We are a family of six with two dogs and numerous pussy cats and live in the countryside. Our house is as clean and decluttered as it can be bearing this in mind. However, it was taking me ALL day and evening to keep up to it, it was exhausting with no time for anything else especially with after school activities for four to fit in. At first I thought the timer was going to stress me out but after a few days of using it and keeping to routines it has freed up an enormous amount of time. Thank you so much for your clear instructions and warm encouraging words you're a star and have made things much better for me. It's early 'timer' days still for me but am looking forward to more improvements as I get into it. xxxxxx :)
+Neiceynoo What a great testimonial! Yes, the timer/taking (tea) breaks helps us to take a step back and see the whole picture. Delighted for you that you are seeing and feeling progress!
A nice cup of tea is always appreciated in my cold Winter afternoons . The whole FL system works for me but what is really top is the "Do what you can" attitude and learning to have breaks and take care of myself like going to bed early, drinking water, pampering, etc. Your videos have also taught me that we do not need to wear old clothes to do the house cleaning so a few weeks ago I got rid of my old ragged indoor jeans and sweaters. Today is the day .....
+Patrizia Precivale I am so glad that you are going to try something new...goodbye to those old ragged clothes!
Coffee for "get up & go" and tea for "relax & take it all in"😊
I love using a timer! Best idea! I smile when you talk about "the dreaded timer" because it's not dreaded at all for me- love the reminders!
Enjoy your beautiful weather!
Ha, ha, Regina! I say "dreaded timer" because I talk about my love of the timer all the time and worry that one day someone is going to throw one at me! LOL
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Hi Diane and fellow Flyladies!
My favourite drink is a big mug of strong, Yorkshire tea (the one for hard water) and the best thing of the Flylady system is using a timer because there's no overwhelm, no side tracking and I am amazed at how much I get done in 15 minutes!🌸
+Claire Stone LOL! You must have a strong constitution, I take my tea very weak with a lot of milk!
Checking in in January 2023 to report completion of my evening routine for Day Six! My favorite drink is hot coffee. There are so many things I like about the FlyLady system, but that "progess, not perfection" motto and learning how perfectionism has trapped me are changing my brain. Learning to be fine and feel a sense of completion - even if something is not finished perfectly - has become useful in many aspects of my life. Not just housework.
My favorite beverage is tea, and what's helped me the most is having a morning routine, doing things in short segments with a timer, and your videos!
Aw, how sweet of you to say that, Nancy!
Hi all from beautiful Idaho! I enjoy matcha tea lattes and water with lime wedges. So far the timer is the most helpful to me. I am also finding that kind self talk and cheering myself on rather than the former mean and critical words, makes all of this easier to stick with. Good night everyone!!
Favourite beverage: a nice hot cuppa, usually black tea with milk. And what has helped me most about the flylady system is the philosophy behind it: You are not behind... Good enough is good enough... No whining allowed... Finally loving yourself. The timer and the daily missions have also been really, really helpful. And I love your videos, Diane! They are such wonderful inspiration!
Thank you, Gesche!
My favorite beverage is iced tea in the Texas heat! But hot tea when it's chilly or rainy. My favorite FL tool, I have two! I like the routines-especially my morning one! And my timer! I tend to procrastinate if I think a task "will take too long"', but, I've used my timer and ....Wow! It's amazing what I can do in just 2 minutes! It's a good lesson - I just need to remember to turn the timer on! Thanks Diane - I appreciate all you do!
Hi Flylady Diane,
I am glad I am not the only one that dislikes making phone calls!! I am loving doing the flylady sytem. I feel relaxed for the first time since I had children (12 years!!!) I think the whole flylady system working together is like magic. But if I had to pick just one part, I would say that the basic weekly plan is helping me the most x
Hello Diane and fybabies! Just took a break from my marathon days of intense decluttering...yesterday I said I am using the control journal on and off and that it is very basic, I was referring to the flylady control journal, I do have a good old pencil and paper agenda that I have been using since forever, strictly for work/errands/appointments all that is out of the house. My favorite beverages are dark cappuccino (less milk) with cocoa sprinkled on it (hot/winter, cold/summer) in the mornings, prosecco (if/when) aperitivo, red wine at dinner time...and fresh cool water ALWAYS! (with some lemon) As much as I am trying hard and enjoying your immensely videos as a treat+motivation, I am still not sure about how the flylady system (which I have already tried to follow many times) can help me NOW, because I am trapped in a mountain hoard of clutter. So I am incorporating, as much as possible, the basics that will hopefully be useful later on. I do think the timer helps with focus and overwhelm, but now I need to do intense work until there is some sort of breakthrough...enjoy the sunshine!! :-)
+Blue Jay I think you are already using the system pretty well. 💖 The routines and the timer give us the best conditions possible to put one foot in front of the other every day. Your breakthrough is just around the corner...keep going!
thanks Diane....I am really giving it my all, I just feel so disheartened sometimes at the work ahead + failures past + how did I get here/do this to myself?....another thing that flylady is really pro at pointing to is how this is connected to perfectionism (when mostly people just think you are lazy/messy/don't care) and not taking care of myself...it truly is an ongoing matter of self care and self love...thank you for all you are sharing...back to the job!
Evening routine DONE! sink is shining!
For me it definitely has been the routines. The just getting it done and not worrying if it's perfect is also huge. I could spend an hour trying to get every last speck of something off the smallest thing that didn't even matter. That's where my OCD was trying to control the cleaning. Your idea of just getting your homework done and turned in is a great idea too. I know I've preached to my grandkids to do homework to perfection. I feel bad now that you put that into perspective. That was my old friend OCD running the show again. Even though school is almost out here I am putting this into action today. Thank you.
San Pellegrino Limonada, on ice and watered down a bit with plain sparkling water. Shining my sink - that sink symbolizes so much.
A cup of tea is my favourite too, just the sound of the kettle boiling relaxes me! I think what's made the baby steps and routines work for me now is your insight Diane. I am beginning to understand the 'Finally Loving Yourself' concept. I feel I am doing something nice for myself, picking out my clothes and preparing a tasty lunch and snacks to take to work 🎉
Go you, Ingrid - you are flying!
✅ My Favourite beverage is a cup of strong Ceylon tea ( I presume this is the same as English/ Scottish). The most helpful things about the FlyLady system for me is the developing of routines, the control journal and the timer.
My favorite beverage is indian coffee.
i like the morning routine.
i would like to see a video on fitting all routines in one day. still struggling to understand how it all fits , morning, declutter, weekly, hitspot, afternoon, night.
also i cannot understand how you look so fresh n are able to do routines in such beautiful clothes. it is terribly hot here so i finish my morning routine and cooking then go for dress n makeup.
i made my husband listen to the part where you mentioned about being an introvert n afraid of calls. i am like that and i actually took counselling to understand why i cannot make or take a call. it is very nice to know i am not the only one.
thank you for all the help diane. god bless.
Hi again, Mom! Just keep going with the 31 babystep videos and take one babystep every day - don't jump any of the steps. It will all fall into place!
Done! I like my version of "bullet-proof" coffee which is just coffee with a tsp of coconut oil, pinch of sea salt, tsp of collagen, little bit of pure maple syrup = all blended in my Ninja. Zone cleaning has helped me a lot. Have a great Sunday!
I have seen 'bullet proof' coffee mentioned all over the place but I have been too afraid to try it! LOL
Funny! I find I get less jittery... more of a calm pick-me-up if there's such a thing. Must be the fat and collagen slows the digestion process a bit. Tastes better than anything I've had from a coffee shop. Sometimes I'll add a bit of vanilla or cocoa powder... yummo! Thanks again for all of your great videos!
My favorite beverage (when not drinking ice water) is unsweetened iced tea. My timer is my friend because it helps me to focus on the task at hand since my mind tends to run to a million thoughts at once. It also tells me that 15 minutes is time well spent..."good enough is good enough" because it is the quality of the mind focusing on that 10-15 minute task, not the quantity of time spent to make the "said" task perfect. Because of this, I use the timer for the tasks later in the day since I am a morning person. My perfectionism used to keep me from even beginning tasks later in the day because I thought I was too tired to do them "perfectly." ;)
Hi Diane, funny comment from my daughter that now recognize your voice. -Mum, are you watching that woman with the timer again?! 😂😂
+Therése Bodén 😂😂😂🕒🕞🕓🕟🕒🕞🕓🕟
Favorite beverage, which I don't get often is a Shirley Temple. At home I mostly drink coffee in the morning, water/lemon during the day and Chinese tea during the evening and water/lemon again before bed.
What got to me was the "Shine Your Sink" in the 31 Babysteps and the timer. You should've seen my kitchen before I started to shine my sink; well, at first everything was dirty except my sink and my stove top (I always keep it clean)!!! Nicole
Water is my beverage of choice; FlyLady helps are the timer, I can do anything for 2, 5, 15 minutes; anything is better than nothing, and good enough is good enough are my best take aways, other than having you as my favorite cheerleader.
My favorite beverage is plain coffee, no creamer, no sweetener! I've cut back on it a little to help me get my sleep.
My favorite thing about FlyLady is knowing that housework done incorrectly still blesses my family!
Ps. My daughter is feeling much better! Thank you!
Glad to hear that, Barb!
My favorite drink is espresso with a touch of sugar in the AM and a glass of merlot in the evening. Ahhhh...... Mid-day, my husband will make french-press coffee that is a perfect pick-me-up. I also love Le Croix. The BEST part about FlyLady for me is the WHB hour. It makes all the difference in my busy household, and encourages me to keep my routines going so my house always looks decent. Thank you for all your encouragement!
Exactly! All you need are the routines and the WHB and you/your house are always up-to-date.
Love ice water with lemon in it. I like having things to check off on the sheet. My struggle is the timer!!
Coffee and water is what I drink the most. I'm pretty new to the Flylady system, so far I've enyoyed to etablish routines that actually helps in my pretty busy week - workdays.
My favorite beverage is iced tea of any flavor. Routines have to be my favorite from FL. I wish I could have found this method sooner in my life but better late than never.
I have often thought the same thing, Missy, that I wish I had found the system sooner...but we are doing it it! Go us!
Chai tea or Chai Latte! So soothing. I think repeating to myself I can do anything for 15 minutes! The timer for 15 minutes has changed my world! And my contol journal to keep me on track! Have a wonderful day!
I'm loving these videos! I like how you make them interactive by asking us questions. My favorite drink is sweet tea. The best part of the flylady system for me is Zone cleaning. No more spring cleaning......yay!
+Mom of 4 Boys Spring cleaning always filled me with dread - you are so right about the zones. Cheers with (sweet) tea! 🍻
Beautiful blue sky behind you 🌞
My life motto (that makes my kids eyes roll ) is Worst First :) And it's so true .!
My favourite drink is Latte, one a day after my morning routine is done !
And what helps me doing the fly lady system ( besides watching your vlog ) is telling myself
A) Iv done my home blessing , so don't need 2 feel guilty I should be doing something and also the Zones are brilliant! Again , when I start thinking I should be doing this and that ...I stop myself and say to myself you r in Zone 1234or 5 and just focus on what's doable that day .in that weeks zone . Enjoy ur gardening . 👩🌾
+Beverley Forde Yes!! I also learned a phrase from other Flybabies..."Gotta Dos before Wanna Dos"! 😃
Favourite drink: Soda water in the summer, hot chocolate in the winter. I haven't had a drink of alcohol in years, but have had a hankering for a sip of single malt scotch lately. Biggest help with the Flylady system has, hands down, been your videos. You cannot imagine what they've done for me and my living quarters. Still TONS to get cleaned up yet, but the change already can only be attributed to your videos. I can't thank you enough. No jewellery on today, but I'm not afraid to answer the door if someone knocks!
Any tea, coffee, most helpful: "Progress not Perfection"(procrastinate paralyze), timer, Self Care
When I am healthy I like most a cup of coffee with much hot water without cafein with milk and sugar, when I am ill as today, I like most a cup of herbal tea with camomille and honey
and what helped me most in the flylady system was first your videos on the 31 babysteps and second these 7 day challenge as I see that it is possible to wash all dishes in the evening: yes I can!!! Thanks God!!!
My favorite drink is tea, chai when I drink it hot, and simply plain unsweet ice tea. My Flylady aha moment came with the timer. But I can say, the control journal, routines and these videos are now as important. Accountability falls into play as well. Thank you!
Evening routine complete, ready for Monday! My favorite soothing drink is cappuccino. The thing I like most about the Flylady System is the immediate connection I felt to Marla. We are about the same age and from the same region. I love her way of speaking-hit a lick at a snake, can't never could do nothing, etc. lol. Diane, even though your accent and phrases are different from Marla's, your warmth and positivity make you a great Flaylady, too!
Aww, thank you! Yes, Marla is a constant inspiration and always has such great advice (I was chatting with her earlier today about a personal problem and she gave me a brilliant idea). Not least, she has taught as all to say "y'all"! LOL
Forgot to say, cheers with a cappuccino! I haven't had one of those for tooooo long (caffe latte has taken over the world). Next time I am out and about, I will order one!
"If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it's your job to eat two frogs, it's best to eat the biggest one first." - Mark Twain
Quote from one of my favorite authors. In my bullet journal I keep my routines, check them off and on my "to do" list, I identify 3 as my "3 frogs" for the day. I hit those first. Favorite beverage is Diet Coke. Most helpful is that the system gives me a stopping point. I used to never know when I was done, so I was never finished and frequently overwhelmed.
I like black tea,green tea,herbal teas ,coconut water and water.thankyou for making theses videos for us.
My husband is an introvert and he too hates to talk on the phone, and like you the internet has been a great way for him to connect with others without stress.
You are so precious. You truly have a gift of encouragement and motivation. You are kind but you can be firm when needed. I thank You. I love a cup of hot tea but (being from the south -Alabama,USA) I also love sweet iced tea with lemon. Blessings...
It must have been an introvert who invented the internet! ;-)
My favourite beverage is regular tea with a spot of milk. I like the routines and letting go of perfectionism. I am one of those perfectionists who don't get things done because they worry about doing it wrong (worst kind)!
Hello!My favourite drink is green tea.I like all the Flylady system but morning routine and zone cleaning are good tools for me because I used to do too much and too long before and its was too difficult! I wanted to clean a whole zone in one time from ceiling to floor and was exhausted after 3 hours... alwas this P...!
Ah, yes - when we try and do it 'all' we are setting ourselves up for failure. Cheers to your new habits!
I Love to drink a cup of coffee when I'm done with my work at home. The favourite part of the Flylady system was to declutter our home before we moved. Felt so good getting rid of so much "unuseable" stuff. I love doing the weekly home blessing. Within an hour I can get so much done which is really great. :)
Yes, Carmina! Just one hour and the place looks one hundred times better :-)
Hello , I can't do anything without my loving coffee with very little milk and no sugar.
And for the Flylady help I like the decluttering first but I am doing your 40 day decluttering challenge better than the 27 boogie.
+amaia marinegar The one item per day works really well - go you, Amaia, for using the method that suits you best!
@ Alexandra Hellstern-Missel: I agree with you!
Diane, your videos are so inspiring. After watching I just want to get up an do something!
@ Sofie: Hold on to the routines - they are great!
My Flylady-live-changer was the timer. I do my routines and the zone-Cleaning helps me to save time - which I can spend on things that I love!
Good enough ist good enough
I doesn't have to be perfect.
My beverage drinks are water, coffee and tea
Flybaby Gabi
The timer is so powerful!
Another vote for coffee here. I also love cranberry juice. The thing that has helped me the most would be the tip to never cook without a sink of soapy water. It has drastically helped with my kitchen cleanup after cooking. That and not spending any more than 10 min on a task for the home blessing, it forces me to not be perfect. I didn't comment on the other video about country to visit so ill say here I want to travel to Norway. I have a lot of ancestry from there and I hear it's one of the most beautiful places to see!
The 'sink full of soapy water' has made a huge change to my kitchen clean up - I mention it in my Evening Routine video! LOL
I love a cup of coffee with milk - what helped me most is the home bless hour and realizing that it doesn't have to be perfect. Main thing is to do something!Thanks for taking the time to do these videos. They are a highlight everytime! 😊Greetings from also very sunny but windy Germany.
Coffee is my absolute, hands down, cannot live without, beverage
Did my evening routine again, I am really proud of myself!
I love coffee, can't live without it!
The best thing with the Flylady approach is to focus on routines to get things done in the longer run, the timer and the anti-perfectionism! The last bit is the worst for me. I have so many things lying around that I have build upp such a horror about that I don't won't to start with them. The timer will do a good job here and also the motto "just get it done, don't listen to your inner voice".
It never fails to amaze me how similar we are, albeit quite different in age. I also stress about making phone calls and have had "phone Council and hospital" on my To Do list for about six weeks. (My favourite food is also Italian, love Agatha Christie and coffee.)
My very favourite FlyLady thing are the routines. I can't begin to tell you what a difference they've made to my life and the running of my household.
Hi Junipa! Make the phone call and then treat yourself to some Italian food that day? I have to reward myself all the time...I am a stubborn donkey!
Good plan!
My favorite drink is definitely Dunkin Donuts Iced Coffee, S'mores flavor right now but I can't wait for winter and the Peppermint Mocha! I also love Coke, but trying to cut down on soda. As for what's helped me the most, it's definitely your videos! I did the 31 baby steps (and rewarded myself with the fly lady mop) and I have one more day here and I think I'll reward myself with the calendar. :) I've got my morning routine down pat, not too good with the others yet, but I'm making progress. Love that I don't have to be perfect!
PS I detest making phone calls too.
Wait... There's only 6 sides to a cube... You're amazing! How did you DO that? 😉
fav bev.. fuzzy water. flylady most help...direction. do this...not perfectly but do it
Favorite beverage. .. Pepsi.
Yes... Good enough is good enough. The timer has been key. Thanks for sharing. Blessings
+Aracelis Escalona Yes! We love our timers! 😄🕒🕒🕒
Aracelis Escalona hubby started using it too yaaa
Favorite beverage is coffee (and tea too) Not the instant one, you know, the one that comes in sachets... But real coffee beans which I grind and brew them myself. Coffee relaxes me.
The thing I like most about FL system is the routines. They keep my house looking neat and organized. Even people who come to my house start to notice how clean it is. Thanks a lot Diane, no more C.H.A.O.S. now 😜
I was a stenographer before there were electric typewriters, I was the slowest at learning shorthand (Gregg) in my class, but got the best job first for an attorney and then as a court reporter...20 years ahead of you. I do pretty well at getting dressed to shoes, my dread is the task of organizing my new home. I want to get things clean and put away, but so many things are still homeless and show up at odd times and places.
My favorite drink is hot chocolate! The FL thing that I like is ...routines: whether 'morning', 'evening' or 'weekly' they have changed my life because I am an introvert too who tends to make life more complicated than it usually is. Thank you for your daily support.
Hi Diane, I drink tea with soya milk and water in the day and red wine with dinner. I have found the morning routine the most helpful thing . Thanks for the videos, you are very motivating. x
my favourite drink is coffee and I love that you don’t have to do things perfectly and the timer has changed my life .
My first job had a manual typewriter.
Hooray! Did anyone have a computer? Only the accountants had one of those! LOL
My favorite drink is a cup of hot tea! I have several kinds that I enjoy. Did you know that different teas have different medicinal properties? Three FL things have helped me to get things done: 1. Your support, Diane. Your videos are inspirational! 2. Working in the ZONES! 3. Using the timer! It really helps to keep one on track! I can't thank you enough for your support! You are helping so many to get it together! You are such a special person!!!!
I like coffee, cold water and champagne. The most inspiring thing for me is to watch your videos. I always want to get up and do something after I watched them.
+Alexandra Hellstern-Missel Champagne is always fun! 😀
The timer and basic weekly routines . Getting things done .
And having you as a personal Cheerleader.
My favourite drink is sarsaparilla, hot chocolate, moccachino and pina colada. Timer is a great help.
A cold Coca-Cola. And my 2 favorite things that have helped me the most are 1- Dressed to Shoes with Jewelry and a touch of make-up, it makes me feel like a girl. And 2- timing my tasks! It makes them easier to do, knowing it's just 15 minutes. Because, yes, I am usually an all or nothing girl. Now I am working on being a focused 15 minute girl!
I don't get e mails
Hi, Flylady Diane. The weather looked gorgeous where you are today. I also did gardening this year and we had a bad storm last night and it damaged some of my vegetable plants. My favorite drink unfortunately is Dr. Pepper. I allow myself 9 oz. per day. My favorite thing about FL is the routines. It keeps the house looking neat which lowers my stress. I am about to start decluttering when we get to the kitchen zone. I am pretty new with all of this and your videos are so helpful. I am still doing the 40 day declutter challenge with my daughter and we have made good progress. It is a very nice day here just really soaked from all the rain last night. Have a lovely day!!----Tressa Daigle
Sorry to hear about your vegetable plants...we still have night frost!
I have lost the rest of the 31 days...
Pepsi
I would always rather send a text rather than make a phone call. 😳😜
We only went to bed at 0.30 am :. - (
Day 13 we were in bed at 10 pm. Yeah :-)