Who here is in the 'fallen off the wagon' club? Apartment is a mess, gained almost 10 pounds, havent been to the gym in two months.... but I had a happy Christmas season, and I know I'll get back there with the home. Also, those meals look delicious, if you ever feel like making a meal video, or a cook along, I'm sure a few people would be interested :) I wish everyone a very happy new year, and just remember - even if everything is a domestic disaster, how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time 💛🎉
I look forward to your videos like no other and I know I'm not alone. Such brilliant yet practical advice that really does make life easier. You are such a joy to watch and you make me laugh out loud, too! Your children are just adorable (husband, also). Thank you for all of your hard work in making all of your viewers lives so much more enjoyable. Wishing you a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year! Take care of each other.❤
I don’t think I’ve ever commented on one of your videos before but I’ve been watching them forever. Two things…1. you look absolutely stunning in that shirt, it’s totally your colour and 2. This was the best “habits that will change your life” video I’ve watched and I’m pretty sure I’ve watched them all 😂 keep up the good work! Love from Australia
I am not a mom, I found your channel when investigating cleaning routines. I don’t have a kid but I have a time demanding job so I need to come up with some clever routines, especially as someone out of the house a lot. A lot of your content has been super helpful despite the differences in situation!
I just want to encourage young mom's, when the kids get older, they can do the chores. It's the best, I now just have to check chores, not do them. I have 4 kids and a tiny house by the way so nobody come after me lol.
Relatable. I LOVE that you include dating your significant other!!! 🥰 Maintaining our closest relationship should absolutely be a priority. You two are adorable! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for adding "Dating your husband" to your List!! 🥰 This is So Much More Important than people realize! This past year, our youngest graduated high school and started college in another city. We officially started our "empty nesters" phase. 😳 We started having Date Lunches while running errands together on our one shared day off about 2 years ago. I truly believe that simple step of CHOOSING to make those Date Lunches a priority to work on us, on reconnecting and finding what we still have in common and what we wanted to work on together, has made us a more solid unit. We gave ourselves permission to put ourselves first instead of our children/our jobs/etc. When our youngest left for college, we didn't fall apart or lose ourselves in depression because we had our reinforced foundation to stand on. 😊 We were able to truly start transitioning to what we want this New Phase of our life to be, and start taking those baby steps! So again, thank you for emphasizing Dating your Husband! You started your life as just the 2 of you, and when you've raised your kids and they fly the nest, you need to be able to look at each other and see your love, your partner, the one who still gives you butterflies in your stomach when your eyes meet. 😏😉💋
Ariel, You are hilarious! 🤣 But you speak the truth about human nature. Thanks for exploring many ways to improve our overwhelming lives! Your humor is greatly needed for these mundane tasks we struggle to complete every day. I pray that you and your family are greatly blessed!
My husband and I have dates every week too. I learned from my parents (and he from his) that dating after marriage is more important than dating before marriage. Due to his work schedule for the first year we didn't have the ability to, but we've only missed maybe 2 weeks a year (typically during the holiday season) since.
I remember the days when I was young and full of energy, dashing round getting it all done with time to spare for everyone and everything on about four hours of sleep each night. Thirty years on and I'm hobbling slowly round wondering what happened to me! 😂 Thanks for sharing the fun and bright side of the daily grind. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all.😊
I thought I was the only one that when someone is coming over you soon start cleaning like a lunatic person!! It’s the only true motivation to clean! 😅
Your 7 habits are the best I have heard!! Simple, effective, very well thought out. I am going to listen to this again. It is obvious that you put a lot of thought into this and I think you came up with just brilliant ideas. Obviously they are well tested and well thought out. Thank you for your wonderful helpful videos!🎉
Thanks Arial. 💕💪 You are once again helping me out of a funk. It would be so easy to sit here all day scrolling RUclips, but I know I'll feel better if I get up of my backside and do some cleaning... Teeth, shower, dance, and set that timer! I can do this. We can do this!! 💕💪✨
Have you tried the S.H.E. (Sidetracked Home Executive)? It pre-dates The Fly Lady (from the 80's) and uses 3x5 index cards for chores, personal care, etc. It reminds me of a recipe box, but for your life. They're sense of humor reminds me of your videos.
This is really the system. There's only 1 list when you start, and then not again. If something has been skipped twice, it MUST be done the next time it appears in the rotation.
Hi! I want to thank you for your comment. I had never heard of the S.H.E. method until I saw this. I started looking into it and love how hands on it is. And one time but ongoing. I think it will help me stay on top of things and also easily get my kids involved with cleaning. They like to help but not be told what to do, while not knowing what to do despite the mess in front of them. I've got all my supplies and am in the process of filling out all my cards. I just wanted to thank you because if not for THIS specific comment, I never would have found it! Have a wonderful day!!💖
I very much appreciated this video. I've been watching your channel for a while and share your videos with others. I've been very down on myself lately because of all the things I want to do new habits I want to start and was totally stressing myself out because of it. You gave me a light at the end of the tunnel! I need to put my focus on only 1 new habit at a time. I feel like I already knew that but coming from you somehow helped me really see what I need to do. Thank you so much!!! I appreciate you and your channel so much!!!
I have my doctor's appointment coming up. I'm still working on the diet and exercise changes he wants me to do. I read all the pages he gave and got overwhelmed. But I have made some changes and am still working on myself. I agree you have to give yourself some time. Old habits are hard to break.
Oof yes that would be overwhelming for anyone! The way we learned was if you’re given a list, to circle the one that seems the most exciting for you (maybe it’s the easiest or maybe the one you think will make the biggest difference, whatever the reason, choose ONE and get that into a habit before adding the next).
I came here hoping this advice would be generally applicable, not just for moms or something. The intro had me a bit worried it wouldn't be applicable to me as someone whose life is a far, FAR cry from busy (yet I have, until very, VERY recently felt stressed out almost constantly about things I need/want to do, even if often I covered that stress under layers of trying to just have fun), but it was. Most of these are actually pretty close to the things that I've tried that have been the most successful. I think maybe most helpful would be my closest equivalent to the "date night" thing, which is...not at all the same as I am not married and living with my parents. But I've been spending more casual one on one time with my mom lately and I think that's helped me feel closer to her, and thus helped me want to do more of the types of things she wants me to do (like chores and stuff, which I've really struggled with) and...also probably just helped me to stop feeling so stressed because my relationship with her HAD been a major source of stress until sometime...this year, probably? Anyway, it's been really nice lately. Scheduling breaks is an interesting one because I kind of tried before (more for my laptop than my phone) but was never really able to get it to stick. I recently made some adjustments to how I handle tabs that I want to keep around for later (thank you Google Chrome tab group save feature) and made it a TOUCH harder to access Chrome by unpinning it from my task bar and that seems to be helping so far. This was the most recent change that I made but it seems to possibly be helping a LOT so far. It feels like my computer is a tool now that I can just use when I have a specific reason to do so instead of just something I use to pass the time or go to out of habit. This change was just a few days ago, so I guess we'll see if it lasts, but I'm feeling pretty hopeful about it. I may need to try audio books sometime if I do find myself falling back into more stress because one of the FIRST things I TRIED that seemed to kind of help was taking my phone with me when I wanted to try to do chores or something and watching some stories in a game I like while doing that, but...well...it's a little harder when you have to read the stories.😅 Thank you for making this video, I feel like it seems like much more practical advice for me than most stuff like this I've come across.
I love your channel. It helps all of us imperfect people to be a little less imperfect, and to relax , knowing that everything is ok if we're not perfect.
I get so excited when I see you have a new video! I want to eat healthier, exercise, and get the house cleaned while also finishing the massive pile of physical books and my kindle library...all at the same time! Thank you for the reminder that is not going to happen. I'm going to start with 3 nights a week workout before shower. I am also going to use a tracker and do at least 10 min of dishes every night to hopefully get that mess in check. No moving on until those 2 things are habits. Once I do a few weeks of night exercise I think I'll be able to go back to the morning exercise class I like. I haven't done anything in like a month so I need to work up to the class again.
I made myself a cleaning routine and its basically a combination of the best bits from each cleaning routine that works best for me. I have it written out on a white board in my office and i write out my to do list each week on the calendar.
I tried every one of Ariel’s experimental systems. First Flylady Not comprehensive enough. Too much email and too much reminders. Then Clean Mama. It seems I was always cleaning. I skipped the English lady and landed on Motivated Moms. I absolutely love it. I subscribed and also have the app. I like having the files to see the big picture. The reminders come with such sweet enco and there’s only one a day. I like how I can sort by room or frequency. And the daily tastes, I’ve got them mastered and it takes hardly any time. Routines work if they fit your mindset cuz you can’t live someone’s life who may be an energizer bunny when you resemble a tree sloth most mornings.
Such great tips!!! I love how real you are. Listening to an audiobook is a great idea bc otherwise I’m scrolling looking for something to watch/listen to while washing dishes and fall into that phone trap…
I've noticed that the reactions to Jordan asking "What's for dinner?" have elevated from disapproving glares to violence. I couldn't help but cackle! When will he learn?!
First, love your videos. I agree about setting your day up for success. But I go about it a little differently. I’m single (no kids), but a busy work life, so the end of my day is the most stressful and the start of my day is the most relaxing. So I don’t have time at night to think about tomorrow. I do clean up at night, I don’t like to go to bed with dishes in the sink, dirty countertops, etc. But the thought of getting ready for tomorrow is just too much for me. But my dogs wake me up at 5am every day, so I have 2 1/2 hours before leaving for work. That’s when I can get ready for the day and even do an errand or two. I think it is about the season you are in and planning accordingly.
Good morning! I love your videos so much! You always have something practical to say and implement, you're sweet and funny, and you always make me laugh out loud. ❤ Thank you so much for your videos! You have helped this "Grace"ful wife and mother of two girls a lot! I hope you had a great holiday and have a Happy New Year! ❤🎉❤
Omg I laughed SO hard when he started to ask for dinner and got punched in the face. 🤣 It caught me off guard!! BUT, these are such good tips!! We renovated our kitchen and it’s almost done after four months. I lost so many of these habits in the process. I need to get it all back now. Thanks for the reminders!
Ariel, you have a VERY great sense of PEOPLE and how they think and feel! You’re very good at articulating what you’re wanting to get across to us, the audience. Just speaking from the top of your head,…you never miss a beat! 😁 I think you’re a natural! I have so many things I would like to change in my life. Hence, what brought me HERE to your channel. ❤😊
Thank you for inspiring me to keep searching for a cleaning routine that works for me, and your versus videos helped me learn how to evaluate and compare them better for how each could suit me. I'm now trying an index card system from the book, Side-tracked Home Executives (S.H.E.), and the accompanying book, The Happiness File. Thank you again for being the push I needed to get out of despair that I could never find a way to clean with my chronic health conditions and instead keep looking for a system that was flexible enough for me.
I seriously laughed out loud at the cake sprinkles in the mouth! Thanks for brightening up my morning! I think I have a little motivation now to get some things done now. :)
Making listening to documentaries and podcasts a habit has changed my workout routine. Now I see going to the gym as "me time" while I also do something for my physical health
You are such a sweetheart!! I love your quirky ways! You make me laugh! I’ve been married over 20 years and your tips are great!! Choosing one goal to accomplish at a time is fantastic! Gonna focus on that. I love when you ate those sprinkles!! That is so me!!! 😂😂
Excellent video! I found the Libby app about 8 months ago and love to clean while listening, too! I find myself doing so much more than I originally planned when I have a good book.
Today I realized how much you live, and I mean LIVE, the color blue!!! I mean I've noticed before but wow you love blue. Every shot in your house shows it. Ita a great way to keep decore simple, pick one color and run with it.
Yessss I do love blue!!! One time I made my bedroom lavender because I was thinking that I had too much blue in my house. Then I hated the feel of my bedroom because of it... I decided there was nothing wrong with having every room be the same color lol
I love blue as well. I painted my entire home in a bluish gray (one day I will make a true blue color) and decorate in blue and yellow for everything. It is happy and peaceful.
I love these tips! I locked myself in the bathroom to watch this video without interruption. My family may have wondered why mom was in the bathroom laughing maniacally, LOL. What cleaning routine have you settled on? Thank you for your channel. It has brightened up many a Saturday. Wishing you a wonderful new year! ❤
Hahaha I just love you Cheyenne!! And I'm in the middle of building my own actually 😁 testing some things out and seeing what works! Thank you for being here ❤️ happy new year!
@@jennylhenry78 Haha, I don't have a toddler anymore. There was a time when I couldn't even go to the bathroom by myself. Hugs if you're in that situation. You'll get through it! ❤️
So many good tips! The hard part is picking just one goal to focus on haha. I’ve burnt myself o it too quickly too many times though. Thanks for all the suggestions and the laughs!
Lol one day I was watching you and laughing!!Husband is looking at me why are you laughing and I was like it is a cleaning motivation video but this lady is hilarious lol !! You are one of the RUclipsrs that I always wish great success to. You are entertaining as well as positive!!
Thank you for your videos, I look forward to them and you have helped me so much, also todays was especially good for me when you said 1 goal at a time or being realistic..I just took 2 off my list and 1 I will start with God bless
I've become addicted to my phone too because of poor quality TV and living alone. I can't do the date night because of my husband's passing 6 years ago, but I plan to focus for 10 minutes a day on dishes, clutter and laundry. I guess we just have to pick our own habits to simplify our lives.
Sweet Ariel, looks like other people know why i love you so much! Thank you for all the joy you brought into my life this year. Blessings for continued joy into 2024!! Love you. 💋
Love that you are putting your phone down. A couple of years ago I took all social media off my phone and iPad. I have to turn the computer on to scroll. I don't use my computer much so that solved my addiction. I think in 2024 I will take YT off the phone as well. ❤ I will leave it on my iPad otherwise I will never get to catch up with my fav YTers lol 😅 but when I'm away from home I won't feel a need to keep up with YT at all. I also don't have news apps only a weather app to keep up with severe weather. ❤
Thanks for always keeping it real and simplifying how to start making habits doing one at a time (I might finally be able to manage that). Oh the phone and iPad definitely take my time without me realising it. Knowing when someone is calling is always the motivator to get me going but I have used the timer too which is fantastic. Date night is a great habit. Oh the kittens are adorable 😻😻 Wishing you all a happy, healthy and peaceful 2024. 🙇♀️👏👍💪🙏💐🎄🥳🎇🎆
Ariel, you're hilarious, your videos are always a pleasure to watch. I was contemplating getting back on the Flylady wagon with all of the routines, but your video reminded me that it would be better to start with the babysteps again instead of going whole hog, and I'll be much more successful that way. Happy New Year!
Great video, Arial! Thank you! Your punch to the dh as he asks his most important question of the day was definitely a laugh out loud moment. Have a lovely New Year and thanks for all the wonderful content!
Happy New Year to you and your family I spend one hour in the morning 35 minutes in the afternoon and 30 minutes in the evening keeps my home tidy and 5 minutes before I go to bed it is good start to the day love from Eugenie your friend xxx 💞🏡🌟🌹🎉
I’ve tried the timer approach because of you and it really has been very helpful. Here’s another idea that I’ve used when I really, really don’t want to do something. I give myself a number limit that seems like something I can handle. For example I tell myself I’ll take six things out of the dishwasher. Sometimes this is all it takes to get myself started.
great video with great tips! Just a heads up, not all libraries use Libby. I use the Philadelphia free library with Libby, but my local libraries (I have library cards from 3 local counties lol) use Hoopla or Cloud Library.
I do something similar to your only listening to books during cooking and cleaning. I only watch my favorite show while I'm walking on the treadmill at the gym.
Who here is in the 'fallen off the wagon' club? Apartment is a mess, gained almost 10 pounds, havent been to the gym in two months.... but I had a happy Christmas season, and I know I'll get back there with the home.
Also, those meals look delicious, if you ever feel like making a meal video, or a cook along, I'm sure a few people would be interested :)
I wish everyone a very happy new year, and just remember - even if everything is a domestic disaster, how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time 💛🎉
Love your very accurate depiction of what a relaxing morning looks like as a mom! I laughed out loud!
I know right? Thats why I Love Arielle, relatable and honest 😊
Lol.😊
😂in bed trying not to burst laughing at myself fort trying to do it 😊a in a day!
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I love your quirky humor!
Me too 😂❤
It’s relaxing! I need a good distraction.
@@nonnieTerriamen!! Yes!! Me too!
I look forward to your videos like no other and I know I'm not alone. Such brilliant yet practical advice that really does make life easier. You are such a joy to watch and you make me laugh out loud, too! Your children are just adorable (husband, also). Thank you for all of your hard work in making all of your viewers lives so much more enjoyable. Wishing you a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year! Take care of each other.❤
Thank you for your kind words ❤️
I don’t think I’ve ever commented on one of your videos before but I’ve been watching them forever. Two things…1. you look absolutely stunning in that shirt, it’s totally your colour and 2. This was the best “habits that will change your life” video I’ve watched and I’m pretty sure I’ve watched them all 😂 keep up the good work! Love from Australia
Hey! Thank you so much for saying hi and for the compliments 💙
You're right! She's totally cute in that color👍
Those texts from Betty though - “My bunion needs a good rub.” “Hello????” I laughed so hard I almost spit my coffee out!! 🤣
I am not a mom, I found your channel when investigating cleaning routines. I don’t have a kid but I have a time demanding job so I need to come up with some clever routines, especially as someone out of the house a lot. A lot of your content has been super helpful despite the differences in situation!
I just want to encourage young mom's, when the kids get older, they can do the chores. It's the best, I now just have to check chores, not do them. I have 4 kids and a tiny house by the way so nobody come after me lol.
I love that when someone is coming over, it always turns out to be your mom!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️
Relatable. I LOVE that you include dating your significant other!!! 🥰 Maintaining our closest relationship should absolutely be a priority. You two are adorable! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for adding "Dating your husband" to your List!! 🥰 This is So Much More Important than people realize!
This past year, our youngest graduated high school and started college in another city. We officially started our "empty nesters" phase. 😳
We started having Date Lunches while running errands together on our one shared day off about 2 years ago. I truly believe that simple step of CHOOSING to make those Date Lunches a priority to work on us, on reconnecting and finding what we still have in common and what we wanted to work on together, has made us a more solid unit.
We gave ourselves permission to put ourselves first instead of our children/our jobs/etc. When our youngest left for college, we didn't fall apart or lose ourselves in depression because we had our reinforced foundation to stand on. 😊 We were able to truly start transitioning to what we want this New Phase of our life to be, and start taking those baby steps!
So again, thank you for emphasizing Dating your Husband! You started your life as just the 2 of you, and when you've raised your kids and they fly the nest, you need to be able to look at each other and see your love, your partner, the one who still gives you butterflies in your stomach when your eyes meet. 😏😉💋
Ariel,
You are hilarious! 🤣 But you speak the truth about human nature. Thanks for exploring many ways to improve our overwhelming lives!
Your humor is greatly needed for these mundane tasks we struggle to complete every day. I pray that you and your family are greatly blessed!
My husband and I have dates every week too. I learned from my parents (and he from his) that dating after marriage is more important than dating before marriage. Due to his work schedule for the first year we didn't have the ability to, but we've only missed maybe 2 weeks a year (typically during the holiday season) since.
I remember the days when I was young and full of energy, dashing round getting it all done with time to spare for everyone and everything on about four hours of sleep each night. Thirty years on and I'm hobbling slowly round wondering what happened to me! 😂
Thanks for sharing the fun and bright side of the daily grind. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all.😊
I thought I was the only one that when someone is coming over you soon start cleaning like a lunatic person!!
It’s the only true motivation to clean! 😅
almost didn't click through from another of your videos but the fun countdown got me ;P
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Your 7 habits are the best I have heard!! Simple, effective, very well thought out. I am going to listen to this again. It is obvious that you put a lot of thought into this and I think you came up with just brilliant ideas. Obviously they are well tested and well thought out. Thank you for your wonderful helpful videos!🎉
I love that you include your husband in these videos and the way that you inject humor into that interaction.He's a gem, and you're both funny!
Thanks Arial. 💕💪 You are once again helping me out of a funk. It would be so easy to sit here all day scrolling RUclips, but I know I'll feel better if I get up of my backside and do some cleaning...
Teeth, shower, dance, and set that timer! I can do this. We can do this!! 💕💪✨
Have you tried the S.H.E. (Sidetracked Home Executive)? It pre-dates The Fly Lady (from the 80's) and uses 3x5 index cards for chores, personal care, etc. It reminds me of a recipe box, but for your life. They're sense of humor reminds me of your videos.
Pam and Peggy if I remember right!
This is really the system. There's only 1 list when you start, and then not again. If something has been skipped twice, it MUST be done the next time it appears in the rotation.
Hi! I want to thank you for your comment. I had never heard of the S.H.E. method until I saw this. I started looking into it and love how hands on it is. And one time but ongoing. I think it will help me stay on top of things and also easily get my kids involved with cleaning. They like to help but not be told what to do, while not knowing what to do despite the mess in front of them. I've got all my supplies and am in the process of filling out all my cards. I just wanted to thank you because if not for THIS specific comment, I never would have found it! Have a wonderful day!!💖
I very much appreciated this video. I've been watching your channel for a while and share your videos with others. I've been very down on myself lately because of all the things I want to do new habits I want to start and was totally stressing myself out because of it. You gave me a light at the end of the tunnel! I need to put my focus on only 1 new habit at a time. I feel like I already knew that but coming from you somehow helped me really see what I need to do. Thank you so much!!! I appreciate you and your channel so much!!!
❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for being here and for being you!
Love this video, actually all of you videos. You make them fun! Happy New Year!
I have my doctor's appointment coming up. I'm still working on the diet and exercise changes he wants me to do. I read all the pages he gave and got overwhelmed. But I have made some changes and am still working on myself. I agree you have to give yourself some time. Old habits are hard to break.
Oof yes that would be overwhelming for anyone! The way we learned was if you’re given a list, to circle the one that seems the most exciting for you (maybe it’s the easiest or maybe the one you think will make the biggest difference, whatever the reason, choose ONE and get that into a habit before adding the next).
I came here hoping this advice would be generally applicable, not just for moms or something. The intro had me a bit worried it wouldn't be applicable to me as someone whose life is a far, FAR cry from busy (yet I have, until very, VERY recently felt stressed out almost constantly about things I need/want to do, even if often I covered that stress under layers of trying to just have fun), but it was. Most of these are actually pretty close to the things that I've tried that have been the most successful.
I think maybe most helpful would be my closest equivalent to the "date night" thing, which is...not at all the same as I am not married and living with my parents. But I've been spending more casual one on one time with my mom lately and I think that's helped me feel closer to her, and thus helped me want to do more of the types of things she wants me to do (like chores and stuff, which I've really struggled with) and...also probably just helped me to stop feeling so stressed because my relationship with her HAD been a major source of stress until sometime...this year, probably? Anyway, it's been really nice lately.
Scheduling breaks is an interesting one because I kind of tried before (more for my laptop than my phone) but was never really able to get it to stick. I recently made some adjustments to how I handle tabs that I want to keep around for later (thank you Google Chrome tab group save feature) and made it a TOUCH harder to access Chrome by unpinning it from my task bar and that seems to be helping so far. This was the most recent change that I made but it seems to possibly be helping a LOT so far. It feels like my computer is a tool now that I can just use when I have a specific reason to do so instead of just something I use to pass the time or go to out of habit. This change was just a few days ago, so I guess we'll see if it lasts, but I'm feeling pretty hopeful about it.
I may need to try audio books sometime if I do find myself falling back into more stress because one of the FIRST things I TRIED that seemed to kind of help was taking my phone with me when I wanted to try to do chores or something and watching some stories in a game I like while doing that, but...well...it's a little harder when you have to read the stories.😅
Thank you for making this video, I feel like it seems like much more practical advice for me than most stuff like this I've come across.
Oh my gosh you are so adorable! I watch one of your videos every morning to start my day with a smile❤️ (Loled at the sprinkles pour😂)
That's so cool! ❤️
I love your channel.
It helps all of us imperfect people to be a little less imperfect, and to relax , knowing that everything is ok if we're not perfect.
I get so excited when I see you have a new video! I want to eat healthier, exercise, and get the house cleaned while also finishing the massive pile of physical books and my kindle library...all at the same time! Thank you for the reminder that is not going to happen. I'm going to start with 3 nights a week workout before shower. I am also going to use a tracker and do at least 10 min of dishes every night to hopefully get that mess in check. No moving on until those 2 things are habits. Once I do a few weeks of night exercise I think I'll be able to go back to the morning exercise class I like. I haven't done anything in like a month so I need to work up to the class again.
Sounds like a great plan!!
Good luck with your exercise plan! Hopefully you will get back into the swing of things quickly!! ❤
Good call on Libby! Make chores you hate pleasant.
I have my tidy tango checklist on my fridge. On days it all needs done I go to that list. It helps so much!!
Love you. The sprinkles got me good. Fantastic encouragement for the new year or anytime. Also, your natural comedic style is just so wonderful.
I made myself a cleaning routine and its basically a combination of the best bits from each cleaning routine that works best for me. I have it written out on a white board in my office and i write out my to do list each week on the calendar.
I tried every one of Ariel’s experimental systems. First Flylady Not comprehensive enough. Too much email and too much reminders. Then Clean Mama. It seems I was always cleaning. I skipped the English lady and landed on Motivated Moms. I absolutely love it. I subscribed and also have the app. I like having the files to see the big picture. The reminders come with such sweet enco and there’s only one a day. I like how I can sort by room or frequency. And the daily tastes, I’ve got them mastered and it takes hardly any time. Routines work if they fit your mindset cuz you can’t live someone’s life who may be an energizer bunny when you resemble a tree sloth most mornings.
Such great tips!!! I love how real you are. Listening to an audiobook is a great idea bc otherwise I’m scrolling looking for something to watch/listen to while washing dishes and fall into that phone trap…
I've noticed that the reactions to Jordan asking "What's for dinner?" have elevated from disapproving glares to violence. I couldn't help but cackle! When will he learn?!
Lol!
You’re a delightful breath of fresh air this cold December morning! Thanks for all you add to so many lives!
I love that you mentioned Libby! ❤ I work for the public library, and I'm always astounded by what a well kept secret the library's free services are!
You are so creative and talented! Thank you for the videos
First, love your videos. I agree about setting your day up for success. But I go about it a little differently. I’m single (no kids), but a busy work life, so the end of my day is the most stressful and the start of my day is the most relaxing. So I don’t have time at night to think about tomorrow. I do clean up at night, I don’t like to go to bed with dishes in the sink, dirty countertops, etc. But the thought of getting ready for tomorrow is just too much for me. But my dogs wake me up at 5am every day, so I have 2 1/2 hours before leaving for work. That’s when I can get ready for the day and even do an errand or two. I think it is about the season you are in and planning accordingly.
Was hoping for a new video to be uploaded by you this weekend. Always looking forward to it.❤
Thanks for the insight on why things are constantly not getting done in my house. Love the humour keep up the great work
Good morning! I love your videos so much! You always have something practical to say and implement, you're sweet and funny, and you always make me laugh out loud. ❤
Thank you so much for your videos! You have helped this "Grace"ful wife and mother of two girls a lot! I hope you had a great holiday and have a Happy New Year! ❤🎉❤
Thank you so much!!
Good morning and Happy New Year 🎉
You are a great lady, you can do it!
A modest, honest, humble and sincere one.
Omg I laughed SO hard when he started to ask for dinner and got punched in the face. 🤣 It caught me off guard!!
BUT, these are such good tips!! We renovated our kitchen and it’s almost done after four months. I lost so many of these habits in the process. I need to get it all back now. Thanks for the reminders!
Im here bc you make me laugh! But you have great ideas- starting small is valid.
Libby has changed my life. I use it literally every single day. Cannot wash the dishes without it.
Ariel, you have a VERY great sense of PEOPLE and how they think and feel! You’re very good at articulating what you’re wanting to get across to us, the audience. Just speaking from the top of your head,…you never miss a beat! 😁 I think you’re a natural!
I have so many things I would like to change in my life. Hence, what brought me HERE to your channel. ❤😊
Thanks Kelly, that's very sweet of you to say ❤️
Thank you so much for motivating me! Every time I'm struggling to get motivated, I put one of your videos on. Within minutes, I'm up and cleaning.
10 minutes method: best ever! I so love your humor! Thank you.
Always love a new video from you!
Thank you for inspiring me to keep searching for a cleaning routine that works for me, and your versus videos helped me learn how to evaluate and compare them better for how each could suit me. I'm now trying an index card system from the book, Side-tracked Home Executives (S.H.E.), and the accompanying book, The Happiness File. Thank you again for being the push I needed to get out of despair that I could never find a way to clean with my chronic health conditions and instead keep looking for a system that was flexible enough for me.
Thanks for your library advocacy! Library people love to give out library cards.
I seriously laughed out loud at the cake sprinkles in the mouth! Thanks for brightening up my morning! I think I have a little motivation now to get some things done now. :)
Making listening to documentaries and podcasts a habit has changed my workout routine. Now I see going to the gym as "me time" while I also do something for my physical health
You are such a sweetheart!! I love your quirky ways! You make me laugh! I’ve been married over 20 years and your tips are great!! Choosing one goal to accomplish at a time is fantastic! Gonna focus on that. I love when you ate those sprinkles!! That is so me!!! 😂😂
I like to listen to your videos while cleaning as if it was a pod cast. Your the best and most relatable cleaning channel
Thank you for being so nice and realistic in your comments about daily life, it's a relief! 😊
Great video and so practical! I also love Libby, free and fun😀
Ariel, you are simply the best. You have such a great way of making us laugh. I needed this so much.
Love love love your videos and humor! 💕💕💕 The plural of woman is women. It is pronounced like whim-en. Hope this helps!
Excellent video! I found the Libby app about 8 months ago and love to clean while listening, too! I find myself doing so much more than I originally planned when I have a good book.
Today I realized how much you live, and I mean LIVE, the color blue!!! I mean I've noticed before but wow you love blue. Every shot in your house shows it. Ita a great way to keep decore simple, pick one color and run with it.
Yessss I do love blue!!! One time I made my bedroom lavender because I was thinking that I had too much blue in my house. Then I hated the feel of my bedroom because of it... I decided there was nothing wrong with having every room be the same color lol
I love blue as well. I painted my entire home in a bluish gray (one day I will make a true blue color) and decorate in blue and yellow for everything. It is happy and peaceful.
This video is librarian approved 📚👍🙂🙂 libby or hoopla are great resources and do make everyday tasks more fun 🙂📚🙂📚
Tidy tango is my favorite:) thank you! And I love your sense of humor.
I love your kindness and reality! Bles you!
Splendid.
I thought this was your best video yet 👏
Honest, Funny and Helpful
This was great. I enjoy your cleaning videos but I like having something new to watch. You keep it real and I love that! Very encouraging 😊
You're keeping me company while I clean. Thanks! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you and your family. I hope your grandmother is doing better ❤
😂 I loved it when you pretended to punch your husband in the face. I feel like punching my husband comes home and asked me “ what’s for supper?” 😂
I love these tips! I locked myself in the bathroom to watch this video without interruption. My family may have wondered why mom was in the bathroom laughing maniacally, LOL. What cleaning routine have you settled on? Thank you for your channel. It has brightened up many a Saturday. Wishing you a wonderful new year! ❤
Hahaha I just love you Cheyenne!! And I'm in the middle of building my own actually 😁 testing some things out and seeing what works! Thank you for being here ❤️ happy new year!
@@ThatAwkwardMom Oooooh I can't wait for the Awkward Mom cleaning routine! ❤️🎉🥳 (raising my scoop of mint chocolate chip) Cheers!!
How do you get to go to the bathroom uninterrupted?! 😅
@@jennylhenry78 Haha, I don't have a toddler anymore. There was a time when I couldn't even go to the bathroom by myself. Hugs if you're in that situation. You'll get through it! ❤️
❤ I get so excited when one of your videos comes out! So relatable, funny and actually practical.
So many good tips! The hard part is picking just one goal to focus on haha. I’ve burnt myself o it too quickly too many times though. Thanks for all the suggestions and the laughs!
I just want to eat Sprinkles directly out of the jar like you did. That really made me LOL!! So funny.
I love Libby too and I only listen when I’m cleaning too!! Also, I love that you made a tighty tango worksheet!!
Lol one day I was watching you and laughing!!Husband is looking at me why are you laughing and I was like it is a cleaning motivation video but this lady is hilarious lol !! You are one of the RUclipsrs that I always wish great success to. You are entertaining as well as positive!!
Thank you! 💙
I LOVE the exercise with ice cream cone.
Thank you for your videos, I look forward to them and you have helped me so much, also todays was especially good for me when you said 1 goal at a time or being realistic..I just took 2 off my list and 1 I will start with
God bless
❤❤❤❤ Best way to remind people to subscribe that I have rver seen. Well done. Great video. I hope I listen to your advice about cleaning.
You are one of my body doubles
I've become addicted to my phone too because of poor quality TV and living alone. I can't do the date night because of my husband's passing 6 years ago, but I plan to focus for 10 minutes a day on dishes, clutter and laundry. I guess we just have to pick our own habits to simplify our lives.
Sweet Ariel, looks like other people know why i love you so much! Thank you for all the joy you brought into my life this year. Blessings for continued joy into 2024!! Love you. 💋
❤️❤️ Love you too Norah! ❤️ always look forward to hearing from you and thank you for continually being here!
Such a great video! I love the part about habits!
3:05 reminded me of Seinfeld "He even windexed the little peephole!" lol... love your videos, they do give me motivation
Your cleaning routine is my favorite
Love that you are putting your phone down. A couple of years ago I took all social media off my phone and iPad. I have to turn the computer on to scroll. I don't use my computer much so that solved my addiction. I think in 2024 I will take YT off the phone as well. ❤ I will leave it on my iPad otherwise I will never get to catch up with my fav YTers lol 😅 but when I'm away from home I won't feel a need to keep up with YT at all. I also don't have news apps only a weather app to keep up with severe weather. ❤
You are the most adorable person ever! Shotgunning the sprinkles was so real life. 💚
Thanks for always keeping it real and simplifying how to start making habits doing one at a time (I might finally be able to manage that). Oh the phone and iPad definitely take my time without me realising it. Knowing when someone is calling is always the motivator to get me going but I have used the timer too which is fantastic. Date night is a great habit. Oh the kittens are adorable 😻😻 Wishing you all a happy, healthy and peaceful 2024. 🙇♀️👏👍💪🙏💐🎄🥳🎇🎆
Ha loved your subscription lady bit! That was definitely original and if I was not already subscribed I would have!
“Hey, so what’s for di-👊🏻”
I lost it! So true 😂😂😂
Ariel, you're hilarious, your videos are always a pleasure to watch. I was contemplating getting back on the Flylady wagon with all of the routines, but your video reminded me that it would be better to start with the babysteps again instead of going whole hog, and I'll be much more successful that way. Happy New Year!
Great video, Arial! Thank you! Your punch to the dh as he asks his most important question of the day was definitely a laugh out loud moment. Have a lovely New Year and thanks for all the wonderful content!
I love the interactions between you and your husband!
You are so enjoyable funny! Happy New year !
Happy New Year to you and your family I spend one hour in the morning 35 minutes in the afternoon and 30 minutes in the evening keeps my home tidy and 5 minutes before I go to bed it is good start to the day love from Eugenie your friend xxx 💞🏡🌟🌹🎉
I’ve tried the timer approach because of you and it really has been very helpful. Here’s another idea that I’ve used when I really, really don’t want to do something. I give myself a number limit that seems like something I can handle. For example I tell myself I’ll take six things out of the dishwasher. Sometimes this is all it takes to get myself started.
great video with great tips! Just a heads up, not all libraries use Libby. I use the Philadelphia free library with Libby, but my local libraries (I have library cards from 3 local counties lol) use Hoopla or Cloud Library.
Good to know!
I love Libby. My husband and I have been using Libby for about 6 years
I do something similar to your only listening to books during cooking and cleaning. I only watch my favorite show while I'm walking on the treadmill at the gym.
Great idea 💡 using Libby while cleaning.
I love libby. I also listen to mystery books while doing chores.