Zone 1 Cleaning for the FIRST TIME | Fly Lady | Why establishing Routines is Key

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2024
  • We are finally doing it! We are taking the next step in our Fly Lady journey. Join me as I map out and tackle Zone 1. Let me know in the comments you were here! Love to you all!
    We now have a PO Box!
    We decided to get one for business opportunities, but it also gives us another way to connect with our friends!
    PO Box 3832
    Burleson, TX 76097
    A M A Z O N F A V O R I T E S
    www.amazon.com...
    I am an amazon affiliate which means you can use our links to shop anything you need on Amazon and we will receive a small commission on qualifying purchases. Thanks for all your support!.
    W A N T M O R E?
    Check out this playlists
    Budget Makeovers: • Budget Makeovers
    2021
    Decluttering Series: • Declutter 2021
    I N S T A G R A M
    Leaf.Like.On.A.Tree
    R E F E R R A L L I N K S
    Using these referral links is another way you can support our channel.
    *Where I get my Shirts: www.loveinfait...
    Code: LEAFLIKEONATREE20
    *TruEarth: www.tru.earth/...
    Code: LEAF
    *Grove Cleaning Products: www.grove.co/r...
    *Stitch Fix: www.stitchfix....
    *Where I get my copyright free music.... www.epidemicso...
    *Cricut Craft Supplies: shareasale.com...
    Business Inquires: leaflikeonatreee@gmail.com

Комментарии • 435

  • @jeanlaubenthal698
    @jeanlaubenthal698 2 года назад +3

    I don’t know how many children you have but the flylady kids section is awesome. It is self-esteem building. PLUS they could help you.

  • @andreabryant9328
    @andreabryant9328 2 года назад +5

    Hi I think your truly wonderful. I suffer from depression all my life. I clean because it helps me to feel better. But I never knew anyone felt like me. Thank you for telling your stories. Andrea B.
    from Michigan

  • @jcarnahan4189
    @jcarnahan4189 2 года назад +2

    I have used Flylady for over 10 years. My favorite saying is 'Jump in where you are.' Trust the system. So proud you are starting.

  • @Caseyd1966
    @Caseyd1966 2 года назад +31

    I also modified the flylady zones to fit my house - I have 8 zones, and I just loop through them. So yes, I only hit each zone ever 2 months, but my house is still much cleaner than it was before!

  • @chrisholzhauer3698
    @chrisholzhauer3698 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for speaking on working through chronic & mental illness while juggling the same demands of everyone else. Once you said that, I immediately subscribed. I really appreciate your videos!

  • @andica1214
    @andica1214 2 года назад +3

    Thanks to Steph’s simple explanation, I started FlyLady System this year, and it’s been the glue to my house lol

  • @joannamckay1405
    @joannamckay1405 2 года назад +57

    I started the Fly Lady in February, including zone cleaning. So I’m in month 2 currently and can honestly tell you that it’s WAY easier the second time around. Keep up the great work, your house looks beautiful!

  • @fianorian
    @fianorian 2 года назад +22

    You go girl! I was impressed with the office. I had to laugh at your comment about it taking you thirty plus years to realise that cleaning in small chunks was better than blitzing the whole house. It took me about sixty years to realise that. :D

  • @debkendall7230
    @debkendall7230 2 года назад +3

    I can't seem to get motivated. I work full-time and am exhausted by the time I get home. Weekends I can't seem to get out of my own way. You are an inspiration thank you

  • @diananore1368
    @diananore1368 2 года назад +3

    I’ve done FlyLady for years and although I don’t do all her components, the morning and evening routines are ingrained and happen without thought. My house can be crazy but the essential things happen..bathrooms clean, laundry, dishes, bed made. This was motivational in the zone cleaning component. BTW, I love how you’ve decorated your little laundry area with black and white accents.

    • @Daringtobemyself
      @Daringtobemyself 2 года назад +1

      Your comment about morning and evening routines is motivational. I'm hoping to get to the point where I'm able to do them without much thought.

  • @rachelkarr8623
    @rachelkarr8623 2 года назад +60

    Omg, I just LOVE you. "Domestically challenged" is the stage of my life right now with chronic pain and anxiety. I also homeschool like you, and just flying by the seat of my pants everyday. Thanks for all the encouragement and inspiration!!!

    • @supkirsten
      @supkirsten 2 года назад +2

      Just sending love today 💜

  • @stephenbrinn292
    @stephenbrinn292 2 года назад +5

    Anna here. Good job. I have been doing flylady now for 2 weeks. I'm shocked on how much you get done in 15 minutes.

  • @sabinewren6588
    @sabinewren6588 2 года назад +4

    You did so great. And you are right, they are guidelines, not super strict rules. I love the secret slob too.

  • @fiat3879
    @fiat3879 2 года назад +2

    “That helps set people’s expectations low.”😂 I like that! Thank you for simplifying your video:) very helpful!

  • @lynnlogan8357
    @lynnlogan8357 2 года назад +5

    Great. Fly lady is very good. I like that you are adjusting her program to fit you and your life. Best wishes. I found the more I cleaned regularly, the more tired I got of my STUFF and put a lot away so I wouldn't have to dust it. yeah.

  • @rachaelerin1
    @rachaelerin1 2 года назад +48

    I love that you are starting FlyLady! Out of all the cleaning gurus, she’s definitely the one that speaks to me. She seems to talk about you like a whole person rather than just doling out task lists. The Secret Slob and Diane in Denmark are the best!

    • @LeafLikeOnATree
      @LeafLikeOnATree  2 года назад +2

      You said it perfectly!

    • @jmcmurrah
      @jmcmurrah 2 года назад +3

      Agreed… Learning through Diane in Denmark’s 31 baby steps changed everything for me. And the week I put my back out and could barely move, it was amazing how having an orderly and clean home really helped.

  • @janecoder1
    @janecoder1 2 года назад +2

    I too have physical/mental issues. Your demonstration and encouragement mean so much to me I'm tearful.
    I'm going to try the method. I have had flyladys book for 20 years and I'm going try to tweak it to my zones like you have.
    I pray to God this works for you and me too. Tomorrow is another day and I'm going to see if I can rebuild the plantation.
    Pray for me as I pray for you also.

  • @allaboutmookie3688
    @allaboutmookie3688 2 года назад +1

    Mighty mama, a hoarders heart, and you are like my main 3 cleaning and decluttering channels I watch

  • @peggyprose
    @peggyprose 2 года назад +2

    Don't forget to wipe the baseboards and the top of door frames!😊
    I like your channel...just the right balance of talk and work! 👍

  • @janetmitchell7865
    @janetmitchell7865 2 года назад +3

    Just want to say how proud of u Iam for wat u have accomplished

  • @joannebailey7463
    @joannebailey7463 2 года назад +2

    I just discovered your channel and am definitely subscribing! I have been on an off FlyLady for years!! From living in a 1 floor house with 2 daughters in public school then highschool. Then a 2 bedroom apartment to a one bedroom apartment with just my husband. I worked full time during all these years and we were involved in sports so needless to say I failed at Fly Lady.
    Then we moved in with my daughter, her husband and 5 kids (teenagers)
    My husband was suffering from Alzheimer's so I spent the majority of my time keeping up with him.
    He was hospitalised and then was moved into a continuous care facility and I moved into an apartment not far away. He passed away 2 months later and it has been almost 6 years that I have lived on my own in a 2 bedroom apartment. Now I have moderate to severe osteoarthritis in both knees, left hip and right hand! My apartment looks like a hoarders haven but it isn't! Just needed that push and a reminder that FlyLady times and zones and can be adjusted to work for my capabilities and health issues!!
    You just brightened my day! Thank you!😉

  • @bridgetwallace9892
    @bridgetwallace9892 2 года назад +2

    Hi, I'm new to your channel and I just love you and your personality. You're so relatable and easy to watch. I'm finishing up my last parts of dealing with my double mastectomy so I'm getting back into my routine and rhythm of life. Breast cancer sucks but I'm here and so, so thankful. I LOVE to clean and organize, your home is like a dream to me. It's just so relaxing and calming for me to clean. I listen to my music and clean for hours and hours. I have just always loved to clean, I do my sister's house for her too. I'm weird lol. I also love to do yard work! I like to mow, plant my flowers just anything outside. Landscaping is so much fun, I like to get creative with my plants and flowers. So, now I'm going to binge watch your other videos lol. So happy I found your channel, your just what I needed thank you. And...I'm in Texas too, I live in Lewisville. The weather has been so weird but it's Texas lol.

  • @sandradummer4726
    @sandradummer4726 2 года назад +1

    I watch a few other u-tube cleaning and organization people to see how they do there jobs at home. I feel I can learn something from everyone.

  • @ginaramos2414
    @ginaramos2414 2 года назад +2

    You do a great job!!! I to suffer from depression and pain, my aunt inspired me to clean and declutter! I have so much stuff! Lol. And finding your channel also inspired me and motivated me to get it done a take it day by day. As long as it gets done . Thank you for posting all your videos!

  • @EricaLucasLoves
    @EricaLucasLoves 2 года назад +2

    I love how you set gentle plans for yourself and know your triggers.

  • @MB-gv3zs
    @MB-gv3zs 2 года назад +2

    I'm amazed at how great you made your rooms in such a short time! Good job!

  • @mariastellamelendez8670
    @mariastellamelendez8670 2 года назад +2

    I was so happy to see you asked your beautiful children help. I raised 4 children, we all worked together to make our home and yard organized. We lived in New England so we had to rake the leaves in Autumn everyone had a rake and we had a good time outside working together. The children are grownup now and love thier working lives.

  • @ldwernychuk
    @ldwernychuk 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for this video. I appreciate how you told us told us how you were mentally and physically feeling through out everything. And how you plan on modifying everything to work for your body and your mind. Great job!!

  • @kristyreed4923
    @kristyreed4923 2 года назад +15

    I love the Fly Lady system! She’s great for my ADD brain and makes it manageable. You did a fabulous job! I’m so inspired by you and now want to vacuum something.

  • @erinkimmel9479
    @erinkimmel9479 2 года назад +40

    As a newly married wife trying to take care of my first apartment I started with flylady but quickly modified it once I got daily routines down. You'll get there eventually. Fortunately I didn't have a lot of stuff then because we had no money and I moved countries when I got married. The decluttering is the key to making it easy to stay on top of daily routines and zones.

    • @tracywaring3769
      @tracywaring3769 2 года назад +2

      If we could all move countries before starting the fly lady system ,we could declutter so much , even better move to a dessert island we wouldn't need anything , just a basket to collect cocanuts,no zones and no clutter,definitely my idea of heaven, im off to tell husband we need to look for an island bye xx

  • @deecasey6893
    @deecasey6893 2 года назад +4

    The sewing room looks amazing you put a big dent in it

  • @michelesusanne1
    @michelesusanne1 2 года назад +9

    Caulking goes around the base of the toilet, except for the back, so if it leaks, the water will have a place to come out and you can see the leak right away. Great motivation!💯%

  • @nancyhurt7145
    @nancyhurt7145 2 года назад +2

    My fav is Minimal Mom that really got me to declutter first. I’ve followed Fly Lady too but you have to get rid of clutter first to make it so much easier!

  • @reginaeudy9249
    @reginaeudy9249 2 года назад +9

    You did a great job! I continually searched for a cleaning system that worked and I tried everything. When I found FlyLady it was a lightbulb moment for me. I finally found a system that worked for me and I've been doing it for over 5 years. You'll find the zones will get easier, especially if you've decluttered, because they're not as dirty and it's even quicker to clean. Keep up the great work.

  • @SuzySylvania
    @SuzySylvania 2 года назад +3

    Dang, girl! You got so much done!
    I needed your motivational videos 35 years ago! Your complete honesty and openness is a breath of fresh air! I love the music, too!

  • @vmontemayor1288
    @vmontemayor1288 2 года назад +2

    You did a fantastic job! Dealing with depression is a task alone, I love how you tackled a lot of areas and didn’t spend all day

  • @ElizabethJW
    @ElizabethJW 2 года назад +3

    Okay you are soooo relatable! When you said you know your body and 15 mins isn’t realistic I know exactly what you mean. Love that I just found your channel 🤗💗

  • @emilywoods4869
    @emilywoods4869 2 года назад +3

    I have chronic pain, MDD, GAD and perfectionism, so I can relate so much. Your channel is super encouraging, thank you for sharing. I’m trying to change my mindset that any cleaning I get done, no matter how small, is a win.
    God bless. 🌸

  • @toyinokon8047
    @toyinokon8047 2 года назад +1

    Great job, I am not a subscriber but I check-in from time to time.
    You mentioned people gave good suggestions so I hope you don’t mind me adding one or two. For your rest days and or any days maybe sort your towels and beddings in a separate bin and have your gals (and son when he is a little older) do that laundry once or twice a week. For folding the sheets my siblings and I used to play a game called “patty cake” and that is how my mum taught us to fold sheets and large items until we could do it on our own. With time hopefully they will learn to do their own laundry also. And for maintaining motivation, the second suggestion is a check list or calendar “in the laundry room” for tracking the days they complete the sheets and towels including folding and maybe a reward for each month they actually complete the laundry and folding. In the meantime We are all Cheering you on, Take as many rest days as you need and as time goes on hopefully you all will find that balance that works for your family! Be Well.

  • @Aphantys
    @Aphantys 2 года назад +3

    I know how you feel. We were used to clean the house for hours! Now we take it by areas, bedrooms one day, bathrooms the other and another day for kitchen and livingroom.
    Thanks for the video

  • @lynnhendley8910
    @lynnhendley8910 2 года назад +3

    The Key is not to overwhelmed and burnout. Plus giving yourself Grace. It's okay whatever plan works for you and It's okay . To do one two things or a bunch depending on how you feel for that day. . Love your videos. Thank you for keeping it real.

  • @madzabinga8382
    @madzabinga8382 2 года назад +17

    Shannon, you are helping me so much. I resonated with everything you said, and found this video really motivating and a great explanation of FlyLady, which has been overwhelming for me to follow in the past. Thank you so much! You are a bright shiny star here in the RUclips world. Hope to see your channel continue to grow!

  • @amber2981
    @amber2981 2 года назад +3

    Hi Shannon! I just finished watching your Q&A video. You have no idea how much you have helped droves of us who struggle everyday. You are such a blessing! I have chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. This year has been especially tough because I’ve been forced to stay in bed most of this year suffering from extreme exhaustion. I still have Christmas up and haven’t been able to clean house since Christmas Eve. 🤦‍♀️ I’ve never celebrated St Patty’s Day with Santa Claus but here goes! 😂 You talked in the video about your friend who you asked to help clean your home who hurt you so terribly. It broke my heart. Friends are there to lift us up and provide love and support. Please know this. Her response was a direct reflection of her-not you. Something had to be going on with her (or sadly, lacking within her) because her response makes zero sense. You are such a lovely person, inside and out, and you did not deserve being treated that way. Not by her, not by anyone. You are a rock star to me and I’m sure tons of others! I cannot thank you enough for your channel. I pray God will continue to give you the energy, time and strength you need to keep going-in life and on RUclips!! ❤️

    • @LeafLikeOnATree
      @LeafLikeOnATree  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for this sweet thoughtful comment 🥰

  • @racheltheshadesoforange8700
    @racheltheshadesoforange8700 2 года назад +3

    I have been binge watching your videos since I found your channel this week. I love how real and open you are on camera. And you have given me so much motivation to declutter my own house. Thank you for sharing your home with us!

  • @pigsfly08
    @pigsfly08 2 года назад +12

    Great video- I started by watching Cass’s channel “clutterbug” to find my organization style. I also had the rest of my family take her clutter bug test just so I knew how/why they kept their spaces in the home the way they did. Thru Cass (author of clutterbug) I was introduced to Dana K White’s channel “A Slob Comes Clean”. Her container method of keeping/organizing items really helped my teenager understand we only have so much room in our home. LOL Then I began watching Dawn’s channel “The Minimal Mom”. She is great also but I know I will never be a minimalist.

    • @LeafLikeOnATree
      @LeafLikeOnATree  2 года назад +2

      I should do that with my family. Great suggestion!

    • @ptcreations8947
      @ptcreations8947 2 года назад +3

      LOVE Dana! She has literally saved me so many times with her method lol.... ❤

    • @lesjay6968
      @lesjay6968 2 года назад +1

      Dana changed my life...my way of thinking..5steps..easy peasy

    • @lesjay6968
      @lesjay6968 2 года назад +1

      Decluttered 40 yrs of stuff...using Dana's method...it worked for me...fly lady is too complicated for me lol

  • @monicamary5281
    @monicamary5281 2 года назад +5

    Love how you’re channel makes us all feel more related too! I am a mom of a three year old, two year old and a newborn in the next few weeks and I love the realness of you’re channel!

    • @martinemikita9281
      @martinemikita9281 2 года назад

      Omg... my kids were the same years apart... now they are 19,18, and 16.... it was ROUGH.... Of course it's soo rewarding however, it was so so hard!!! Just do what u can... I'm very OCD, however I had to learn to relax... snuggle ur newborn as much as u can... of course the other children as well.... u know how it is tho... the 2 and 3 year old wld rather run around and be silly!!!

  • @valeriericedorf2128
    @valeriericedorf2128 2 года назад

    I like how down to earth and practical you are.

  • @Joybug_51
    @Joybug_51 2 года назад +6

    What a start to Fly Lady cleaning! I love to watch Diane in Denmark for her fly lady routines. Look through her video list for 42 Baby Steps. She is the woman who inspired the Secret Slob, but also stresses self care and shares so many great ideas and how to fit them into your week, including planning for friends and treats.

    • @hamburg42010
      @hamburg42010 Год назад +2

      I watch also Diane of Denmark also

  • @tinariddell6234
    @tinariddell6234 2 года назад +4

    I think you set up a really realistic plan for yourself with reasonable goals and lots of “small wins” built in!! And yes, decluttering along the way will give you less inventory to manage and have to clean around. You got this!!!

  • @leeann5588
    @leeann5588 2 года назад +10

    Wow you sure got a lot done & it looks great!! Love the idea of cleaning by zones with the help of checklists. You knocked it out of the ballpark! I am so very proud of everything you do. I love you so much!!

  • @ambermcclellan6920
    @ambermcclellan6920 2 года назад +12

    So smart to track your time and adjust accordingly. I didn’t do that initially with flylady and regretted it.
    Your zone 1 looks great! Thank you for inspiring me to get back on the flylady routines! 💕

  • @brendadunston9895
    @brendadunston9895 2 года назад +7

    Hi Shannon! You did an awesome job. This week I have started to watch "Melinda plain and simple" her videos are inspiring to me. Her kitchen drawers are so organized....new GOAL for me!

  • @anoukweustink9592
    @anoukweustink9592 2 года назад +8

    Great job Shannon! I use the flylady system to help recover from depression, it is a stuggle still, but having everything on a check list keeps my head a little less full. And checking of stuff is really a good feeling😉

    • @LeafLikeOnATree
      @LeafLikeOnATree  2 года назад +4

      This is very encouraging. I’m hoping it helps me too when I’m going through depressive episodes.

  • @cherylcoolidge8249
    @cherylcoolidge8249 2 года назад

    I have used the flylady plan for years. It has helped me maintain an uncluttered clean home.

  • @AWanderingEye
    @AWanderingEye 2 года назад +4

    For folks not yet up to zone cleaning: here's one new habit for everyone in house to adopt: See something on the floor? Pick it up! Learned this from my ol Nana. She would even pick up stray threads from the carpet as she spent time in a room. Keeps you physically active, incrementally keeps space at "tidy enough" between weekly reset/monthly zone clean.

  • @delovelyday430
    @delovelyday430 2 года назад

    Your a breath of fresh air...domestically challenged 😁love that I understand you so well glad I found your channel ttfn!!

  • @deniselatimer5675
    @deniselatimer5675 2 года назад +8

    I love your idea for changing up the timing of the zones. I have tried following flylady before and it frustrated me when I only had a day or two for the last zone. I think I am stealing this idea and going to try and figure out something that will work for me. I have decluttered and tidy but suck at keeping up on the deep cleaning. Thanks for keeping it real. I don’t need to see perfect, I need to see reality! Love your videos!

  • @sherinichols6404
    @sherinichols6404 2 года назад +9

    I love your zone cleaning. I was just looking into in. For the bathroom, if you want to keep the pedestal sink, you could add a cabinet above the toilet for storage.

  • @leighcochran8276
    @leighcochran8276 2 года назад +6

    Great job ❤️ a few posts back I said I was going to work on my master bedroom closet. I GOT IT DONE! everything is organized and dusted and wiped down, vacuumed, and tidied up. I also decluttered some clothes

  • @shaneswing1114
    @shaneswing1114 2 года назад

    Just started watching your videos!! I love you!! You are funny, and personable!! Your makeup is professional!!
    I am way overweight, have Diabetes, bad knee and hip and chronic Bipolar. I am 67 but in my heart I am 40!!
    I have just lost 15 pounds by smaller portions and very little sweets or potatoes! Got 70 more to go.. will be slow.
    Today hubs and I cleaned rugs, dusted, vacuumed, cleaned microwave, .he cleaned the entire vacuum cleaner, ran dishwasher with vinegar, ran stove for 3 hours to self clean and the washing machine to self clean for 4 hours.
    I cooked an easy dinner and of course cleaned kitchen as soon as we finished eating.
    Our kids are grown and live out of state.
    Keep going but give yourself time to rest.
    One zone a week sounds good but your zone 1 was so much at one time!!
    You must have a huge home.
    Blessings to you!! You are awesome!!
    I follow Jessie Christine and Cleaning Therapy with Jenny.

  • @tarat26
    @tarat26 2 года назад +4

    Thank you for this and your words. Am slowly accepting my health issues and pain are chronic. I have been in denial and pushing myself to do more instead - often resulting in me being burnt out and unable to do anything for days. Thanks for sharing xx

    • @LeafLikeOnATree
      @LeafLikeOnATree  2 года назад +2

      I think when we admit to ourselves that the fatigue and pain is out of our immediate control we can be kinder to ourselves when we don't get it all done and allow time for our bodies to rest.

  • @sarahcoateshealth
    @sarahcoateshealth 2 года назад

    Really loved when you said marathon cleaning left you wore out with no plan to maintain it. That is exactly how I have been cleaning and didn’t realize how it felt until I heard you verbalized it

  • @AuntiCapu
    @AuntiCapu 2 года назад

    I started Fly Lady in January. Just a friendly suggestion, the dress to shoes really helps! I have a pair of “inside” tennis shoes, and stopped wearing my slippers. It also helped my back. Keep up the great work!

  • @supkirsten
    @supkirsten 2 года назад +1

    I love this video 💜 You did such an amazing job on your office. Color me impressed. Do people say that anymore? I don’t care, I WAS impressed and inspired

  • @bethdiamond7287
    @bethdiamond7287 2 года назад

    You are the best thing ever for me. You get me moving. I will put you on and go at it while you go at it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I thank God for you. Blessings to you and your family 😊💗💗💗💗

    • @LeafLikeOnATree
      @LeafLikeOnATree  2 года назад

      This encourages me so much. Thank you for letting me know. I’m so thankful we have eachother to cheer on.

  • @SephoraBelle
    @SephoraBelle 2 года назад

    Your thought process is on point when you noted about maintaining a routine. The key to any successful outcome is consistency and as you note correctly, a Monster Clean is great, but if its not maintained consistently, you'll find yourself right back at Monster Cleaning Days again in no time. What I have found true is consistent cleaning offers maintenance, that your home doesn't get out of hand, the small but daily investment of time and effort works and it eliminates the need to letting your home go and then finding out when you do want it clean you have to put in hours and major effort. You're definitely on the right track, well done and all the best.

  • @michelepastele5347
    @michelepastele5347 2 года назад

    you are awesome ...thanks for sharing what you've done ... this is inspiring me to clean.

  • @katieevans4904
    @katieevans4904 2 года назад

    I hit play on a random suggestion video while cleaning my kitchen and was introduced to you. You might be my new bestie. I relate on so many levels, from extreme clutter issues, spoons, depression cleans, and marathon cleaning. I've never been able to fully take on the flylady method, but I LOVE the theory and think it can be life changing, especially for us spoonies. You've motivated me to get back on that wagon, so thank you! I'll be on this journey with you. 🖤

  • @belindaroberts3090
    @belindaroberts3090 2 года назад +2

    I so love how real you are ❤

  • @marycumpston1149
    @marycumpston1149 2 года назад +1

    I just found your videos and I love your realness! I also am a huge fan of Flylady and The Secret Slob. You are doing so amazing, and you are absolutely beautiful♥ I hope to get into the zones a little better. I pretty much have the routines but the zones somehow make me feel overwhelmed. Hopefully I will keep getting ideas as you go along! Your house looks great!

  • @carrierangel9573
    @carrierangel9573 2 года назад

    I discovered The Secret Slob about a month ago. Like you, I deal with chronic health issues, mostly pain related. I am also a stay at home homeschooling mom. Today I was trying to find a video to motivate me. Thank you. I look forward to seeing more!

  • @moms9457
    @moms9457 2 года назад

    As a spoonie, the flylady makes so much sense to me too. One thing that helped is being okay with taking 2 weeks for a zone sometimes. If you have a few bad days in a week and can only handle your morning/evening routines then the zones get the shaft. The basic routines do enough to keep my house from looking too crazy, and once I started, my family kind of got used to the order in the house- the weirdest thing happens where they can keep it going on your bad days. They might not be wiped perfectly but my counters don't generally have things that stay on them longer than necessary.

  • @christinewallace9251
    @christinewallace9251 2 года назад

    You are doing awesome.
    I love your laundry room design. It’s so pretty and creative!!!

  • @jonnaborosky8836
    @jonnaborosky8836 2 года назад

    I added some beautiful peel and stick tiles to a small wall in my bathroom. It has the look if stone mixed with brushed brass pieces scattered throughout. The brushed brass matches the hardware. It was so simple and very low cost. People have actually gasped over how good it looks.

  • @margaretsofocleous8137
    @margaretsofocleous8137 2 года назад

    Flylady says you shouldn't start zone until you clear the clutter from your house but we don't live in a perfect world. I still have loads of clutter . That is my weakness. I have a very disabled husband and I have fibromyalgia. I try to keep my routines going and because I have help twice a week for a few hours that is when we do the weekly home and zone cleaning. During lockdown here in Cyprus due to covid I had no help so I did a weekly homeblessing hour on a Monday and just 15 zone cleaning minutes a day zone cleaning along with my routines on the other days with the exception of Sunday which I treated as a day off from zone cleaning. I absolutely loved Diane in Denmark doing the 31 babysteps and weekly homeblessing hour as I learnt so much from her. Steph came later a d she is absolutely fantastic too. I really enjoyed your video. You did so well

  • @LeeAnnKaplan
    @LeeAnnKaplan 2 года назад

    Marilyn’s Way is simplified FlyLady for those of us with chronic illness ❤️

    • @LeeAnnKaplan
      @LeeAnnKaplan 2 года назад

      Also I’ve worn both my underwear and leggings inside out several times at the same time! We all have those days 😂

  • @morelikekoolva
    @morelikekoolva 2 года назад +1

    What a great modification getting you started! I love flylady for managing my space with my depression. It keeps slumps shorter when I don't also have to crawl my way out of mess too. Love this for you!

  • @joannebailey7463
    @joannebailey7463 2 года назад

    I have been "Domestically Challenged" my whole life so I hear you! I am 72 and live alone in an apartment so you would think it would be clean...nope...cuz like you I have a body that now tells me off when I do anything strenuous and I have Osteoarthritis in both knees, my left hip and my right hand. I actually started following FlyLady at about the same age as you are now... Ironically I heard about her through my one stepdaughter...her father was 10 years older than me so she was only 18 years younger than me. I also watch The Secret Slob. You are down to earth and you adapt FlyLady to fit your body's ability to handle so much and no more! Your comment about looking yourself in the mirror at the end reminded me of Mel Robbins ...she says every morning look yourself in the mirror and give yourself a "high five". High fives give you a dopamine boost!

  • @SandHock
    @SandHock 2 года назад +2

    You are such an inspiration! I am so glad I found your channel and have been sharing you with everyone I know. Thanks for sharing your limitations and struggles. I have not been well for several years due to multiple hospitalizations and the struggle is real, trying to get strength and stamina back has been a long road. I am simply overwhelmed and by the time I get things together or even a plan of action, I am exhausted and down for another day. Thanks for being my inspiration that it’s okay to rest when your body says rest. The mess didn’t happen overnight and neither will the organizing. Have a blessed day!

    • @LeafLikeOnATree
      @LeafLikeOnATree  2 года назад

      This makes my heart so happy. Thank you for sharing. It takes time to get bounce back from major health events. I am glad you are taking the rest days. And thanks for sharing the channel. That is the biggest compliment!

  • @laurasgarden3205
    @laurasgarden3205 2 года назад +1

    Hey hey. Your video just randomly popped up for me. Love watching!! I’ve been married almost 14 years and I’m just figuring out what works for me. The Secret Slob is my game changer. Couldn’t get through the day without her.
    Also, the FlyLady says to declutter first bit that meant to be done as a whole. Go through your house and declutter EVERYTHING then you can start zone cleaning. It will make some cleaning sooo much nicer to do and will help with the mental part of it all. I promise it will work out better that way. I tried zone cleaning several times before I decluttered and it did not work at all. Was taking too long to zone clean and I got frustrated. Can t wait to watch more if your videos while I’m folding laundry, doing dishes or making dinner😘😘

  • @sarahmegga
    @sarahmegga 2 года назад

    I love that the rug for the bathroom landed so perfectly! 😀

  • @josephinegiuffrida2802
    @josephinegiuffrida2802 2 года назад +1

    I just found your changeless snd zi am inspired by your commitment to organize your home. It’s not a easy task but you seem to be following in the right direction. Keep up the good work and positive attitude

  • @pammiteff3219
    @pammiteff3219 Год назад

    Thanks for the great inspiration! I started the fly lady system, but fell off the wagon before I got to round 2 with zone cleaning. You have inspired me to try again. I like the small successes the flylady give you instead of the failures of trying to be perfect at everything. Thank you again for the inspiration.

  • @christym7806
    @christym7806 2 года назад +5

    Loved this! I am also starting zone cleaning. The biggest thing is having a spot on my phone to make a list of all the "squirrels" as I clean, then I tackle those on my "anti-procrastinaton day". Great job on all you accomplished. You are a rock-star!

    • @missmustache4207
      @missmustache4207 2 года назад

      Whats a squirrel?

    • @christym7806
      @christym7806 2 года назад +2

      @@missmustache4207 Any side projects that are found in the space I am cleaning. For example when cleaning my bathroom I find a prescription I need to fill. Instead of calling the pharmacy right then, I put it on a list and conquer the list on my anti- procrastination day that I do every Wednesday.

    • @Daringtobemyself
      @Daringtobemyself 2 года назад

      Love your idea about listing and saving your squirrels for anti- procrastination day. That would help me from getting side-tracked constantly. I might even make some progress in my home. 🌟

    • @christym7806
      @christym7806 2 года назад

      @@Daringtobemyself I love your screen name! That's awesome! Making a list as I go is also helping me remember things that I normally would forget to do until it is too late.

  • @phylliscampbell2325
    @phylliscampbell2325 11 месяцев назад

    I am so impressed! I know the video was sped up, but you were able to clean up quickly and efficiently!!! And look how beautiful it is! I’m hoping you will do a whole house tour when you are further into this system. Congrats on a great job!

  • @lindamcdermott8157
    @lindamcdermott8157 2 года назад

    I am inspired by how you had a plan and stuck to it and checked off what is done. That has to give you great satisfaction. I do 15 minute tasks, especially ones I easily could procrastinate, I set the timer on my phone and usually find myself hitting repeat, sometimes a couple of times. The 15 minutes serves as the incentive to get the task started. Your list would be very helpful.
    I also sew and do crafts, I envy you the devoted space. What kind of crafts do you do?

  • @barbaraguttman7422
    @barbaraguttman7422 2 года назад

    I want to thank you for your videos. It is so inspiering to have someone who understands the strugle of cleaning and tiding up with depression. It give me understanding that I am not alone and also tips how to work with my motivation problem and low energy. Bless you and you have a fan from Hungary now. Go go sister!

  • @patriciaalldred1036
    @patriciaalldred1036 2 года назад +1

    Shannon - you’re going to love Fly Lady. A little bit all the time is all it takes - and the routine is so satisfying you’ll push yourself to do it - maybe on your bad days!

  • @jowatson2607
    @jowatson2607 2 года назад

    I follow The Organised Mum Method. It really helps me stay on top of my house without overdoing things 👍🏻

  • @taylorbates6701
    @taylorbates6701 2 года назад +4

    Great job! I too am “domestically challenged” haha love that! Your eyes are gorgeous btw! Have a good day ❤️

  • @heathergruenberg3273
    @heathergruenberg3273 2 года назад +1

    I burst out laughing about the 'pant's thing'.. You did an amazing job! Breaking big jobs into smaller ones is really the answer!! Very motivating! I LOVE your craft room!!

  • @alibali193
    @alibali193 2 года назад

    I watch a few lifestyle channels. Mostly on no volume as my headphones are broken. But I save yours for when I can relax and listen in because your humour makes me laugh after a hard day

    • @LeafLikeOnATree
      @LeafLikeOnATree  2 года назад

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I appreciate this so much.

  • @AWanderingEye
    @AWanderingEye 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for what you're doing here Ms Leaf!

  • @dorothyodenthal128
    @dorothyodenthal128 2 года назад +1

    So look forward to your videos. Waiting for the next one.😊

  • @nadinewilliamson1037
    @nadinewilliamson1037 2 года назад +1

    Great work. I totally love the fly lady... like you, I adapted to my own needs. I have found its easier to stay on top of everything if I put things away right after use. I also have been training the family. Know... it gets easier. Sending you a hug.

  • @just-me6023
    @just-me6023 6 месяцев назад

    Love that your doing this video and showing how to manage while managing a disease. My husband has CRPS and taking advantage of a good day is so critical. He has spoons too! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @HawslingSam
    @HawslingSam 2 года назад +1

    I'm so proud of you
    I started watching you when you started your channel. I love seeing you improve and the house seems much cleaner especially the Craft closet 😍

  • @cassysatterfield5860
    @cassysatterfield5860 2 года назад +1

    OMGosh! When you said between the chalk left and the welcome mat it sets expectations low. Oh. My. Goodness. I almost fell over laughing!! 🙃 😆 🤣 This is my first time to see one of your videos and I subscribed because I can tell you're my kind of girl! We have a lot in common. I've been doing flylady off and on for 16 years.. this is the kick in the pants I need to get back to it! 💓💓💓

    • @LeafLikeOnATree
      @LeafLikeOnATree  2 года назад

      Yay! Thanks for hoping on this journey with me

  • @lindahill1199
    @lindahill1199 2 года назад

    I've been following FlyLady 1 1/2 years now. I like the Zone idea and it works better for me. I don't do play day but I do try to schedule one day for errands and doctor appointments, if any, on a Thursday if possible. I like her videos but tune in every day. You have a beautiful house and I hope you'll find some peace. We're all in the same boat.

  • @laurasimpson7650
    @laurasimpson7650 2 года назад

    OhmyLANTA! Bravo! You did such a fab job!