I decluttered and cleaned my entire house and it took almost a year and a half. It was done every tuesday for 1-2 hours hours per week. It was the only day I could do all this extra work. It worked and its done but now I am back to the beginning but it is so much easier cleaning now with so much stuff gone and so much deep- cleaning already done :)
Monica Young what’s your secret I been decluttering years and bags and it doesn’t look like I did nothing ...congrats on ur home I’m trying to do the same looking for peace in the mess
@@ceciliavalencia7656 If you haven't watched KonMari then try it. I've done my and my fiance's room and it's great, now just casual daily cleaning because of dust and some dirty clothes, which takes around 10-15 minutes. I have some free time at work right now due to christmas and new year, so now I'm doing the kitchen. One drawer at a time and now only two left of entire kitchen! In just two days of working on it! It really sparks joy, when you see, that deep cleaning does something and makes you go further with it, even if you started with only 15 mins, bcoz you did not want to start. If you don't see any progress then probably you are not throwing out stuff you should (bcoz you are not using the stuff but still keeping it). Or maybe you could invest in some furniture, that makes it easier to keep stuff organized?
A list of the tips in this video (bc Lord knows I'll need them written down 😬) 1. Block your time 2. Schedule out tasks and to-do's 3. Break it down into J.O.B.s 4. Track your wins 5. Write things down 6. Track your progress 7. Work in sprints, not marathons 8. Set timers 9. Reward yourself 10. Find an accountability partner
I struggle with depression- it's just a natural part of my life that I've learned to manage. My biggest tip: whatever is your least favorite job on your to-do list, tackle that FIRST. Tackle it while your energy is highest, and once it's done, all the remaining jobs are no big deal
I hope you’re able to find a way to not be depressed since we all deserve to be happy. I know when I get depressed I try to exercise or go for a walk, take deep breaths, talk to someone or myself to figure out a way to move forward. I’m in no way saying I’m an expert but those things help me.
Love the timer idea! Hubby and I set a timer for 15 minutes tonight, and cleaned up 3x faster than we normally would. And by the end of it, he was telling me a story about how he got sonic the hedge hog candy as a kid one time that he pretended made him go super fast, and I started singing the "Gotta go fast!" Theme song as we cleaned. Way more fun than cleaning usually is. 🤣
My mom was a work horse. She helps me be motivated. I think of all the great things she managed to do with little to no help; and I think, "I can do this!"
YES! Totally agree! When I started writing down my goals daily and planning my day in 15-min increments, my productivity, finances, and overall happiness went to new heights! THANKS FOR SHARING!
I'm SO proud of you! Being pregnant with twins is such hard work not to mention having 6 other kids and running a business. If you can do it I can with just twins. :)
Thank you for putting things like "got dressed instead of staying in pjs" or "made the bed today" in your wins list. I struggle with brushing my teeth every day, partly due to depression (which I am treating) and because I work from home. It's difficult for me to justify spending the time getting all dressed up, if I'm not leaving the house. But seeing that on your list was so ... uplifting, and it's comforting to know I'm not the only one who sees those as wins. (Using daily planning I've brushed my teeth at least once a day, every day since 1/1/21, which is a huge win.)
I don't have children, but my sister is a big advocate of Parenting with Love and Logic. The website is loveandlogic.com, they have a book (maybe books?) And I believe also do seminars.
Susan Johnson well I love your sister already just for her values with regards to children, which happen to be the same as mine ! ... and now I will go and check out her book
For daily fresh-ups of Jordan vitamin, I use Facebook and Instagram, but for the mainstream of positive energy and boosting power to feel and get motivated, your RUclips MOVIES are the best.
You know that Netflix cleaning series with that japanese woman, right? Jordan... pls call Netflix and help people budget!😂 I want to see this so, so, so bad!!
I don't really watch vids 2x or 3x except for Jordan's tips. It's been months that I am struggling. Good thing that these videos are helping me. They serves as my vitamins. My lifestyle is now so much different. My money comes to important matters and priorities, but yeah sometimes it makes me overthink. Thank you for being such an inspiration. And to whomever is reading this, I think you are here because you feel like unmotivated, but keep going. The fact that we are anxious about the things that needs to be done, it is a sign of progress. Just keep going. Jordan, we love videos like this. 3rd time for this video.
❤️🙏🥰 Yes!!! Motivated and dedicated! 👌Who else jumped for joy and clicked the second Jordan’s video popped up! Her tips are the absolute best and always help us stay motivated, encouraged, and educated about easy ways to budget, meal plan, and care for our family. God bless you, your beautiful family, and all your awesome viewers. xoxo Fernelle (fyi: your block scheduling tips changed my life🙏)
I LOVE how practical is your advice. I watched the other productivity videos and took some of your tips, gradually implemented them and THEY WORK LIKE MAGIC. For example, setting the timer for chores. I did it for myself, then for my little kids. They do it (almost always) without complaining.
Jordan, I love your channel! In the last two weeks that I've been watching your videos, you helped me get our family's budget in order and begin the process of decluttering our house before we move out of state in a few months. This week alone my daughter and I filled 6 white tall trash bags of trash and 5 white tall bags of donations. I dropped it all off today and what a weight has been lifted from us. I'm taking this weekend off to relax my body because that was a lot of physical work with movement on my back. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I will continue watching your videos for motivation. I also have been recommending you to all of my friends and family. Your new fan, Ruby
22 years of parenting has taught me a lot. To me yelling was a habit. I was in the habit of yelling. I was just hurting my throat. I stopped yelling and became more effective at using my words.
Great accomplishment! Could you share a few advices? E.g., how to make yourself heard, when the kids (all ages...) do NOT want to listen? Thanks in advance!
Dude I've never clicked so fast. I'm literally hiding in my kitchen stuffing my face with cookies, browsing RUclips because I don't want to do all the things I need to do!
Stefani West You got this!! Jump up and do something productive for 15 minutes! ;) Then sit down for a bit and feel really good about those cookies, knowing they’re rewards. ♡
Meagan Rohler I’ve noticed as soon as I sit down I never get back up haha! My reward has to be something other than sitting down if it’s earlier in the day. I like to save my laundry folding for the evening so I can sit down and watch tv while doing it :)
Brittany Ream I totally get that! I love doing things productive when sitting down too! I mostly was talking in terms of someone isn’t going to do something otherwise! :)
Thanks for this! I would love a video on parenting!! How the heck do you discipline, parent, teach, all the things to your kiddos!? They always seem so well behaved in your videos and the fact that they actually do the things you teach them for around the house blows my mind..... and I only have one kid 🙈
I love this video!! I tried the J.O.B. system last year and I love it! help me accomplish so many things and projects. After some time, it becomes like a game, you want to cross off as many things as possible! It sounds weird, but when I don’t have any motivation, I watch someone motivated do what I need to get done. I need to go to the gym? While I prepare my bags and get ready (even if I don’t want to go), I watch this very motivated and happy person doing a workout, and suddently I feel like I can do it too! 💪🏻
Vanessa Saindon-Larivière I LOVE DOING THIS!!! If I have no energy to get up in the morning and clean the office, for example, I watch office organizing transformation and tips videos!😍
They live in Utah where there’s no weather not even earthquakes. The weather (severe kinds) are the center of my attention and my obsession that would get neutral in the middle very bored and very fun.
Two years ago in October I decided to do this as I'm a recovering self diagnosed hoarder. Very organized but too much stuff regardless. Did it in blocks, videoed myself doing it everyday for a month. It was amazing what else got declutterred and how my mindset has changed. I celebrated the two year anniversary by doing the same areas on video again. Get this over that time I've made over $5K by selling stuff, donated almost $2k worth of other things (clothes, craft supplies, building supplies, etc.) to daycares, schools, restore stores, and other stores that take donations, recycled over 100 gal. of papers, donated over 3500 books, and threw away so many pounds of garbage that I didn't keep track! J-O-B really really works!!
I always write down my goals for the year and break them up into each month to try an accomplish them all. Cross them off🙌 I’m going to try the block schedule new for me
Attitude determines attitude! I've realized that if I just start, just take the first step, everything else comes easier. Lately, I've been scheduling out my entire day. I've been doing this for 2 weeks and my bed is made every morning, I get dressed and put makeup on everyday, my house is staying clean, I'm even applying moisturizer and sunscreen! Overall, scheduling is the best thing I've done to motivate myself.
I'm so happy right now! I have a 1 yrs old and a 3 week old and it's been so hard to stay on top of things. I have been waiting for this video since my son was born. The timing is awesome. This is exactly what I've been needing. A way to be and to stay motivated. Thank you Jordan Page, your the best.
Amazed by this lady in 2 weeks straight now. RUclips. Instagram. Your blog. Where else? I do not know if you can read this now. I think the twins are on their way by now. The content is beyond awesome. Thank you. I'm watching this on a weekend cause I think I was exhausted the whole week.
Thank you for all the great tips. My goals for January are to deep clean my whole house, declutter, minimize, organize...also I wanna try to do meal planning and by deep cleaning my house this month I'm hoping that I will be able to stay on top of it this year and not feel so overwhelmed every single day/week. This morning i did my 2 little boy's bedroom (they share a room) washed the walls and everything and declutter their closet to. Also deep cleaned the guest bathroom and got rid of towels and cleaning stuff I never use Feels so good to have those 2 rooms all cleaned and organized
Good for you girl! I am right behind you. We are so busy during the Holidays that I am lucky to keep my dishes done. Now that things have finally calmed down, I am so fired up to get started! Thank you so much for the motivation. 😉
I was watching one of my favorite Mennonite ladies, (The Menonite Mom) her 2020 Resolutions video, and she gave you, Jordan Page a shout out on your block scheduling!!!! Love both your channels! ❤
I use your block system since November and my house have never been so tidy 😂 It is awesome what can happen within a couple mins! I always use Alexa and Google to set timers, so I dont need to touch my phone 😅 I also find that bullet journal is a great addition to your tips and schedule
This popped up at the absolute best time! Just made my block schedule 2 days ago but was still struggling this morning to get going. Watched this as I folded 3 loads of laundry 😂
One of my new year resolutions, is to stop being so lazy. I would often wonder why I wasn't able to get things done, well starting the day off playing games on my phone isn't a great start. Here's to getting more done in 2020!!
Yes! I've found that being on my phone, no matter what I'm doing on it, I spend waaaayyy too much time on it and my day feels wasted. Sometimes I'll turn my ringer up and just put it on the other side of the house so I'm not messing with it. 😂
I just found this channel today and I’m binge watching(actually listening while I clean and organize my apartment)! Your family is goals! It is literally how I want to live - going after what I want after the life I want while having a big family and maintaining my faith as well as my family’s! Although we are follow different religions, I absolutely love your how dedicated you guys are to teach your children your beliefs and values. Much love! ❤️
Your block scheduling system has been a game changer for me. I thought I was tapped out with time but in reality I had time to add more tasks and projects to my day. So SO helpful
I loved this!! Perfect timing. This YEAR, i want to be healthier and work on my finances. Healthier, meaning emotionally, spiritually and physically. 😍
I like to think of it as a daily planner and then the block schedule is a habit planner. Like doing the same type of activities during the block. They might never be the same every day, but each activity falls into the same types.
My life feels like a real life version of “If you give a mouse a cookie...” I love how you say it’s about dedication just as much as motivation! Motivation is there, but Squirrel!!! 😆
I just re organizing my kids room last Tuesday so far it's doing great now trying to find to time to declutter my room. So I am going to try to tackle that this week
My best friend is super into reorganizing right now and has been wanting to get into my home to reorganize it ALL. Sweet but not really something I'm comfortable with so I asked her help keep me accountable, message each other and praise me when something gets organize and give me any tips. Actually very helpful.
We did it, all day yesterday cleaned out my 2 freezers and inventoried them and made up meal plans for all of the goodies. Then we went to the store and spent half of our normal amount. When I say “we” my husband is on board as well!!! Thank you for helping me with the brain clutter. T
January 1 I took down all of my Christmas stuff, cleaned the kitchen and floors, organized the pantry and tried to get my new year starting off fantastic. January 2 I tried to start eating keto and cleaning up my health. January 2 by 4 pm I was eating cheese and crackers, watching Netflix and pondering ordering in pizza for dinner. My motivation just FIZzleD right out. LOL Today is a new day! I can be DEDICATED. I know I can.
Feeling a bit less productive and less energetic today and right now started to put down on my office notebook what office and home chores I have completed since started the day at 7am. So many tasks I have done............Well done to me and to you, Jordan that made my brain realize it.
Yes, yes, yes to acknowledging victories and crossing off to-do list items! Dedication rather than finding motivation is an awesome piece of wisdom. Another tip we all know about and need: get enough sleep. 😊
I would LOOOOOVE if you could do an advice video on tips for preparing for your first baby. My husband and I are still trying to figure out when we want to have our first, so thoughts from an experienced mama would be awesome!
Jusr found your channel and boy do I need your tips heavy duty. I just don't get organized in any way with no motivation. I planned to get with this listening to you, thanks for making my day!! Happy New Year!!!
I struggle with bouts of anxiety and depression, which can make staying motivated/ momming so hard 😫 these are three things that work for me: 1. Make a to do list for each day with 5 things MAX. On that list, I always include at least one thing I know I'm going to do no matter what (like take my son to preschool) so I can cross at least one thing off. Then I'll include one thing that is a stretch- on a good day, it might be cleaning out the closet, on a bad day, maybe it's just taking a shower. Prioritizing only 5 things (or less) a day really makes me look at what is most important, and I find I am way more likely to get all the things done, unlike when I made lists of 10+ things I would maybe cross off 2. 2. 5 minute productivity breaks. Usually that 5 min is all I need to get going and do 10+ more minutes, then I feel good about being an overachiever 😂 3. I've released myself of the responsibility of cleaning other family member's stuff. My husband does his own laundry and cleans up after himself; if he leaves his socks on the floor, I leave them there for him to deal with. I help my kids with laundry, but they are responsible for picking up their own toys, putting their own dishes in the sink, etc. If they haven't cleaned up their own stuff, I leave it 🤷🏻♀️ our home might be slightly messier while they are learning, but I'm not a maid and releasing myself from that role has been a HUGE help mentally. I love your videos, they have been so helpful to me as I've tried to find time and money management systems that work!
I always say that I stay more motivated if my home is organized and clutter free because then everything has a home and Im not anxious about stuffing things wherever. I am in the middle of a major declutter which I donbeginjing of every year with mini declutters at least every 3 months, helps so much!!
I love the timer idea. I realized that I've already been doing everything in sprints w/out a timer. But stressing the whole while that I might not get it done. And if I didn't I'd be upset about. I realized also that I'm driving myself too hard as well because I'm usually doing 2 or more things at once. I will now try to also focus and think positively about what I have gotten done instead of stressing about what I might not get or haven't gotten done. When I actually think about it I really do accomplish a whole lot to be one person. But I never really give myself credit or a reward for it. Thanks so much!
I just finished your productivity bootcamp and it was a huge game changer! A video I would love to see is how you prepare yourself, house and family for a new baby. As someone who wants more kids would love to see your nesting ideas and systems you have in place before baby's arrival.
Thank you so much for the time you spend making these videos. You are an inspiration and helping me get out of a huge rut in motherhood. You help so many people and you are absolutely beautiful inside and out! Way to go for keeping it real!
👍🏻 Video request: your recipe binder pls show how you categorize/ organize it even share some favorite easy recipes. Trying to put together my own. Have a nice day
I have no words to appreciate you wow ! You are really very talented and active woman in the world with also having kids.... you are so hardworking person... very nice 👍 sharing precious tips and tricks. Thank you so much
Jordan, I love the analogy you use about the block schedule and school periods, especially because I'm a teacher so it really resonates with me. BUTTTTTT, it's just so hatd to implement at home. I love timing speed cleans but when it comes to blocking projects I just keep going until for the goal instead of the clock.
My job for today is ribbons and gift wrap, it’s in several places around the house. I’m gathering into one location and brutally sorting through only keeping what I will use and finding one home for it all.
I just jumped up, set 15 min on my timer and finally unpacked my bags from travelling that I've been looking at for a week feeling completely disinterested. Thanks so much 👏🏼👍🏻
To get motivated, I sometimes just need to get out of my head. Laying in bead, I think, I can just turn over and sleep, instead, I blank my mind to operate on automatic and just get up. I stop the voices saying just a little more sleep or I don’t want to, I deserve this, I need this etc etc. If I have to I just chant in my head one word directions, up up up then shower shower shower, dry dry dry, on and on till I’m in the rhythm. Usually the night before I plan my day in the order that is most efficient and effective. So it’s easy to say the one word over and over. One of my favorite ideas is yours- have a dance party while you work. Love it. I might listen to music but not dance. But a little cha cha in your step ups those happy endorphins.
am i in the 1% of people who just loves pure content of you & your fam? i love the sit down videos & informative stuff, but the reason i fell in love with you & this channel is because of the random videos & bits of your life ❤️
Wicked timing! I just had my daughter help me make 2 lists while I washed the dishes. 1 for daily tasks I want to be sure to get done everyday and the second for areas of the house I need decluttered but broken down into manageable tasks. I find that so true about just getting things written down to take the pressure of remembering off your mind. Now I can tackle something without having to think about what needs done. Thanks Jordan!
The only way I have been able to motivate myself in the past is to picture what it would look like done and feel the satisfaction I could feel if I followed thru. Works most of the time for me. I love the ideas in this video too. Will definitely give them a go! Thank you!
I've been trying to start using Mel robbins 5 second rule to get myself moving.... Sometimes I can do it without thinking and other times I have to use it again to get myself going.
The timer trick has helped me increase motivation and efficiency while cleaning! I have generally hated doing the dishes my whole life, so I made it a habit to let them stack up just to put off the chore as long as possible. When I would think about doing the dishes, I'd think, "Ugh, it's going to take SO long! I don't want to deal with this right now." Well, recently I challenged that perception by tracking how long it actually takes to do the work. At first when the kitchen was pretty trashed, it took me an hour or longer to get everything done. Now that I committed to getting all the dishes done and surfaces wiped down every day or every other day, I can be done in under 25 minutes! The task is wayyy more manageable now and I feel so proud to be on top of this longstanding issue! It has propeled my motivation and I've since tackled a lot of stuff around the house. 😀
My first pregnancy was twins, and I was strangely extra productive after, but I realize now it was because I had inadvertently block-scheduled my life around their nursing schedule😅 Every “struggle” is a chance to get sharper and more focused. I can’t wait to see how you thrive and grow with the new twins💕
I love the idea of block scheduling, but I have a hard time making it work with my work schedule. I basically work an 8 day work week that rotates between day and night works. I’m already OCD and highly organized, which makes life easier, but I wish someone would come out with a video on how to slay life and shift work...Tips and tricks on how to stay motivated when your schedule is never consistent.
Simply Me Tay And, yet...you felt this way “AS” you were getting it done, rather than instead of getting it done. GO YOU! You are a Rock Star! I wanna be YOU!
Thanks so much Jordan for your video today! I needed your encouragement to speed clean in 15 minutes. I've done this before when my kids were young. Now, I'm a stay home homemaker but since I have so much time, I have a hard time getting motivated! I needed the reminder! Keep it up! God bless you and your family!
Oh my gosh, i just LOVE YOU! I Get SOOOO motivated by watching your videos! And you help me reach new goals every week! You are amazing! Keep up the good work you are doing 👏🏼 it is HIGHLY appreciated ❤️
I don't know how you knew I needed this, but thank you so much. I've been struggling the last few months (mentally) & one of my goals for the new year/decade, was to find a way to get motivated to do things that so desperately need to be done. So thank you thank you thank you!
This is exactly what I needed!! You are so amazing and inspiring! I am going to use the journal, racing the timer, and reward system to help me stay on track with college. I always get distracted so easily.. saving my favorite shows for a reward for completing an assignment will be better than watching while completing it.. also going to invest in a journal to track my wins! That’s going to help a bunch!! Much love hope you’re doing great!
So thankful I saw this video. In the great search to get motivated & find ways to be motivated & find that one thing...I just needed to realize I need to dedicate myself to doing it!! Whatever it may be it’s up to me!! I have to take the responsibility and be dedicated to dedicate the time to do so!! Thanks! 👍
I got addicted to this vid. Again and again, watching this............feel like need more dedication and your positivity. Please put a red heart under my comment. I want to feel that you understand me.
Thank you so much! Another thing that helps me is watching those cleaning videos of people cleaning their messy houses. It makes me see it is totally possible.
I definitely do the timer trick! It’s amazing what you can do in 15 minutes...then what happens is that that momentum creates motivation and it makes me want to tackle another area for 15 minutes.
For me...not changing into something more comfortable when I get home from work (which is also nice for the hubby). And I never take my shoes off inside the house. Not everyone will like it, but it helps me to keep moving and stay active. If I take my shoes off, my feet are going on the couch...much harder to find motivation from lying on the couch 😬 Great video Jordan! Xxx from Amsterdam
Morning Freebs. July 8th, 2020, 9^32am. Let's start eating an elephant and welcome the new sprints of a new day. Thank You for all you are adding into my life.
I am so motivated to get things done but I can’t seem to get my two younger kids (2,3) to give me any time to even have a complete thought in my head. I would love some tips on getting things done even with little kids begging to be held, fed, and played with all day every day. Thanks JP 💕I’m am hiding in the bathroom just to type this lol
I decluttered and cleaned my entire house and it took almost a year and a half. It was done every tuesday for 1-2 hours hours per week. It was the only day I could do all this extra work. It worked and its done but now I am back to the beginning but it is so much easier cleaning now with so much stuff gone and so much deep- cleaning already done :)
Monica Young great tip 🙌🏻
Well done dolly! 😍😍
Thanks for sharing. I've been trying to clean & declutter my home for some time now. I'm going to try these motivation tipd as well as yours.
Monica Young what’s your secret I been decluttering years and bags and it doesn’t look like I did nothing ...congrats on ur home I’m trying to do the same looking for peace in the mess
@@ceciliavalencia7656 If you haven't watched KonMari then try it. I've done my and my fiance's room and it's great, now just casual daily cleaning because of dust and some dirty clothes, which takes around 10-15 minutes. I have some free time at work right now due to christmas and new year, so now I'm doing the kitchen. One drawer at a time and now only two left of entire kitchen! In just two days of working on it! It really sparks joy, when you see, that deep cleaning does something and makes you go further with it, even if you started with only 15 mins, bcoz you did not want to start.
If you don't see any progress then probably you are not throwing out stuff you should (bcoz you are not using the stuff but still keeping it). Or maybe you could invest in some furniture, that makes it easier to keep stuff organized?
A list of the tips in this video (bc Lord knows I'll need them written down 😬)
1. Block your time
2. Schedule out tasks and to-do's
3. Break it down into J.O.B.s
4. Track your wins
5. Write things down
6. Track your progress
7. Work in sprints, not marathons
8. Set timers
9. Reward yourself
10. Find an accountability partner
Thanks!
Janina Bergmann many thanks! 🥰🙌🏼
Came right here for the summary. Thanks
I struggle with depression- it's just a natural part of my life that I've learned to manage. My biggest tip: whatever is your least favorite job on your to-do list, tackle that FIRST. Tackle it while your energy is highest, and once it's done, all the remaining jobs are no big deal
I hope you’re able to find a way to not be depressed since we all deserve to be happy. I know when I get depressed I try to exercise or go for a walk, take deep breaths, talk to someone or myself to figure out a way to move forward. I’m in no way saying I’m an expert but those things help me.
@@Kpictures_NYC yes, as someone who deals with the public for my job, I often want to seek the stillness of being alone. Thank you for your kind words
Eat that frog!
first thought in my mind?! this qoute, that i love: you can never ALWAYS be motivated, so you must learn to be disciplined.
Yes !
So true.
Love the timer idea! Hubby and I set a timer for 15 minutes tonight, and cleaned up 3x faster than we normally would. And by the end of it, he was telling me a story about how he got sonic the hedge hog candy as a kid one time that he pretended made him go super fast, and I started singing the "Gotta go fast!" Theme song as we cleaned. Way more fun than cleaning usually is. 🤣
My mom was a work horse. She helps me be motivated. I think of all the great things she managed to do with little to no help; and I think, "I can do this!"
YES! Totally agree! When I started writing down my goals daily and planning my day in 15-min increments, my productivity, finances, and overall happiness went to new heights! THANKS FOR SHARING!
I'm SO proud of you! Being pregnant with twins is such hard work not to mention having 6 other kids and running a business. If you can do it I can with just twins. :)
Same! When I was pregnant with my twins I could barely move let alone feel motivated to put on makeup! Jordan looks amazing and is glowing!
Thank you for putting things like "got dressed instead of staying in pjs" or "made the bed today" in your wins list. I struggle with brushing my teeth every day, partly due to depression (which I am treating) and because I work from home. It's difficult for me to justify spending the time getting all dressed up, if I'm not leaving the house. But seeing that on your list was so ... uplifting, and it's comforting to know I'm not the only one who sees those as wins. (Using daily planning I've brushed my teeth at least once a day, every day since 1/1/21, which is a huge win.)
I’m a retired, empty nester. I enjoy learning from her as well-I believe it’s great to learn and better myself. I sure appreciate Jordan.
Could you PLEASE do a video about child discipline and rewards.
Rewards do not work! Look into conscientious parenting or free range parenting.
Check into Discipline without Distress by Judy Arnell.
I don't have children, but my sister is a big advocate of Parenting with Love and Logic. The website is loveandlogic.com, they have a book (maybe books?) And I believe also do seminars.
Parenting with Love and Logic is the best! :D
Susan Johnson well I love your sister already just for her values with regards to children, which happen to be the same as mine ! ... and now I will go and check out her book
For daily fresh-ups of Jordan vitamin, I use Facebook and Instagram, but for the mainstream of positive energy and boosting power to feel and get motivated, your RUclips MOVIES are the best.
You know that Netflix cleaning series with that japanese woman, right? Jordan... pls call Netflix and help people budget!😂 I want to see this so, so, so bad!!
That would be awsome
I would totally watch!
Marie Kondo?
Jeez. Yeah. Hey netflix, please call jordan.
I don't really watch vids 2x or 3x except for Jordan's tips. It's been months that I am struggling. Good thing that these videos are helping me. They serves as my vitamins. My lifestyle is now so much different. My money comes to important matters and priorities, but yeah sometimes it makes me overthink. Thank you for being such an inspiration. And to whomever is reading this, I think you are here because you feel like unmotivated, but keep going. The fact that we are anxious about the things that needs to be done, it is a sign of progress. Just keep going. Jordan, we love videos like this. 3rd time for this video.
❤️🙏🥰 Yes!!! Motivated and dedicated! 👌Who else jumped for joy and clicked the second Jordan’s video popped up! Her tips are the absolute best and always help us stay motivated, encouraged, and educated about easy ways to budget, meal plan, and care for our family. God bless you, your beautiful family, and all your awesome viewers. xoxo Fernelle (fyi: your block scheduling tips changed my life🙏)
I absolutely adore how transparent and real you are. Thank you.
I LOVE how practical is your advice.
I watched the other productivity videos and took some of your tips, gradually implemented them and THEY WORK LIKE MAGIC. For example, setting the timer for chores. I did it for myself, then for my little kids. They do it (almost always) without complaining.
Jordan,
I love your channel! In the last two weeks that I've been watching your videos, you helped me get our family's budget in order and begin the process of decluttering our house before we move out of state in a few months. This week alone my daughter and I filled 6 white tall trash bags of trash and 5 white tall bags of donations. I dropped it all off today and what a weight has been lifted from us. I'm taking this weekend off to relax my body because that was a lot of physical work with movement on my back.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I will continue watching your videos for motivation. I also have been recommending you to all of my friends and family.
Your new fan, Ruby
Hi Ruby! So glad you found us. Welcome to Freeb Nation!
Thank you Team Jordan.
You are like a mother to all of us and carry the loving spirit of Christ in all you do. I love all your videos. Thank you Jordan.
John 14:6
22 years of parenting has taught me a lot. To me yelling was a habit. I was in the habit of yelling. I was just hurting my throat. I stopped yelling and became more effective at using my words.
Great accomplishment! Could you share a few advices? E.g., how to make yourself heard, when the kids (all ages...) do NOT want to listen? Thanks in advance!
Dude I've never clicked so fast. I'm literally hiding in my kitchen stuffing my face with cookies, browsing RUclips because I don't want to do all the things I need to do!
Stefani West You got this!! Jump up and do something productive for 15 minutes! ;) Then sit down for a bit and feel really good about those cookies, knowing they’re rewards. ♡
Omg I love you, can we be friends?! Haha
Meagan Rohler I’ve noticed as soon as I sit down I never get back up haha! My reward has to be something other than sitting down if it’s earlier in the day. I like to save my laundry folding for the evening so I can sit down and watch tv while doing it :)
Brittany Ream I totally get that! I love doing things productive when sitting down too! I mostly was talking in terms of someone isn’t going to do something otherwise! :)
Thanks for this! I would love a video on parenting!! How the heck do you discipline, parent, teach, all the things to your kiddos!? They always seem so well behaved in your videos and the fact that they actually do the things you teach them for around the house blows my mind..... and I only have one kid 🙈
Me too
She has some Q&A videos where they talk about how they discipline and parent!:)
I love this video!!
I tried the J.O.B. system last year and I love it! help me accomplish so many things and projects. After some time, it becomes like a game, you want to cross off as many things as possible!
It sounds weird, but when I don’t have any motivation, I watch someone motivated do what I need to get done.
I need to go to the gym? While I prepare my bags and get ready (even if I don’t want to go), I watch this very motivated and happy person doing a workout, and suddently I feel like I can do it too! 💪🏻
Vanessa Saindon-Larivière I LOVE DOING THIS!!! If I have no energy to get up in the morning and clean the office, for example, I watch office organizing transformation and tips videos!😍
Video suggestion: How do you prepare for a weather emergency with small children? Such as a hurricane or evacuation? What do they pack in their kits?
They live in Utah where there’s no weather not even earthquakes. The weather (severe kinds) are the center of my attention and my obsession that would get neutral in the middle very bored and very fun.
Two years ago in October I decided to do this as I'm a recovering self diagnosed hoarder. Very organized but too much stuff regardless. Did it in blocks, videoed myself doing it everyday for a month. It was amazing what else got declutterred and how my mindset has changed. I celebrated the two year anniversary by doing the same areas on video again. Get this over that time I've made over $5K by selling stuff, donated almost $2k worth of other things (clothes, craft supplies, building supplies, etc.) to daycares, schools, restore stores, and other stores that take donations, recycled over 100 gal. of papers, donated over 3500 books, and threw away so many pounds of garbage that I didn't keep track! J-O-B really really works!!
I always write down my goals for the year and break them up into each month to try an accomplish them all. Cross them off🙌 I’m going to try the block schedule new for me
Attitude determines attitude! I've realized that if I just start, just take the first step, everything else comes easier. Lately, I've been scheduling out my entire day. I've been doing this for 2 weeks and my bed is made every morning, I get dressed and put makeup on everyday, my house is staying clean, I'm even applying moisturizer and sunscreen! Overall, scheduling is the best thing I've done to motivate myself.
I'm so happy right now! I have a 1 yrs old and a 3 week old and it's been so hard to stay on top of things. I have been waiting for this video since my son was born. The timing is awesome. This is exactly what I've been needing. A way to be and to stay motivated. Thank you Jordan Page, your the best.
Sprinkling some virtual growing family good vibes from over here :P
Amazed by this lady in 2 weeks straight now. RUclips. Instagram. Your blog. Where else? I do not know if you can read this now. I think the twins are on their way by now.
The content is beyond awesome. Thank you. I'm watching this on a weekend cause I think I was exhausted the whole week.
Thank you so much! Twins are still hanging out!
Thank you for all the great tips. My goals for January are to deep clean my whole house, declutter, minimize, organize...also I wanna try to do meal planning and by deep cleaning my house this month I'm hoping that I will be able to stay on top of it this year and not feel so overwhelmed every single day/week. This morning i did my 2 little boy's bedroom (they share a room) washed the walls and everything and declutter their closet to. Also deep cleaned the guest bathroom and got rid of towels and cleaning stuff I never use
Feels so good to have those 2 rooms all cleaned and organized
Good for you girl! I am right behind you. We are so busy during the Holidays that I am lucky to keep my dishes done. Now that things have finally calmed down, I am so fired up to get started! Thank you so much for the motivation. 😉
Would love to see how you keep important papers organized. That's one of my issues I just can't keep in order.
I was watching one of my favorite Mennonite ladies, (The Menonite Mom) her 2020 Resolutions video, and she gave you, Jordan Page a shout out on your block scheduling!!!! Love both your channels! ❤
I need to not get distracted...like now! I'M WATCHING YOU INSTEAD OF WASHING CLOTHES!! LOL🥰
Start those clothes and then come back! ;)
I watch YT while folding all my laundry!
Paula Resendez Bluetooth headset ! 🤓
Yea got my Christmas packed away!!! ✅
Wireless headphones will change your life.. You can get so much done while still listening to videos.
I use your block system since November and my house have never been so tidy 😂
It is awesome what can happen within a couple mins!
I always use Alexa and Google to set timers, so I dont need to touch my phone 😅
I also find that bullet journal is a great addition to your tips and schedule
This popped up at the absolute best time! Just made my block schedule 2 days ago but was still struggling this morning to get going. Watched this as I folded 3 loads of laundry 😂
Hey multitasking at its finest! Love it!
Same here! Even the music of the intro gets me going!
Growing Our Home WAY TO GO GIRL!! It always feels sooo great after folding that much laundry! ♡
One of my new year resolutions, is to stop being so lazy. I would often wonder why I wasn't able to get things done, well starting the day off playing games on my phone isn't a great start. Here's to getting more done in 2020!!
Yes! I've found that being on my phone, no matter what I'm doing on it, I spend waaaayyy too much time on it and my day feels wasted. Sometimes I'll turn my ringer up and just put it on the other side of the house so I'm not messing with it. 😂
What helps me stay motivated when it comes to cleaning my house is to play some music. It gets me pumped up and ready to tackle the mess haha!
I just found this channel today and I’m binge watching(actually listening while I clean and organize my apartment)! Your family is goals! It is literally how I want to live - going after what I want after the life I want while having a big family and maintaining my faith as well as my family’s! Although we are follow different religions, I absolutely love your how dedicated you guys are to teach your children your beliefs and values. Much love! ❤️
Your block scheduling system has been a game changer for me. I thought I was tapped out with time but in reality I had time to add more tasks and projects to my day. So SO helpful
So glad you like it1
I loved this!! Perfect timing. This YEAR, i want to be healthier and work on my finances. Healthier, meaning emotionally, spiritually and physically. 😍
I like to think of it as a daily planner and then the block schedule is a habit planner. Like doing the same type of activities during the block. They might never be the same every day, but each activity falls into the same types.
My life feels like a real life version of “If you give a mouse a cookie...” I love how you say it’s about dedication just as much as motivation! Motivation is there, but Squirrel!!! 😆
Leslie Charles so relatable 😂 “squirrel” is me every single day. Love that movie too 😂😂
You always get me inspired! Literally no other RUclipsr can get me inspired to get everything done!
😭❤️ Day Made! Thank you!
Right she has a million kids, I feel like a chump haha.
Same here. I love her. When I needed inspiration, I watch her instagram stories
I just re organizing my kids room last Tuesday so far it's doing great now trying to find to time to declutter my room. So I am going to try to tackle that this week
Your like a kick up the butt! Thank u girl 🙏🏻👍🏻🇬🇧🦋😉
My best friend is super into reorganizing right now and has been wanting to get into my home to reorganize it ALL. Sweet but not really something I'm comfortable with so I asked her help keep me accountable, message each other and praise me when something gets organize and give me any tips. Actually very helpful.
We did it, all day yesterday cleaned out my 2 freezers and inventoried them and made up meal plans for all of the goodies. Then we went to the store and spent half of our normal amount. When I say “we” my husband is on board as well!!! Thank you for helping me with the brain clutter.
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January 1 I took down all of my Christmas stuff, cleaned the kitchen and floors, organized the pantry and tried to get my new year starting off fantastic. January 2 I tried to start eating keto and cleaning up my health. January 2 by 4 pm I was eating cheese and crackers, watching Netflix and pondering ordering in pizza for dinner. My motivation just FIZzleD right out. LOL Today is a new day! I can be DEDICATED. I know I can.
Feeling a bit less productive and less energetic today and right now started to put down on my office notebook what office and home chores I have completed since started the day at 7am. So many tasks I have done............Well done to me and to you, Jordan that made my brain realize it.
Yes, yes, yes to acknowledging victories and crossing off to-do list items! Dedication rather than finding motivation is an awesome piece of wisdom.
Another tip we all know about and need: get enough sleep. 😊
I would LOOOOOVE if you could do an advice video on tips for preparing for your first baby. My husband and I are still trying to figure out when we want to have our first, so thoughts from an experienced mama would be awesome!
L0STinNARNIA I agree! My husband and I are currently trying. This would be so helpful.
Jusr found your channel and boy do I need your tips heavy duty. I just don't get organized in any way with no motivation. I planned to get with this listening to you, thanks for making my day!! Happy New Year!!!
I struggle with bouts of anxiety and depression, which can make staying motivated/ momming so hard 😫 these are three things that work for me:
1. Make a to do list for each day with 5 things MAX. On that list, I always include at least one thing I know I'm going to do no matter what (like take my son to preschool) so I can cross at least one thing off. Then I'll include one thing that is a stretch- on a good day, it might be cleaning out the closet, on a bad day, maybe it's just taking a shower. Prioritizing only 5 things (or less) a day really makes me look at what is most important, and I find I am way more likely to get all the things done, unlike when I made lists of 10+ things I would maybe cross off 2.
2. 5 minute productivity breaks. Usually that 5 min is all I need to get going and do 10+ more minutes, then I feel good about being an overachiever 😂
3. I've released myself of the responsibility of cleaning other family member's stuff. My husband does his own laundry and cleans up after himself; if he leaves his socks on the floor, I leave them there for him to deal with. I help my kids with laundry, but they are responsible for picking up their own toys, putting their own dishes in the sink, etc. If they haven't cleaned up their own stuff, I leave it 🤷🏻♀️ our home might be slightly messier while they are learning, but I'm not a maid and releasing myself from that role has been a HUGE help mentally.
I love your videos, they have been so helpful to me as I've tried to find time and money management systems that work!
Yes we all need some motivation. I am a mom of 5 oldest is 7 so there is always lots to do
I always say that I stay more motivated if my home is organized and clutter free because then everything has a home and Im not anxious about stuffing things wherever. I am in the middle of a major declutter which I donbeginjing of every year with mini declutters at least every 3 months, helps so much!!
I love the timer idea. I realized that I've already been doing everything in sprints w/out a timer. But stressing the whole while that I might not get it done. And if I didn't I'd be upset about. I realized also that I'm driving myself too hard as well because I'm usually doing 2 or more things at once. I will now try to also focus and think positively about what I have gotten done instead of stressing about what I might not get or haven't gotten done. When I actually think about it I really do accomplish a whole lot to be one person. But I never really give myself credit or a reward for it. Thanks so much!
I just finished your productivity bootcamp and it was a huge game changer! A video I would love to see is how you prepare yourself, house and family for a new baby. As someone who wants more kids would love to see your nesting ideas and systems you have in place before baby's arrival.
Thank you so much for the time you spend making these videos. You are an inspiration and helping me get out of a huge rut in motherhood. You help so many people and you are absolutely beautiful inside and out! Way to go for keeping it real!
👍🏻 Video request: your recipe binder pls show how you categorize/ organize it even share some favorite easy recipes. Trying to put together my own. Have a nice day
OMG... CLEAN like there are VISITORS COMING TO YOUR HOUSE 😫 You know, we all do this 😛 I love the timer idea ❤
I do this too LOL
I AirBnB a private room in my house and when I get a booking it is the best motivator to get my butt up and clean!!!
I doesn't work for me cuz I know visitors aren't coming so I do a few things hs then stop 🙄 lying to myself doesn't work 4 me
Time blocking is life changing. Jordan, you're the best!
I have no words to appreciate you wow ! You are really very talented and active woman in the world with also having kids.... you are so hardworking person... very nice 👍 sharing precious tips and tricks. Thank you so much
One thing that helps me as a farm mama of 6 is to "just do the next thing." I am excited to give block scheduling a try though!
This year,I'm working on some personal things for myself and for my family.
Jordan,
I love the analogy you use about the block schedule and school periods, especially because I'm a teacher so it really resonates with me. BUTTTTTT, it's just so hatd to implement at home. I love timing speed cleans but when it comes to blocking projects I just keep going until for the goal instead of the clock.
I think it is so relaxing to think that let us live our lives in sprints, not marathons.................. Love you Jordan......................
This is a COMPLETELY different topic than this video (which I also love
My job for today is ribbons and gift wrap, it’s in several places around the house. I’m gathering into one location and brutally sorting through only keeping what I will use and finding one home for it all.
Thank you for reminding me of what I knew but chose to ignore. Very nice snap back , your so kind to share your intelligence. ♥️
Thank you for sharing your fabulous self!!!!!
I just jumped up, set 15 min on my timer and finally unpacked my bags from travelling that I've been looking at for a week feeling completely disinterested. Thanks so much 👏🏼👍🏻
To get motivated, I sometimes just need to get out of my head. Laying in bead, I think, I can just turn over and sleep, instead, I blank my mind to operate on automatic and just get up. I stop the voices saying just a little more sleep or I don’t want to, I deserve this, I need this etc etc. If I have to I just chant in my head one word directions, up up up then shower shower shower, dry dry dry, on and on till I’m in the rhythm. Usually the night before I plan my day in the order that is most efficient and effective. So it’s easy to say the one word over and over.
One of my favorite ideas is yours- have a dance party while you work. Love it. I might listen to music but not dance. But a little cha cha in your step ups those happy endorphins.
Thank you Jordan!!! Everything you put out there helps me! Love your sense of humor!
You look amazing! And Your makeup looks so natural.
Jordan PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make a video on how you sustain energy when your pregnant with a kid(s), school, work, etc??!! 😭😭
am i in the 1% of people who just loves pure content of you & your fam? i love the sit down videos & informative stuff, but the reason i fell in love with you & this channel is because of the random videos & bits of your life ❤️
Highlights look great. Nice sweater. You go girl.
Thank you!
Wicked timing! I just had my daughter help me make 2 lists while I washed the dishes. 1 for daily tasks I want to be sure to get done everyday and the second for areas of the house I need decluttered but broken down into manageable tasks. I find that so true about just getting things written down to take the pressure of remembering off your mind. Now I can tackle something without having to think about what needs done. Thanks Jordan!
The only way I have been able to motivate myself in the past is to picture what it would look like done and feel the satisfaction I could feel if I followed thru. Works most of the time for me. I love the ideas in this video too. Will definitely give them a go! Thank you!
Love this idea!
I've been trying to start using Mel robbins 5 second rule to get myself moving.... Sometimes I can do it without thinking and other times I have to use it again to get myself going.
The timer trick has helped me increase motivation and efficiency while cleaning! I have generally hated doing the dishes my whole life, so I made it a habit to let them stack up just to put off the chore as long as possible. When I would think about doing the dishes, I'd think, "Ugh, it's going to take SO long! I don't want to deal with this right now." Well, recently I challenged that perception by tracking how long it actually takes to do the work. At first when the kitchen was pretty trashed, it took me an hour or longer to get everything done. Now that I committed to getting all the dishes done and surfaces wiped down every day or every other day, I can be done in under 25 minutes! The task is wayyy more manageable now and I feel so proud to be on top of this longstanding issue! It has propeled my motivation and I've since tackled a lot of stuff around the house. 😀
YAY!!! SO glad you like the timer trick. It really is SO helpful.
@@jordanpagecompany Thank you!!
My first pregnancy was twins, and I was strangely extra productive after, but I realize now it was because I had inadvertently block-scheduled my life around their nursing schedule😅
Every “struggle” is a chance to get sharper and more focused. I can’t wait to see how you thrive and grow with the new twins💕
I've seen several motivational videos and this is the only one that has helped. Thanks girlie.
Excellent ideas!
I have used your ‘sprint’ tip and it WORKS! I get so much done so fast it’s amazing! Thank you!
I love the idea of block scheduling, but I have a hard time making it work with my work schedule. I basically work an 8 day work week that rotates between day and night works. I’m already OCD and highly organized, which makes life easier, but I wish someone would come out with a video on how to slay life and shift work...Tips and tricks on how to stay motivated when your schedule is never consistent.
I felt that I’m lacking motivation this morning as I’m cleaning up my house. Thanks for the tips!
Simply Me Tay And, yet...you felt this way “AS” you were getting it done, rather than instead of getting it done. GO YOU! You are a Rock Star! I wanna be YOU!
Thanks so much Jordan for your video today! I needed your encouragement to speed clean in 15 minutes. I've done this before when my kids were young. Now, I'm a stay home homemaker but since I have so much time, I have a hard time getting motivated! I needed the reminder! Keep it up! God bless you and your family!
Oh my gosh, i just LOVE YOU! I Get SOOOO motivated by watching your videos! And you help me reach new goals every week! You are amazing! Keep up the good work you are doing 👏🏼 it is HIGHLY appreciated ❤️
I don't know how you knew I needed this, but thank you so much.
I've been struggling the last few months (mentally) & one of my goals for the new year/decade, was to find a way to get motivated to do things that so desperately need to be done.
So thank you thank you thank you!
This is exactly what I needed!! You are so amazing and inspiring! I am going to use the journal, racing the timer, and reward system to help me stay on track with college. I always get distracted so easily.. saving my favorite shows for a reward for completing an assignment will be better than watching while completing it.. also going to invest in a journal to track my wins! That’s going to help a bunch!! Much love hope you’re doing great!
So thankful I saw this video. In the great search to get motivated & find ways to be motivated & find that one thing...I just needed to realize I need to dedicate myself to doing it!! Whatever it may be it’s up to me!! I have to take the responsibility and be dedicated to dedicate the time to do so!! Thanks! 👍
I got addicted to this vid. Again and again, watching this............feel like need more dedication and your positivity. Please put a red heart under my comment. I want to feel that you understand me.
Thank you so much! Another thing that helps me is watching those cleaning videos of people cleaning their messy houses. It makes me see it is totally possible.
You look great! Not sure how far along you are but I know I blew up with my twin pregnancy! And was exhausted all the time. Good for you!
I hope that the planner has option for not spiral bound for left handed writers. But I definitely would still buy it!
She said that there's a link to print
I definitely do the timer trick! It’s amazing what you can do in 15 minutes...then what happens is that that momentum creates motivation and it makes me want to tackle another area for 15 minutes.
For me...not changing into something more comfortable when I get home from work (which is also nice for the hubby).
And I never take my shoes off inside the house. Not everyone will like it, but it helps me to keep moving and stay active. If I take my shoes off, my feet are going on the couch...much harder to find motivation from lying on the couch 😬
Great video Jordan! Xxx from Amsterdam
Morning Freebs. July 8th, 2020, 9^32am. Let's start eating an elephant and welcome the new sprints of a new day. Thank You for all you are adding into my life.
You got this!
I am so motivated to get things done but I can’t seem to get my two younger kids (2,3) to give me any time to even have a complete thought in my head. I would love some tips on getting things done even with little kids begging to be held, fed, and played with all day every day. Thanks JP 💕I’m am hiding in the bathroom just to type this lol