I love the way you remind us all the baby steps, daily encouragement with your soothing voice, and colorful outfits❤I am still working on day 7 but can’t stop watching far ahead!
I'm going through all your old videos from Day 1 and they are really helping me. I'm 70 years old. I do know how to clean house but the idea of cleaning like I did when I was younger is exhausting. You are giving me a plan that I'm sure I can follow. I appreciate that you aren't hawking things that I simply must buy. I love that you can communicate a lot in just a few minutes. So I wanted to take a moment to thank you.
I'm realising my mum was a first class homemaker, our house was always clean and tidy. The rule for anything, we did a lot of crafts etc was, do anything you want but put it away afterwards. I think she must have applied a Fly system. The crafts thing is what attracted me to your channel, you have so much time to do things and have fun. Since babystepping I've done several projects, now I come down in the morning and think "What can I do in this lovely kitchen", not "Oh no what a mess, that's my day gone clearing it up and finding things!"
Just what I need. I read about Fly Lady several years ago and the two things I remembered was: work as fast as you can to get the job done and wear shoes or sneakers so you brain knows you mean business. I don't look like you yet in the morning, but I do have a shiny sink I never really had in a long time. I like the way you explain the system with your practical examples. It makes the system come alive for me to make it make sense to use.
Thanks Diane I’m doing quite well, I’ve decluttered the cupboard under my kitchen sink! I can’t tell you how happy it makes me when I open it😂 I’ve also tackled one of my many junk draws! Only another 7 to go! I keep forgetting about the time for me, so will work on that!
joanna hedley blaylock , I'm following Dianne this month too. I am downsizing after a move two years ago. My house is already minimized, but I'm greatly reducing holiday decorations.
I woke up feeling quite blah myself and must say I was so grateful to have my clothes sitting out and ready for me to slip into. My husband has now started to notice the changes around the house and my daughter commented on how much gentler I have seemed in the last few morning while brushing her hair. Haha- it's because I no longer have to figure out where my time is going which makes me feel so much less rushed.
Diane, what you said today touched me. My family is going through a tough time recently. My husband and I were talking the other night about the sense of calm my consistent housekeeping has established. Because of the Fly lady system, our home is truly a place of peace! Thank you for your supportive videos.
I really appreciate how much effort you put into your videos but make it look so conversational and effortless. You always have everything you need in front of you, you obviously have a plan for everything you’re going to talk about... it’s so nice! It’s simple yet shows how much you really care about it.
This time of life is certainly hard with the stay at home order. I do appreciate the routines. I do get them done every morning before I start crisis schooling my special needs 8 and 6 yo. My husband is certainly noticing a difference as well. He is essential so he works longs hours. My worst room is my basement. It’s a very wet basement and my cats have started using the whole basement as a litter box. It’s also our catch all spot. Right now it’s just get down there and get dirty for as long as I can after hubby get home. I don’t get much time other wise. I got an hour and half last night and got so much of my pantry space organized. These routines have given me a bit more peace about the other areas of my house. I know it’s not according to Fly Lady, but I need to have the pantry organized to feed my family. Thank you for your videos. I hope the last years have been great on you.
Smile and fake it til we make it....hahahaha! Oh Diane....it isn't often I laugh out loud but sometimes you really crack me up! I've had a horrid day, feeling really poop....but you've helped me on another Babystep (a day ahead of myself because I know I can't watch it tomorrow!) and you've made me smile. You have no idea just how motivating and inspiring you are...even on your blah days....so sending a hug for your next down day and always remember you have 28k of us who think you are fab xxx
Thank you for this timely post. I lost my mom a few weeks ago and the days are ups and lately again more down. While the grieving process is different for all, mine seems to be struggling with doing the simplest of simple routines. While I was never a master at routines and organization, I was barely treading the waters. I woke up today and could just step into laid out clothing, swish and swipe on autopilot and breath a sigh at my clean sink. To sit down and get another pep talk and one that says it's ok to be a bit down was comforting and really helpful. I can't tell you how much I am appreciating your efforts and your outreach. Thank you!
Thank you Diane. You are a bright light for me and obviously many, many others. There are so many reasons, the big and the small, we get knocked off our plan. You have done so much to help me and my family get on a positive course, I'm so grateful.
We have that same grey weather in the winter. It can really get you down. I noticed that as you encouraged us, you got a bit happier too. We will feel better by helping others to feel better. Thanks for doing these videos. I think you're right about the routines helping us to get through the day, and I now realize that I'll feel much better at the end of the day knowing that I accomplished something. I downloaded the flylady app a couple of days ago and she also has a really encouraging message each morning. I just discovered that under "routines", she has a checklist for these little routines. I love that when you check off an item, it completely disappears from the list! It's very satisfying, like a gold star. There's also a timer in there!
I have been watching everyday, I got my timer on now. Only 4 min of phone time then I'm back to finishing 2 things off my morning list. I have trouble doing my evening routine because I have a 4 and 2 year old and at night I'm just exhausted. Thank you for being a blessing!
In the last week, I've been doing a combination of Flylady, which focuses on general decluttering and cleaning, and Konmari, which focuses on exactly how to declutter. I decluttered my underwear yesterday and found a huge pile of stuff that I haven't been able to wear for 8 years! Yes, that's right, 8 years. And yet I've been keeping them in with the things I can wear. I have slowly been realizing that I have an awful lot of things like that; my closet is even worse! The years have gone by so fast that I didn't notice that many things I thought of as "new" are really decades old [blush]. What made me start cleaning up with conviction is my birthday coming up. I know that most of you ladies are a lot younger than I am, so you probably can't relate yet, but I now have maybe 20 years of independent living left in this world. I used to acquire things with the thought that I would be using said items for most of my life, but most of it has been sitting unused for 20 or 30 years! If I haven't used it by now, then I probably don't like it enough, nor will there ever be an occasion, for me to use it in the next 20. My children don't want that antique crystal or those old sets of china, and they certainly don't want those clothes I've hanging onto for 25 to 30 years, since I was a slender young(er) thing! My basement is filled with acres of those old clothes and I even have a big set of encyclopedias from the 1970s. Hm, do you think it's time to rent a dumpster? I'm afraid that if I try to get rid of stuff a little at a time, especially stuff that I know I don't want (70% of what I have), then I'll get bogged down and quit. Having a garage sale might have been an option if the stuff was newer, but who wants a 30 year old velour top or a musty 40 year old set of encyclopedias? However, I'm keeping the antique crystal until they have to pry it from my cold dead hands, LOL.
Michael McIntire is a great British comedian you might enjoy. We are in the middle of getting our apartment painted and everything is a mess. But my morning and night routines are going well . The hardest thing for me is getting off the iPad. Keep up the good work.
Tom Barrett , ah, I have the same problem with the iPad. I ordered a timer on line, and should receive it by Monday. But, I'm reluctant to use the timer to limit my screen time.
I love your blouse today! I have been watching you and Steph and now have gone back to your 31 Babysteps videos. I am enjoying them and how easy the system really is. Thank you!!
Yesterday was the first day in a long time where I used my phone mainly to support the structure of the day! I used the timer and the App to get along, but I didn't get lost in it. Thank you so much, Diane for fishing me out of procrastination! Tusind tak og mange hilsner fra flensborg 😘☀️
I am a new y bsby... and I am enjoying your videos....and it's getting me back to my routines. Some I have had my whole life and others are new! The shift in my routines changing coincided with when I started working from home. I love that you have a little nerdy side to you....that's compliment....(I love Iron Man too!). The thing I live the most us...you take the pressure off...no special stuff needed and no need to do a major overthaul all at once. This morning my hot spot took me less than a minute to clear a d it's been sitting there for months! Honestly why did I not tackle it sooner? Thank you and keep doing your great work in motivating others . 😍😍😍 From 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
I have reprinted out the 11 commandments with your annotations of this video. This makes it vivid to me. I have noted the numbers of the emergency plumber and of the caretaker of our settlement. I have shined our sink and layed out my clothes for tomorrow. When I will have finished this note, I will start my new complete evening routine that includes packing my lunch for my job, my fruits, my beverage, eat dinner, complete hygiene so that I may do a cat lick in the morning, plus optionally hair washing
Diane I'm going to restart my 31 baby steps because the perfectionist in me is so impatient . I promise you I will do as you say slow and steady . Everybody loves you and appreciates all what you do, you're a Godsend !!! Didn't sleep early as I said...tonight I will sleep early but I'll be realistic and say be in bed at 10. Have a lovely day, sending you light and love from Sharjah, the Unites Arab Emirates 😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️
Hope your family had a Wonderful 50th celebration for your hubby. Thank you so much for all you do to help us, we really appreciate it. I hope you are feeling better, when I am down I watch one of my favorite movies or tv shows like Galaxy Quest or Star Trek. Have a Wonderful day 😀
Thank u so much Diane! You make me feel that i'm not alone. Love ur videos! May God always keep u happy as much as u keep us all happy! Lots n lots of love 😊😊😍😍
Going to bed at 10:30! Happy coincidence - I watch this video on the day of scheduled blackout for maintenance. Thanks so much for this video! I was in the process of devising of how to read a book in the dark. I now I won't ! Good night : ))
Everytime I watch your videos I think how wonderful you are with your calm kind way of inspiring us. Any positive thoughts about you, I will write them down but change it in my own name. It is easier to see the good on others but i will try to fly 🎉 finally loving yourselves and others ❤ 2024
Thank you for doing these videos! I know they are helping me and I'm sure others! Praying for something special to happen today that will encourage you & lift you up.
Hi Diane!!! I’m watching all your baby steps and learning the process, know about it, become familiar with it, mentally process it. But I’m moving very soon and I need a new process when I get to our new house so I’m learning now and mentally preparing now so that I can start day 1 when we get settled. Thank you so much for the easy break down!! I appreciate you so much!
Thank you so very much for making these videos. I have been doing my best to follow the FlyLady system for a while, but revisiting the baby steps ,with your guidance, has helped me to go back to basics and remember that this is not just about keeping my home clean.
I just found you this week so I am doing the speed program. Thank you. You have already had a positive effect on me. Love and hugs, Mary from Indiana USA.
OH my! Were you watching me? LOL. Just as I walked in my bathroom and sat my iPad on the counter so I could hear you and glance back and forth you said not to do two projects at once! I was gathering towels from my kids showers this afternoon. (One headed to work and the other headed to church). I immediately stopped and went to sit down to finish watching this video. Thanks for the reminder. I might have missed something! Hugs and thanks so much for taking your time to make these videos.
Thank you Diane, my problem is not doing one thing at a time. I noticed this yesterday as I was clearing the counter tops, as I took something into another room ,I would then see something in that room that needed moving to another room and so on and so on. I was so pleased that I noticed that I was doing that. I could see how I was becoming overwhelmed because I was looking at lots of rooms in a short space of time and things that needed doing was going through my mind. Thanks x
Thanks so much for these videos. Everyone has a particular thing that keeps them motivated, watching your videos are mine. Again, thank you for taking the time and effort to produce these wonderful videos...
Your amazing...keep up your good work. You are making a difference in so many lives! I am so encouraged by you and and love your little comments about star trek...I live a world away from you but realize we are all the same; no matter where we live. Thanks for all you do!!!!
Today's video is a keeper - a reminder how starting out slow, steady and orderly. Thank you. What you said about working in the 80s and 90s and having it all - you are so right. Blessings to you and really, these videos have been answer to prayer since I am a visual and tactical learner :-)
Hello dear Diane, wishing you bright luminous days ahead, inside and outside! I hope you are feeling better and thank you for these wonderful videos that are nurturing and helpful and reassuring. :-) Please take care of yourself! I already knew about these babysteps as I have tried to be a flybaby on and off for years...but is so different seeing you bringing us through them by the hand! :-) I am just following along for now, will restart them further on, some things I have always done naturally) make the bed) others not quite or not at all and it's a struggle...like getting sidetracked, pulling out too much, starting a thousand things at once, not keeping up with the routines because I just need to finish up that project first etc etc. a big hug to you, looking forward to the next videos!
Hi Diane! I have been watching many of these b/c I started the fly lady system and have established my morning routine! I have to stop here and comment that I like the way you approach the method. Even though baby steps were encouraged I didn't get the concept! I thank you for this video series. People like me who are brain jumpers need the timer for extra added encouragement and focus. Today really hit home when you said to start one thing and finish it! I have a lot of unfinished projects that need my attention! I especially like setting the timer and tackling one thing! After I get my home completely in order I am going to set my mind to attack the UFO' s. ( Unfinished Projects) Thank you so much for your guidance. TFS ❤️
I totally agree with what you say about being kind to yourself when you have down days. I too really appreciate that I have started FlyLady. For the past couple of days I have felt physically and emotionally down but the mere fact that I stuck to the routine of making my bed and dressing to shoes helped me feel I was still on task. I was slower doing everything though but it is encouraging.
I am so glad that Farmer MeeMaw mentioned you. I love that up to this point I am doing the steps mentioned. Can't wait to see what is coming up. I am a little off track and this is sure to set me back on track.
Thank you Diane, your videos have really helped me get started with the Fly Lady system. Particularly setting a timer, I think I passed on some jobs because I knew it was an hour or two hour chore. Now I set the timer and do what I can. Doing a little makes me feel better then doing zero. I have even implemented the timer when I am doing work after school in my classroom to keep me from getting too sidetracked. :-)
Diane! I struggle with the lace up shoes in the house. I am constantly going to the garage to throw things out (dirty garage floor) and out into the backyard to garden or check on my chickens (chicken poop, dirt, etc.). Even though I slip on and off my lace up shoes and put on my "garage shoes" and my "backyard chicken sh!t shoes"...it's such a complete and utter nuisance!!!!
Thank-you for doing the 31 Babysteps videos. These keep me on track to stick to the routines and help me feel organized and in control of home life. Keep posting videos!!! Thx. Rose
Thank you so much for posting these videos Diane. I have been interested in the Flylady System for some time and following you has really helped me to implement the steps. I am watching your 31 Babysteps videos and going through this process is really changing the way I approach housework and get through the day. So thank you for giving up your time to do this for us. Hi from Australia! x Bec
Since I found your videos by accident a few weeks ago, I've been sharing them with my family and other moms online. I'm still waiting for a copy of Sink Reflections from my library, but so far I love the Flylady system!
Thank you for your vlogs, you seem such a nice, friendly lady. Waching a vlog (and following the tips) is a moment of relaxation for me, seeing te results in my home but also an increase of me time already, greetings from rotterdam, the netherlands
I love your video's! I do visit the flylady website everyday for the steps and then I watch your videos, as it's better for me to see a real person, with great advice. Live long and prosper!
Hi, Diane- Today started great. I had my clothes lined up and ready to go. did my morning routine -well actually- it was sort of in the middle of doing my morning routine that things went a little haywire. I was reaching under the sink to grab the dish detergent when I noticed there was a leak. This necessitated a call to my landlady and then to the plumber. But I shouldered on!When the plumber showed up, they went right to fixing the leak. But, two more plumbing problems were discovered which will have to be rectified in future. Meanwhile the under the sink leaking problem was solved by a new faucet. no sooner had the plumbers left, when I turned the faucet on to get a drink of water and it wouldn't quite turn off. Another call to the plumber, and so on. C'est la vie! Ok, so it was a but bumpy today, but, onward! Someone far more determined than myself encouraged us to keep at it. 😎😎
Going back and watching these baby steps for my Diane fix while you're taking a break. Love your videos! Question: what to do when you're ill? I was so tired last week then came down with the flu and still am recovering. Managing a 15" session each morning and trying not to stress out about getting behind!
My control journal is Cleaning Organiser app on Google PLay. Oh IronMan nice. Yoda, bleam me out scotty, cool. I am a flyguy, like it. My favorite video so far. THanks
I printed out the Students Controll Journal and hopefully I may get it translated to my DH and in the end I hope we will be following the stud.contr.j. from now on... I even thought of following the Kid's Fly Challenge every day...
You can start them anytime you like, Lisa! We are actually doing a little challenge on instagram right now, if you want to join in the fun! instagram.com/dianeindenmark/
today day 18 of my 31 babysteps in March 2020. today, I ironed for 15 min, 2 min hotspot and swish and swipe in the bathroom, 15 window cleaning only the one in the bedroom and one of two in the entry hall. (my flat is not that big). I decluttered two items I cooked and made the dishes 3 times and now I have to do them again. again I didn't work on my control journal. I looked something up for my husband that took me too long (because I didn't set the timer for sure), then I didn't go back to the control journal. the swish and swipe I did rather by impulse. I noticed, I actually forgot, how tha works. in the zone cleaning or the weekly cleaning? I considered it one of my 3 times 15 min tasks of today. I guess, the weekly plan and zone etc. would fall into place anyway, if I would work on my contro ljournal . building the plan and later on inventory, weekly meal plan and so on. tomorrow again homeoffice. the plan is to work 3 hours, pause then 2 hours, pause and 3 hours again. I can't do more on a small laptop. we'll see, what I will complete, after the work and the dinner. I guess, it is best, only do laundry and then work on the control journal 2 x 15 min. so, I wrote it here. tomorrow I will come back, to see, what I planed for tomorrow :-D
NB: i noticed, that I have progress in all rooms, except the living room and the kitchen (except sink and counter top around the sink). and I am more in the living room, than in the other rooms. since my last travel trip, this is the most chaotic room. decluttering or constant 15 min missions here, would help with the visible problem areas. interesting how much I resist to work more on the most visible chaos.... on day the living room will fall as well ;-)
right after I posted this comment I did the dishes. somehow motivated to tackle a tastk in the areas I left out the last weeks, I finally cleaned the rest of the countertops. yes, I had to store some items somewhere on the floor, because I have no space in my kind of pantry, but I didn't want to wait, till I get that decluttered and organized. it took me about 25 min in total. that includes about 10 min, to look up a DIY decreaser with baking soda, orange oil and dish soap. I new about it, but didn't needed it before. now, I have added it to my 1 1/2 page of DIY cleansers. later I will print that out and put it in my control journal - now it starts to get fun. but now to bed. it is late. and we do need sleep :-D thanks so much for the encouragement with your videos!
Thanks again for your videos! They r really motivating. I lost my mum two months ago and have been finding things really hard. It is good to follow these routines they make me do something instead of just feeling sorry for myself. I have a question though. Is the daily mission part of the basic babystep routine or is it a bit we add on later?
If you can fit one in, that's great but the main focus when you are starting is to keep going with your small routines, morning and night - those are the things which will keep you going and set you up for success. Good luck!
I am from Sri Lanka, if I amay to dress up and do the chores. It would not be practical, I was tinking of getting in to a set of clothes for work and afterwords to wear something nice....what'should Yorkshire thought on it.
@Diane in Denmark Re: commandment 9 -- "What does "as fast as possible" mean? When I feel rushed, I feel stressed out and then angry. I'd rather enjoy what I have to do than just get it over with. Is that unrealistic?
idi0002: I have printed out, read and followed more or less the 11 commandments and I have added some important telephone numbers to my control journal. Thanks
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I did not know FLY stands for Finally Loving Yourself…wow, love that! These routines are helping me so much.
I love the way you remind us all the baby steps, daily encouragement with your soothing voice, and colorful outfits❤I am still working on day 7 but can’t stop watching far ahead!
I'm going through all your old videos from Day 1 and they are really helping me. I'm 70 years old. I do know how to clean house but the idea of cleaning like I did when I was younger is exhausting. You are giving me a plan that I'm sure I can follow. I appreciate that you aren't hawking things that I simply must buy. I love that you can communicate a lot in just a few minutes. So I wanted to take a moment to thank you.
Thank you so much, Sandra - glad these videos are useful to you!
I'm realising my mum was a first class homemaker, our house was always clean and tidy. The rule for anything, we did a lot of crafts etc was, do anything you want but put it away afterwards. I think she must have applied a Fly system. The crafts thing is what attracted me to your channel, you have so much time to do things and have fun. Since babystepping I've done several projects, now I come down in the morning and think "What can I do in this lovely kitchen", not "Oh no what a mess, that's my day gone clearing it up and finding things!"
Just what I need. I read about Fly Lady several years ago and the two things I remembered was: work as fast as you can to get the job done and wear shoes or sneakers so you brain knows you mean business. I don't look like you yet in the morning, but I do have a shiny sink I never really had in a long time. I like the way you explain the system with your practical examples. It makes the system come alive for me to make it make sense to use.
Thanks Diane
I’m doing quite well, I’ve decluttered the cupboard under my kitchen sink! I can’t tell you how happy it makes me when I open it😂
I’ve also tackled one of my many junk draws! Only another 7 to go!
I keep forgetting about the time for me, so will work on that!
joanna hedley blaylock , I'm following Dianne this month too. I am downsizing after a move two years ago. My house is already minimized, but I'm greatly reducing holiday decorations.
Julie Holland oh i never even thought about them! I think I’ll get to them in November, I’m sure to be flying by then!!
I woke up feeling quite blah myself and must say I was so grateful to have my clothes sitting out and ready for me to slip into. My husband has now started to notice the changes around the house and my daughter commented on how much gentler I have seemed in the last few morning while brushing her hair. Haha- it's because I no longer have to figure out where my time is going which makes me feel so much less rushed.
Yay, I love that this is working for you! 😀
Diane, what you said today touched me. My family is going through a tough time recently. My husband and I were talking the other night about the sense of calm my consistent housekeeping has established. Because of the Fly lady system, our home is truly a place of peace! Thank you for your supportive videos.
This. Making our our house a home. Calm, peace, but also a Base from which you can do anything you want.
I really appreciate how much effort you put into your videos but make it look so conversational and effortless. You always have everything you need in front of you, you obviously have a plan for everything you’re going to talk about... it’s so nice! It’s simple yet shows how much you really care about it.
This time of life is certainly hard with the stay at home order. I do appreciate the routines. I do get them done every morning before I start crisis schooling my special needs 8 and 6 yo. My husband is certainly noticing a difference as well. He is essential so he works longs hours. My worst room is my basement. It’s a very wet basement and my cats have started using the whole basement as a litter box. It’s also our catch all spot. Right now it’s just get down there and get dirty for as long as I can after hubby get home. I don’t get much time other wise. I got an hour and half last night and got so much of my pantry space organized. These routines have given me a bit more peace about the other areas of my house. I know it’s not according to Fly Lady, but I need to have the pantry organized to feed my family. Thank you for your videos. I hope the last years have been great on you.
Go you, Dristina! 👏😃 Yes, I'm still going strong and posting Flylady inspiration 🎉🎉🎉
Progress, not perfection!
Smile and fake it til we make it....hahahaha! Oh Diane....it isn't often I laugh out loud but sometimes you really crack me up! I've had a horrid day, feeling really poop....but you've helped me on another Babystep (a day ahead of myself because I know I can't watch it tomorrow!) and you've made me smile.
You have no idea just how motivating and inspiring you are...even on your blah days....so sending a hug for your next down day and always remember you have 28k of us who think you are fab xxx
Thank you for this timely post. I lost my mom a few weeks ago and the days are ups and lately again more down. While the grieving process is different for all, mine seems to be struggling with doing the simplest of simple routines. While I was never a master at routines and organization, I was barely treading the waters. I woke up today and could just step into laid out clothing, swish and swipe on autopilot and breath a sigh at my clean sink. To sit down and get another pep talk and one that says it's ok to be a bit down was comforting and really helpful. I can't tell you how much I am appreciating your efforts and your outreach. Thank you!
Hugs to you, Melinda!
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Be extra kind to yourself please.
Thank you Becka.
+Melinda Gibbs Sending you good thoughts! Please be extra kind to yourself and take one day at a time - losing a parent is so hard 💖
Thank you Diane. You are a bright light for me and obviously many, many others. There are so many reasons, the big and the small, we get knocked off our plan. You have done so much to help me and my family get on a positive course, I'm so grateful.
We have that same grey weather in the winter. It can really get you down. I noticed that as you encouraged us, you got a bit happier too. We will feel better by helping others to feel better. Thanks for doing these videos. I think you're right about the routines helping us to get through the day, and I now realize that I'll feel much better at the end of the day knowing that I accomplished something. I downloaded the flylady app a couple of days ago and she also has a really encouraging message each morning. I just discovered that under "routines", she has a checklist for these little routines. I love that when you check off an item, it completely disappears from the list! It's very satisfying, like a gold star. There's also a timer in there!
I have been watching everyday, I got my timer on now. Only 4 min of phone time then I'm back to finishing 2 things off my morning list. I have trouble doing my evening routine because I have a 4 and 2 year old and at night I'm just exhausted. Thank you for being a blessing!
In the last week, I've been doing a combination of Flylady, which focuses on general decluttering and cleaning, and Konmari, which focuses on exactly how to declutter. I decluttered my underwear yesterday and found a huge pile of stuff that I haven't been able to wear for 8 years! Yes, that's right, 8 years. And yet I've been keeping them in with the things I can wear. I have slowly been realizing that I have an awful lot of things like that; my closet is even worse! The years have gone by so fast that I didn't notice that many things I thought of as "new" are really decades old [blush].
What made me start cleaning up with conviction is my birthday coming up. I know that most of you ladies are a lot younger than I am, so you probably can't relate yet, but I now have maybe 20 years of independent living left in this world. I used to acquire things with the thought that I would be using said items for most of my life, but most of it has been sitting unused for 20 or 30 years! If I haven't used it by now, then I probably don't like it enough, nor will there ever be an occasion, for me to use it in the next 20.
My children don't want that antique crystal or those old sets of china, and they certainly don't want those clothes I've hanging onto for 25 to 30 years, since I was a slender young(er) thing! My basement is filled with acres of those old clothes and I even have a big set of encyclopedias from the 1970s. Hm, do you think it's time to rent a dumpster? I'm afraid that if I try to get rid of stuff a little at a time, especially stuff that I know I don't want (70% of what I have), then I'll get bogged down and quit. Having a garage sale might have been an option if the stuff was newer, but who wants a 30 year old velour top or a musty 40 year old set of encyclopedias? However, I'm keeping the antique crystal until they have to pry it from my cold dead hands, LOL.
Michael McIntire is a great British comedian you might enjoy. We are in the middle of getting our apartment painted and everything is a mess. But my morning and night routines are going well . The hardest thing for me is getting off the iPad. Keep up the good work.
Tom Barrett , ah, I have the same problem with the iPad. I ordered a timer on line, and should receive it by Monday. But, I'm reluctant to use the timer to limit my screen time.
FLY = Finally Loving Yourself. Excellent😃! Live long and prosper, Diane. Love your videos.
I love your blouse today! I have been watching you and Steph and now have gone back to your 31 Babysteps videos. I am enjoying them and how easy the system really is. Thank you!!
Thank you, Joyce!
Yesterday was the first day in a long time where I used my phone mainly to support the structure of the day! I used the timer and the App to get along, but I didn't get lost in it. Thank you so much, Diane for fishing me out of procrastination! Tusind tak og mange hilsner fra flensborg 😘☀️
Hilser tilbage fra København! 🖐😃
I am a new y bsby... and I am enjoying your videos....and it's getting me back to my routines. Some I have had my whole life and others are new! The shift in my routines changing coincided with when I started working from home. I love that you have a little nerdy side to you....that's compliment....(I love Iron Man too!). The thing I live the most us...you take the pressure off...no special stuff needed and no need to do a major overthaul all at once. This morning my hot spot took me less than a minute to clear a d it's been sitting there for months! Honestly why did I not tackle it sooner? Thank you and keep doing your great work in motivating others
. 😍😍😍 From 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Hello Diane, I am a new flybaby😃. Your encouragement, dress to shoes and calm teaching manner are so helpful. Thank you
I have reprinted out the 11 commandments with your annotations of this video. This makes it vivid to me. I have noted the numbers of the emergency plumber and of the caretaker of our settlement. I have shined our sink and layed out my clothes for tomorrow. When I will have finished this note, I will start my new complete evening routine that includes packing my lunch for my job, my fruits, my beverage, eat dinner, complete hygiene so that I may do a cat lick in the morning, plus optionally hair washing
Diane I'm going to restart my 31 baby steps because the perfectionist in me is so impatient . I promise you I will do as you say slow and steady .
Everybody loves you and appreciates all what you do, you're a Godsend !!!
Didn't sleep early as I said...tonight I will sleep early but I'll be realistic and say be in bed at 10.
Have a lovely day, sending you light and love from Sharjah, the Unites Arab Emirates 😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️
Glad that you are being realistic, Ranya - don't set that bar too high, none of us are Olympic gymnasts! LOL Hugs to you!
Hope your family had a Wonderful 50th celebration for your hubby. Thank you so much for all you do to help us, we really appreciate it. I hope you are feeling better, when I am down I watch one of my favorite movies or tv shows like Galaxy Quest or Star Trek. Have a Wonderful day 😀
Aww, thank you! I made these videos back in January and yes, my hubby did have a nice birthday!
Thank u so much Diane! You make me feel that i'm not alone. Love ur videos! May God always keep u happy as much as u keep us all happy! Lots n lots of love 😊😊😍😍
Going to bed at 10:30! Happy coincidence - I watch this video on the day of scheduled blackout for maintenance. Thanks so much for this video! I was in the process of devising of how to read a book in the dark. I now I won't ! Good night : ))
Everytime I watch your videos I think how wonderful you are with your calm kind way of inspiring us. Any positive thoughts about you, I will write them down but change it in my own name. It is easier to see the good on others but i will try to fly 🎉 finally loving yourselves and others ❤ 2024
Thank you for doing these videos! I know they are helping me and I'm sure others! Praying for something special to happen today that will encourage you & lift you up.
Hi Diane!!! I’m watching all your baby steps and learning the process, know about it, become familiar with it, mentally process it. But I’m moving very soon and I need a new process when I get to our new house so I’m learning now and mentally preparing now so that I can start day 1 when we get settled. Thank you so much for the easy break down!! I appreciate you so much!
I hope you have a better day today! Thank you for all you do for us!
Thank you so very much for making these videos. I have been doing my best to follow the FlyLady system for a while, but revisiting the baby steps ,with your guidance, has helped me to go back to basics and remember that this is not just about keeping my home clean.
I just found you this week so I am doing the speed program. Thank you. You have already had a positive effect on me. Love and hugs, Mary from Indiana USA.
OH my! Were you watching me? LOL. Just as I walked in my bathroom and sat my iPad on the counter so I could hear you and glance back and forth you said not to do two projects at once! I was gathering towels from my kids showers this afternoon. (One headed to work and the other headed to church). I immediately stopped and went to sit down to finish watching this video. Thanks for the reminder. I might have missed something! Hugs and thanks so much for taking your time to make these videos.
LOL! If you want to listen to me AND work at the same time, I have some podcasts... :-) dianedenmark.podbean.com/?source=pb
Thank you Diane, my problem is not doing one thing at a time. I noticed this yesterday as I was clearing the counter tops, as I took something into another room ,I would then see something in that room that needed moving to another room and so on and so on. I was so pleased that I noticed that I was doing that. I could see how I was becoming overwhelmed because I was looking at lots of rooms in a short space of time and things that needed doing was going through my mind. Thanks x
Yay, Mary - glad you are beginning to notice these things, that is a huge step forward!
Me too! Thanks for sharing that.
I think it's cute how you paint your nails to match every day 😊
These videos are so helpful and so encouraging!!! Thank you for making them!!!
Thanks so much for these videos. Everyone has a particular thing that keeps them motivated, watching your videos are mine. Again, thank you for taking the time and effort to produce these wonderful videos...
You are welcome!
Diane you make my day. So glad I found you☺️
Your amazing...keep up your good work. You are making a difference in so many lives!
I am so encouraged by you and and love your little comments about star trek...I live a world away from you but realize we are all the same; no matter where we live.
Thanks for all you do!!!!
LLAP, Laura! ;-)
Today's video is a keeper - a reminder how starting out slow, steady and orderly. Thank you. What you said about working in the 80s and 90s and having it all - you are so right. Blessings to you and really, these videos have been answer to prayer since I am a visual and tactical learner :-)
Thank you, Dorie! I'm a visual learner too - I'm so glad you found this video helpful! :-)
Your cheeky smile did make me smile!
She made me smile and feel good😀😇
Hello dear Diane, wishing you bright luminous days ahead, inside and outside! I hope you are feeling better and thank you for these wonderful videos that are nurturing and helpful and reassuring. :-) Please take care of yourself! I already knew about these babysteps as I have tried to be a flybaby on and off for years...but is so different seeing you bringing us through them by the hand! :-) I am just following along for now, will restart them further on, some things I have always done naturally) make the bed) others not quite or not at all and it's a struggle...like getting sidetracked, pulling out too much, starting a thousand things at once, not keeping up with the routines because I just need to finish up that project first etc etc. a big hug to you, looking forward to the next videos!
Glad that these are helping you! I think I have listened to every single podcast/radioshow the Flylady has ever made...that was so helpful to me :-)
Hi Diane! I have been watching many of these b/c I started the fly lady system and have established my morning routine! I have to stop here and comment that I like the way you approach the method. Even though baby steps were encouraged I didn't get the concept! I thank you for this video series. People like me who are brain jumpers need the timer for extra added encouragement and focus. Today really hit home when you said to start one thing and finish it! I have a lot of unfinished projects that need my attention! I especially like setting the timer and tackling one thing! After I get my home completely in order I am going to set my mind to attack the UFO' s. ( Unfinished Projects) Thank you so much for your guidance. TFS ❤️
I have really enjoyed your videos. You explain things very well. Thank you. Keep up the good work.
Thank you Diane. Yes I am feeling a lot better. I just keep plodding along and if I get a decent night's sleep my days are a lot better.
+Kathy Puzic Sweet dreams, Kathy! 😃
I totally agree with what you say about being kind to yourself when you have down days. I too really appreciate that I have started FlyLady. For the past couple of days I have felt physically and emotionally down but the mere fact that I stuck to the routine of making my bed and dressing to shoes helped me feel I was still on task. I was slower doing everything though but it is encouraging.
+Kathy Puzic Hope you're feeling better, Kathy!
Watching this January 1, 2020. Happy New Year everyone.
Listening again March 2021. Feeling the blahs
sorry you're having a down day. (you are very pale today bless you- just take it easy.) you always cheer me up so thankyou. and I love your outfits.
I am so glad that Farmer MeeMaw mentioned you. I love that up to this point I am doing the steps mentioned. Can't wait to see what is coming up. I am a little off track and this is sure to set me back on track.
Thanks for all these videos! I am loving this. So far, so good!!👍
Thank you Diane, your videos have really helped me get started with the Fly Lady system. Particularly setting a timer, I think I passed on some jobs because I knew it was an hour or two hour chore. Now I set the timer and do what I can. Doing a little makes me feel better then doing zero. I have even implemented the timer when I am doing work after school in my classroom to keep me from getting too sidetracked. :-)
Diane! I struggle with the lace up shoes in the house. I am constantly going to the garage to throw things out (dirty garage floor) and out into the backyard to garden or check on my chickens (chicken poop, dirt, etc.). Even though I slip on and off my lace up shoes and put on my "garage shoes" and my "backyard chicken sh!t shoes"...it's such a complete and utter nuisance!!!!
You are a blessing. Thank you.
Thank-you for doing the 31 Babysteps videos. These keep me on track to stick to the routines and help me feel organized and in control of home life. Keep posting videos!!! Thx. Rose
+Roselyne Collet Thanks!
Thank you so much for posting these videos Diane. I have been interested in the Flylady System for some time and following you has really helped me to implement the steps. I am watching your 31 Babysteps videos and going through this process is really changing the way I approach housework and get through the day. So thank you for giving up your time to do this for us. Hi from Australia! x Bec
Thank you so much for these videos, you make learning this system so easy to understand❤️
Since I found your videos by accident a few weeks ago, I've been sharing them with my family and other moms online. I'm still waiting for a copy of Sink Reflections from my library, but so far I love the Flylady system!
Thank you for your vlogs, you seem such a nice, friendly lady. Waching a vlog (and following the tips) is a moment of relaxation for me, seeing te results in my home but also an increase of me time already, greetings from rotterdam, the netherlands
I love your video's! I do visit the flylady website everyday for the steps and then I watch your videos, as it's better for me to see a real person, with great advice. Live long and prosper!
+Darkelf1969 LLAP! 💖
Hi, Diane- Today started great. I had my clothes lined up and ready to go. did my morning routine -well actually- it was sort of in the middle of doing my morning routine that things went a little haywire. I was reaching under the sink to grab the dish detergent when I noticed there was a leak. This necessitated a call to my landlady and then to the plumber. But I shouldered on!When the plumber showed up, they went right to fixing the leak. But, two more plumbing problems were discovered which will have to be rectified in future. Meanwhile the under the sink leaking problem was solved by a new faucet. no sooner had the plumbers left, when I turned the faucet on to get a drink of water and it wouldn't quite turn off. Another call to the plumber, and so on. C'est la vie!
Ok, so it was a but bumpy today, but, onward! Someone far more determined than myself encouraged us to keep at it. 😎😎
I was on vacation so I stopped at day 17...but I am back on the horse. It's difficult to get organised after vacation but I am taking it easy.
Thank you, Diane. :-) smiles to you.
So enjoying this process! Thank you!
Your smile made me smile :-) Thanks
Absolutely love these videos! So helpful! Thank you very much for making them. 😊
Going back and watching these baby steps for my Diane fix while you're taking a break. Love your videos! Question: what to do when you're ill? I was so tired last week then came down with the flu and still am recovering. Managing a 15" session each morning and trying not to stress out about getting behind!
Your videos are so awesome!!!
I love these videos! Thank you so much for investing your time into all of us who are new to Flying. :)
Excited..... Routines going well
These videos do help me to progress!
I was looking so forward to starting this. I have been sick since Dec 27th and I have not been able to start anything!
Wait until you are feeling well - the videos and babysteps will be here when you are ready :-)
Enjoying watching your videos, thank you!!!!!!
I have reread the 11 commandments and I realized that now for 2 or 3 months I did not continue the habit of pampering. Have to restart this
My control journal is Cleaning Organiser app on Google PLay. Oh IronMan nice. Yoda, bleam me out scotty, cool. I am a flyguy, like it. My favorite video so far.
THanks
I love all of your outfits!
I like to deep clean the kitchen on Mondays, and the bath room on Tuesdays. I don't need zones because my place is so small.
I printed out the Students Controll Journal and hopefully I may get it translated to my DH and in the end I hope we will be following the stud.contr.j. from now on... I even thought of following the Kid's Fly Challenge every day...
Thank you so much! I love your videos!
Glad to have you on the Team, Anna! :-)
I have printed out a new motivational verse
and I have filled some pages of the holiday control journal which is in my control journal.
You gave me a laugh today: "if you like watching those cat videos" 😂
Thanks again for your great videos - I'm only finding them now in August!
You can start them anytime you like, Lisa! We are actually doing a little challenge on instagram right now, if you want to join in the fun! instagram.com/dianeindenmark/
today day 18 of my 31 babysteps in March 2020. today, I ironed for 15 min, 2 min hotspot and swish and swipe in the bathroom, 15 window cleaning only the one in the bedroom and one of two in the entry hall. (my flat is not that big). I decluttered two items I cooked and made the dishes 3 times and now I have to do them again. again I didn't work on my control journal. I looked something up for my husband that took me too long (because I didn't set the timer for sure), then I didn't go back to the control journal. the swish and swipe I did rather by impulse. I noticed, I actually forgot, how tha works. in the zone cleaning or the weekly cleaning? I considered it one of my 3 times 15 min tasks of today. I guess, the weekly plan and zone etc. would fall into place anyway, if I would work on my contro ljournal . building the plan and later on inventory, weekly meal plan and so on. tomorrow again homeoffice. the plan is to work 3 hours, pause then 2 hours, pause and 3 hours again. I can't do more on a small laptop. we'll see, what I will complete, after the work and the dinner. I guess, it is best, only do laundry and then work on the control journal 2 x 15 min. so, I wrote it here. tomorrow I will come back, to see, what I planed for tomorrow :-D
NB: i noticed, that I have progress in all rooms, except the living room and the kitchen (except sink and counter top around the sink). and I am more in the living room, than in the other rooms. since my last travel trip, this is the most chaotic room. decluttering or constant 15 min missions here, would help with the visible problem areas. interesting how much I resist to work more on the most visible chaos.... on day the living room will fall as well ;-)
right after I posted this comment I did the dishes. somehow motivated to tackle a tastk in the areas I left out the last weeks, I finally cleaned the rest of the countertops. yes, I had to store some items somewhere on the floor, because I have no space in my kind of pantry, but I didn't want to wait, till I get that decluttered and organized. it took me about 25 min in total. that includes about 10 min, to look up a DIY decreaser with baking soda, orange oil and dish soap. I new about it, but didn't needed it before. now, I have added it to my 1 1/2 page of DIY cleansers. later I will print that out and put it in my control journal - now it starts to get fun. but now to bed. it is late. and we do need sleep :-D thanks so much for the encouragement with your videos!
You are a treasure!
My husband likes to go to bed at 10:30
So that's when I go. If I can't sleep I get up
Thanks again for your videos! They r really motivating. I lost my mum two months ago and have been finding things really hard. It is good to follow these routines they make me do something instead of just feeling sorry for myself. I have a question though. Is the daily mission part of the basic babystep routine or is it a bit we add on later?
If you can fit one in, that's great but the main focus when you are starting is to keep going with your small routines, morning and night - those are the things which will keep you going and set you up for success. Good luck!
Im loving the whole system but what is the approach for shampooing my rugs 75%of my home is rug only my 1st floor and basement is regular flooring
Thank you :-)
Amen!
I'm having a hard time "taking time for myself". That is the one item I never get checked off each night before bed. Help!
I am from Sri Lanka, if I amay to dress up and do the chores. It would not be practical, I was tinking of getting in to a set of clothes for work and afterwords to wear something nice....what'should Yorkshire thought on it.
@Diane in Denmark
Re: commandment 9 -- "What does "as fast as possible" mean? When I feel rushed, I feel stressed out and then angry. I'd rather enjoy what I have to do than just get it over with. Is that unrealistic?
You could reframe "as fast as possible" with "focusing on the task and not getting sidetracked".
@@DianeinDenmark Thank you! That helps me tremendously.
idi0002: I have printed out, read and followed more or less the 11 commandments and I have added some important telephone numbers to my control journal. Thanks
+Ida Wratzek You are doing great, Ida! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
thanks a lot for your encouragement
LOL I'm also too good at doing things for myself.
ty x 18
I got 8 hours last night :)
I need to write down my case manager's number in case anything happens to my phone.
If you like inspirational comedy, look up Jeanne Robertson on TH-cam. She is Hilarious!