Q & A time! (Dressing Your Truth, Konmari, Flylady, Queen's Speech, our Challenge, refashioning)
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
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You can read the full copy of the Danish Queen's speech here kongehuset.dk/en/news/her-majesty-the-queens-new-year-address-2018 And I'm using the free "7 minute work out" app play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.popularapp.sevenmins
Read speech yesterday. Queen is in tune with the times.
You do put a smile on my face Diane! Every time! Xx
You always put a smile on mine, dear Lucie! 👋💖
Lovely video ☺️ your positivity is contagious !
Diane .....my mum, sister and I are all new subscribers and converts!! You are listened to day in, day out and quoted in every conversation! You are a Godsend. Thank you so much. Your honesty, calmness and cheerfulness have eased us into the New Year. Happy new year from Blighty! 💙💛💚
Aww, that's so nice to hear - much love to you all! 🖐😀
Diane you are so lovely in every way! You definitely lead the way in spreading joy,kindness and positive motivation! You’re a precious soul and I thank you for all the time and care you put into cheering us on! Blessings...
Love my daily dose of positivity from you Diane. Your Queen is very wise. Great message
Thank YOU Diane. I can not express the difference finding you has made in my life. Things are so much calmer inside my head. I have ditched the negative self talk, gotten off my “bahookie” and honestly feel so much better about life.
I wish you all the very best in 2019. 💐💐💐
Thank you for sharing your Queen’s speech. What a wise woman. She would be so proud of you as you are the kind and inspirational type of person she would love all the world to be. Your videos have helped so many. I plan on painting wine glasses this weekend ( something mindless and fun ) . Never painted glass before so i am looking forward to it. Today is yoga and deep stretch and also weekly blessing. I find doing two weekly blessings a week helps keep my home in order. We use bikes and a golf carts where i live so my car rarely needs gas and i change my purse often with my outfits so it gets cleaned regularly . Tomorrow is date night and we are going to see a live band. Sunday is always family day and planning/ preparing for the week ahead. Have a wonderful weekend 💕 thank you again for all you do
You are the BESTEST cheerleader in the world! Thank you for the time you take to do this :)
My DD18 and I have been watching the Marie Kondo programme too, and I agree 15 minutes of decluttering, seeing if something ‘sparks joy’ works better for me. My DD20, watched half of one said “what a load of rubbish” and then proceeded to have the biggest clear out of her room for years! 🤣
That is so funny! Good on her, and good on you😄
@Elizabeth Whaley-Avery A friend of mine, an army brat, taught me many years ago to roll my underwear instead of just laying it in the drawer; that saved me tons of space! Then I learned Marie Kondo's method and I like it better; it also saves space but looks neater than rolling it up.
Me too! I watched it a few days ago and thought OMG what a mountain to sort out!! 15 mins one drawer at a time work a best for me
It's great that your daughter was inspired, Ingrid! 🤣🤣🤣
Diane in Denmark I know- she is her own authority- is that a 4 thing?
Good morning.Without you, I would not imagine one could paint leather at home, problably a kind of mindset accepting ready made things as made by specialists, the prejudice was if we touch it would be spoiled. Now I have two refashioned shoes!I l love books and I love your taste for them.Please, could you include a brief book review in the podcast here and there?It would be a treat Thank you a lot for the queens seech, such a wise woman and in touch with the reality we live in. Have a nice day!
Yay, glad you enjoyed painting the shoes 😍
Very thoughtful extract from the speech. I would find it extremely overwhelming to do a big load of de-cluttering at one time, I find it much better to break it down into smaller chunks. Lorna
Diane, this is one of my favorite videos that you have ever made. I feel so encouraged and so happy after listening to the Queen's speech and listening to you encouraging us. I'm trying to be better about keeping my house clean because I know it makes me feel better, and you are such an encouragement! Thank you so much for making these videos!!
You are very welcome, Sarah - this is going to be a great year for you!
What a great speech of your queen Diane! Thankyou for that. And I agree to spread positivity into the world creates a ripple effect even if you don’t see it immediately. It can have a great impact. Have a great weekend. Lots of love ❤️
Thank you for sharing your Queen’s speech 🙏❤️It warmed my heart listening to you read❤️ Thank you for all you do.
Thanks for being there for us Diane. Always fun and inspiring. Happy new year. 💕
I can't say enough about your channel and how it has been such an encouragement to me this past year. You are simply amazing! Thank YOU!
It is great to see you every morning , Diane! It has been such a boost during these strange times. Just knowing that the little things we do are important and that our routines matter. Thank you!
My challenge has been to be more accountable of my time and actually do something for 15 minutes to improve my home then to just write it in a planner & think about doing it. Nothing gets done unless you do it!! Thanks Diane! 🖖
I noticed your hyacinths in your videos. I bought fresh flowers to have something beautiful to look at on my dining table as we were working in dining room. I,m really doing well with my sensible eating and exercise and I've already lost 2 1/2 kgs. Go me!
I thought your excerpt of Queen Marguerite, s speech was excellent . It was so needed in the society we live in today.
I,m still working on making my husband smile and counting the blessings we receive each day. It has been a beautiful day here in Wales so love and best wishes to you and your family wishing you a happy weekend together .Margaret
What a wise lady even more important today in 2021 thank you Diane x
Thank you for sharing your ideas for refurbishing items one already owns and updating them to fit one's current style. I appreciate all of your encouragement and positivity and your encouragement of more people to share/spread positivity.
New convert here , Diane! Finished the 31 Baby Step videos on July 31. Extinguishing hot spots and 15 min decluttering. Getting ready to add Zones this month. Your videos are wonderful. You explain the system so clearly, and your personality shines through. You are inspirational. Thank you for cheering! Live long and prosper 🖖
Yay, go you for doing the 31 baby steps!
You are just so cute! I love your peppy personality! As always, you've got great videos that I enjoy watching first thing in the morning to get my day going! Thanks Diane!
As always, Diane, thanks for all you do. Your encouragement exceeds expectations. My challenge of putting the Christmas decorations away is complete. Today’s challenges is going through my bedroom nightstand, 15-minutes and getting rid of anything I haven’t used. I’m counting the points of all the items leaving our home. It’s been a great motivator to get back to the basics of what we really use and bless someone else in need of the items. We don’t need blocking our vision of a calm and beautiful place we call home. Make it a great day!
Yay, go you, Rachel! 🎉🎉🎉
As always a delightful to start my day listening to your positive, happy, warm and loving videos...you are such a poppet...Big Hugs
I never knew you could paint leather Diane! What a great way to change things you already have so they suit your needs better and so you don't need to buy more stuff! I'm going to give it a go and just think how many times we bypass great items on sale or in charity shops just because the colour isn't right or maybe a bit faded? Thank you so much for your very good videos! I love your Queen's thoughts!!
I call you "Dearest Diane" because you have been such a great cheerleader for me! You and your videos are truly dear to me. I have been going good on my 40day declutter challenge-myself-challenge! My sink is, however, NOT shiny, and while I have the excuse of caring for a fussy clingy toddler, i am making it my mission today to declutter one item, work in zone 1 for 15 minutes, and shine my sink! Definitely manageable at nap time. I asked for a cute retro style timer for Christmas and it has been so fun to set it and work until the Ding! Happy wishes for a prosperous New Year to you and yours, Dearest Diane!
Yay, enjoy your timer! 😁
I, too, have been watching the Marie Kondo series. It is a positive spot in the lineup of shows. I don't plan to empty my closets onto my bed any time soon, but I did do another 15 minute decluttering. YAY! Hope everyone has a beautiful day. Thanks Diane!
Go you on doing 15 minutes , Sandy!
Thank you for sharing the Queen's speech, I take it to heart
I agree with you on the Kon Mari system. I get overwhelmed. I pick a category and then start - scarves, winter hats & scarves. I choose a particular category of clothing and declutter.
I love your way of dressing. Very classic. I love your yellow sweater set. You have wonderful taste. Your queen is a very wise woman. Truer words were never spoken.
Watching your videos is like walking into a friend's kitchen and having a lovely chat. I'm always glad to see you, I always learn something (or many things) and I always want to come back! And it always leaves me with a warm, cozy feeling. Thank you. And thank you for sharing that part of your Queen's speech. It's such an important message no matter where you are in this world. I'll see YOU very soon! Love across the miles
You always look great!
Thank you, as always, Gina - have a fabulous Friday! 😍
Thank you for your inspiration. My home is about to be professionally deep cleaned and I have two weeks to declutter before it’s rented out for a few months. I am a Flyinfant LOL. Shining my sink and putting on real shoes is helping me stay sane. I love Marie Kondo and loved her Netflix show. She is helping me sort one group at a time and stay focused. I will not take everything out of closet. I know the things that spark joy to leave in . You are cheering me up and keeping me moving. When I move back into my home I will use your slower saner methods. Happy New Year! You are my favorite new BFF.
@@lindarusco5062 "flyinfant" Haha I love that. I'm a flyinfant, too!
I am now doing the morning routine on a regular basis and so the bathroom is always. Looking clean thank you
Our dear sweet cat died unexpectedly on New Year’s Day. My husband and I are devastated. Your challenge has been the one bit of comfort we have found as we have decided to just to walk outside together for 15 minutes a day. We may be crying as we walk and talk about our dear “Percy” , but being outside in nature helps. It is difficult to remain in the house, “seeing” him everywhere, but knowing he is gone. Thank you, Diane, for your bright, cheerful energy.
It is very difficult to cope with the death of a beloved pet. My heart grieves for you, as I too, have gone through this experience. May you be comforted by the good memories you have of Percy and be thankful for the joy he brought to your lives.
Aww, I'm so sorry to hear that! Hugs coming your way!
Hi Diane. What a coincidence. Just before I watched today’s video I had actually googled Queen Margrethe’s speech and ‘Dinner for One’ !
She says all the things I agree with and Freddie Frinton was so.... funny. I remember him from childhood.
Finding your channel has been quite influential for me and I look forward to keeping going with all the ideas and organisation.
I follow you on Instagram also and must say the photos of New Year’s Eve in Vibeke’s were great. What a cool house,I love her style.
Loved the video as always! I watch your videos in a bus to and from work so I get a little cheerful and relaxing me time on my commute every day. Thank you for being part of it 😊
Thank you Diane in Denmark for making me feel human! Love
your UA-cam videos.
Love the blue scarf Diane!
Great message Diane, it's always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thanks for the motivation and all the hard work you put in the channel!
A lovely positive video Diane, thank you! The Queen’s speech was a good life lesson, if only more people would take it on board, wouldn’t the world be a kinder place? I must admit, half way through your video you inspired me to get up and tidy round, I then watched the rest whilst enjoying a cup of coffee! X
Diane, what a lovely, uplifting video! Thank you for reading part of the Queen's New Year's speech. I was very impressed with what I heard and want to read the full speech. I always learn so much from you, and your videos are so cheerful. 🌷 Happy New Year!
Dear Diane, Thank you from California for your inspiration. Last year was a 'Hoot" following your fun filled advice and joyful life in Denmark.
I watched a couple of Mari kondo videos yesterday and it inspired me to go through my husband's wardrobe in two 15 minute declutters and because it was so easy I decided to do my wardrobe as well which I did by setting my timer for 15. I did my wardrobe about 5 months ago so that helped tremendously. I have trouble letting things go if they fit and still look in good condition. What really helped to let go was what was said about asking whether or not they spark joy. I just can't bring myself to thank the items though , that really made me smile, but I just said to myself , thank God I,m finally letting things go that just take up my wardrobe .I found this so satisfying.
I came from a large house to a small 2 bedroom flat and although I downsized my furniture my one bookshelf which has ended up in my bedroom is too full and really getting on my nerves. I had a wonderful large unit in the dining room of our house that had open and closed compartments and drawers.It was really beautiful, a present from my Dh . It displayed my nice china behind glass doors and housed my dinner service and the books were displayed in different areas . I loved it. Unfortunately much too big for here . It was about 11 or 12 feet in length. I miss that and my piano but no regrets we decided to sell and downsized to have more time in Cyprus. Life goes on and we experienced many other blessings. I just can't figure out why I am having trouble sorting this annoying bookshelf. I,m just going to take everything off the shelves and employ the same method. I,m dreading it.
Talking about hyacinths I found some in beautiful glass vases in Tesco's reduced to £1.25 yesterday they are just in bud .They should look amazing .I bought 3 in different colours. What a coincidence. Have you noticed things in bud in your garden yet ? We have some polyanthus or maybe they are something similar in flower. Absolutely amazing! Blessings to you and yours from Margaret in Wales
Nice to hear from you, Margaret! We have the first snowdrops beginning to push their stems up through the ground - spring is on its way 😃
Thank you for the challenge. I have challenged myself today to go through my list of things to do and have managed to tick most of them off today! So pleased!
What a beautiful speech from your very special queen!
Happy New Year! Love your scarf today! I really appreciate the time you spend on helping others. Hope this year brings you and all of your fans many blessings. 💓
Aww, thank you so much! 🤗
Oooo painting a leather jacket chocolate brown, what a great idea! I have an old black leather blazer that I never wear as it’s too... black lol. I quite fancy a chocolate brown one!
That was an amazing speech what an insightful person your Queen is and what a great example she is for your country. Have a wonderful new year from New Zealand
I've been watching the Marie Kondo series, too. Like you I prefer the fly lady slower declutter you do each in small increments of time.
Thanks for the boost for my bahookie!
I have just been watching "Keeping up appearances" and then you mention hyacinths 😜👏
Love that you repurpose things. So.neat. ☺
Binge watched some of her series last night, just for ships and giggles! I concur with your comparison of the “Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” system with the Flylady system. Eat the elephant one bite at a time keeps being overwhelmed at bay.
Thanks for sharing Diane. Love love your videos!
I need to change my control journal. I've had it for a long time. I started Flylady in 2005 or 2006 when she was a tot. Now my daughter is now 17. So I think it is time to update it. This is something I need to challenge myself to do. Another challenge for is to do hygge moments. These seem to help me during the winter months. Thanks for all the idea. Have a good weekend.
Sending some hygge your way, Liz - it definitely helps with these long, dark days! 😍
Thank you for sharing Queen Daisy's speech. I have started watching Marie Kondo show on Netflix and enjoy it quite a lot. I can definitely relate to some of the room scenes and feelings of overwhelm. Have a great weekend!
thank you Diane for such an inspiring, helpful and fun video. I really appreciate it. It was helpful to hear how different systems (i.e. Flylady & Konmari) can work together. Your Queen sounds lovely. Have a Blessed day and evening:-)
🙏thank you very much. You inspirer me every day, to continue doing my housework, decluttering.... ❤️
I love your queen! No comparison to what we have.
Loads of great points Diane! Thank you for bringing together our hyggelig corner of the internet 💗 I'll have to watch Kon-Mari when I get a chance! 😁 x x x
She is such a joy to watch! And she jumps a lot...must be a type 1! 😄
Happy New Year Diane! Your videos are so inspiring to me. My husband and I did a major clean out of our house over the holidays and I want to incorporate more zone cleaning this year (I've been doing the morning and evening routines for several months now). Carol actually did a show on the Konmari method a few years ago when her book came out! I bet you can find it if you search on the dressing your truth page or in lifestyle. I believe she typed Marie as a 4/1. Cheers!
What a great video. Glad to be skipping into the new year with you Dear Diane. Dont have Netflix Kon Marie is amazing tho for folding etc. Im STILL decluttering. But in little bites. Otherwise I get overwhelmed. I am challenging myself today to tidy the "tools", tapes, screwdrivers, screws, hooks, light globes, candles etc on a shelf in the linen press. In effect its my single girls tool shed. Its a mess!
There you go again with that "get up and do something, don't be sitting around watching UA-cam" lol. So I've been working and "listening" lol. This was a great video. So inspiring, and I loved the Queens speech too. So positive. I'm inspired now!!! Oh and I almost forgot, now I have to paint something. It's definitely going to be a purse. Even though you said not to start out with anything like that. Lol. At least I'm not planning to paint a whole coat. Lol lol
Choosing positive entertainment has such an uplifting effect on our minds 😀. I’m so glad you talked about this topic!
Happy Friday Diane.
I dislike paying money for subscription services like magazines and Netflix, Hulu.
I'm on fixed income and every where I can not spend, the better.
With that said, I found lots of Konmarie style videos on UA-cam and will check them out. Thanks Diane, I hadn't heard of Konmarue before.
Peace & Love
Same here, Susan! I got the Marie Kondo book through our local library a few years ago...I love to save money, like you!
What a lovely message, thank you! Wishing you and your hyacinths blissful hygge!
Good common sense, all of it, something in short supply these days. On a superficial note, you look smashing, and youthful in that. Luminous colors!💙
We need to here your Queen in the US
I noticed that your color combination today is blue and yellow; it reminded me that many years ago, the Dress for Success author, John T. Molloy, did a lot of research into the effects on others of different color combinations, and he found that the combinations of blue (any blue) and light yellow or blue and beige gave people the impression that the wearer is a happy person. Just to say, what an easy way to spread cheer, by wearing blue with yellow or beige! Even when we don't feel cheerful, we can add cheer to others in this small way, and that can't help but be a good thing for all of us, right?
Diane have a great weekend.
I have been enjoying your videos and your sweet spirit, but I still feel stuck when the journal is mentioned. I am not sure what should be written in there besides what I have been shown on other videos (baby steps and flylady's)some items are not part of a regular routine and how to put gtd items has stopped me from using my journal all together. I simply go by memory and don't write anything down because I know I will just refuse or forget to follow the list...I need a little bit of help, but I will respect your privacy if this over the boundary! Thanks for reading this and have an awesome day!!
I feel the same way.
Hi Leslie! If you go to the Flylady website, there is a very detailed section on what you might find useful to have in your CJ. Mine contains my Routine checklists, the Daily Focus for Monday-Sunday, plus zone cleaning lists.
@@DianeinDenmark I will go and try to find the detailed list! I am still clearing away Christmas decor a little bit at a time! xXxX
15 steps on how to build a control journal?!? Looking at step 2...might start at step 1!
I am now listening to Carol's (2) audio books, Discovering Your Type of Beauty and It's Just My Nature..over again! I have been feeling "off" and second guessing myself
Now I am going with my 1st intuition. An "aha" moment when you just mentioned the personality reference. I'd been looking at that vs. my energy! Stay posted, heehee on my revelation. Oh! And DD18 wanted to watch the Netflix Tidying Up 1st episode the other night. It did overwhelm me a bit as I relate to Flylady moreso, but she loved it. She is T4. (( smiles )) And yes, the hoarding shows make me feel depressed as well. Happy Saturday!! Your newly painted navy projects are delightfully well-done and your hyacinths are so pretty. Love the msg from Queen Daisy, about my fave flower🌼🌼🎉🎊☺
How exciting! Hmmm, wonder what your true type is?! Facial profiling, then energy movement is the way to go as the behaviour can definitely be "learned" or manipulated by circumstances 😀
Hi Diane! Where can I find the print out for the self-care pampering by zones? Do you have a link? Im looking for it on your blog.
Top of my blog "Flylady Zone Ideas" www.google.com/amp/s/dianedenmark.com/2020/10/14/%25F0%259F%2592%25A1-flylady-self-care-by-zone-plus-bingo-card/amp/
Hi did not find 7 min exercise routine please can you advise link
7 minutes workout app from Google Play Store, free app play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.popularapp.sevenmins
Holy Bohooki who would dis like your videos?
I have been DYT for about 8 yrs now. I knew right ways I way a T1. Hubby is T3, daughter #1 is also a T1 and son and youngest daughter are T2. It makes it so easy to shop for them now. My grandson age 10 is T1 step granddaughters are still to be determined.
I started the Netflix Tidy up series on Wednesday and on episode 3. I don't like seeing a huge pile either. I actually started pre fly lady with sidetracked home executive that's where I learned about Marla.
Hubby and I love Netflix for date night. We watch Unfortunate Events.
Oh fun upfashioning is fun. I did jewelry before and a cheap pair of shoes I painted gold. I go trifting for purses. (I might do a video about my T1ness)
Yesterday I aired out the house again for 5 minutes. Today I need to take a walk around the block. Its been sub zero temps here (-55f... -48c).
I need to put flower in my house.
Marie Kondo is a type 4 🐧
I don't know if I like the idea of being told what I should wear.
Diane, Congratulations on 19,000 subscribers! I found you via “The FlyLady” two years ago this month when you were called, “FlyLady Diane”. I watched your 31 Babysteps video a couple of times, read Marla’s book, put together my Control Journal & it has been a life changer! I love your videos, your support & take on things. You bring a smile to my face. It is a joy to see your journey over these 2 years. The community you have built on UA-cam & Instagram is a positive & encouraging one. Thank you!
Regina Quiñones
rbq1982 on Instagram
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Congratulations on your FLY anniversary, Regina! 💖
Its so caring for you to tell people to set a timer even when watching YOUR videos! Thanks so much! Happy New Year!
Your Queens speech was really Great! 🇩🇰👑👸🇩🇰
Thanks for all you do, Diana! You're such a blessing and a bright light in this world! 💕
Wauw what a great extra video!! Thanks - loved it all. I did the KM method 3 years ago and it really changed a lot in me. Perfect match whith Flylady i found here 1 year ago - to do the dayli cleaning and maintaining.
I was so thrilled when I found out that Kon Marie would come on Netflix. especially these cold month where tv's almost my best friend ;-) Have a great hyggeevening and thank you for another happy video
Hvad er det pudsigt at du bor i Randers! 😍
Happy new year! I want it to be a fun and fabulous year! After I watched your video today I went over and watch some of the Konmari on Netflix. It does have an uplifting feel, but I did not find an incredible amount of tips. I think your videos are a lot more motivational and helpful. To me your videos are drama free and I appreciate that. Sensitive people like me Sometimes you’re very easily distracted. Just wanted to tell you I really appreciate all your videos and the time and effort you put into them.
Aww, thank you for that - I appreciate it!
Dear Diane, thank you so much for your daily inspiration and your positiveness that sparkles through your videos right into our homes and daily lives! It really made a difference to my personal life, that I found these videos in last fall. I can't thank you enough and hope to see a lot more from you this year, keep up your magnificent work! Also I would never have found the speech from your Queen without you, not because I am not able to google, but it simply wasn't in my mind. Love to hear these deep thoughts and congratulations that these words are heard in so many families and inspire the whole nation. Maybe this is another reason for the Danish people to be so happy...! By the way, you mentioned the trello App in one of your last videos. I therefore began to experiment with it and would love to hear you sharing your experiences and examples for what you are using it, Flylady related or not. Kindest regards!
Hi Renate, I ended up not using the trello app. I keep things very simple...I use Google Keep for my Getting Things Done lists.
Today I challenge myself to...3) replace the elastic in some pyjamas
I’m a new Fly Baby and after my dress to shoes, LOL and dishwasher-emptying, I enjoy breakfast and my morning coffee with one of your videos. You help set my day off positively and I really feel you’re a member of my team. Thank you, Diane! - Robin from Canada
HAPPY NEW YEAR DIANE! simple words from your queen, but yet, so wise in their simplicity! unfortunately, technology is a knife that cuts on both sides. it has helped humanity in many ways, but at the same time, it has helped to destroy it in many ways. we must be alert and aware at all times. learn to recognize the dangers, and strictly set the limits. love your longer videos, hope you do them more often.
I THOUGHT.. I did not like to CLEAN my house.. because I didn't realize that Cleaning and Tidying are NOT really the same thing.
I couldn't Clean effectively because of all the clutter.
Once I did Marie Kondo's de-clutter... THEN the actual Cleaning became a breeze.
Can't vacuum a floor very well that you can't see right? LOL
SO... First de-clutter then... FLY through the house. A clutter free home is a JOY to clean.
Who knew?
What a great video (again :)), thanks! Love the leather projects and the Queens speech. Thank you for sharing it with us. I will look up Konmari on Netflix as I like her a lot too.
I just love your channel. You are so inspiring. Just a question. Were you at one time going to let your gray hair grow out and then colored it? I am trying to start a grow out my natural hair color.
No, I have never coloured my hair. I used to get blonde highlights done at the hairdressers in my 30s and early 40s but stopped about seven or eight years ago when the grey hair really started coming in. I like the fact that the grey looks like silver highlights and it doesn't cost me a penny! 😍 A few people thought I had gone darker in December but that was because it was so dark when I was filming... LOL!
And yes your Queen is very wise ❤️
I have had good habits in the past (fly lady, paleo cooking, exercising) that I've let slip with working full-time and being so tired, etc. Nice to have found your channel Diane for encouragement. You are so bubbly and full of life. I am done working next week and will be staying home full-time now. YAY! Hoping to pick back up with Fly Lady (so thank you for your vlogs) and home cooking, eating less and more healthy, and exercise. I cannot believe you winterbathe. You've gotten me curious about it. I have a bike and helmet so I need to dust those off too. Looking forward to staying in touch and following along with your schedules. Thought about downloading the flylady app but there is a monthly cost so I think for now I'll just get her emails and go along with you. Thanks for all you do, Patty Be the way, I also have started the Konmari method throughout my home because we are working on downsizing and letting go of old stuff....Pretty fun and gives you such a good feeling.
My DD16 also loves the Brooklyn 99 show and is looking forward to the new episode coming soon :) ~ Jennifer in Southern California USA
On "I Challenge Myself" initiative: Another subscriber of Diane's and I have started decluttering in tandem and sharing our progress in the comments thread of a previous video of hers. I noticed the effect that having an accountability partner had on my progress. Yesterday, I did not feel like hitting my target of getting rid of at least 2 trashbag's worth of donations or recycling and had only done one medium box. But after Jocund checked in, it helped me, and I was able to do the two bags as well as an extra box of recycling in my laundry room this time as well as 6 items out of my coat closet. I mention this especially because another lady wanted to join and I don't think she can see the progress from that old video. Off to attack master closet. If you feel so inclined, do share your progress. It's inspiring.
Diane, you just remind me of a show I used to love watching called "How clean is your house?". I liked Aggie and Kim because they were cheeky and light hearted. Yes other hoarding shows can be upsetting.
I Have had to do enormous declutters for departed relatives and have also helped others, an arduous chore. I am a very downsized senior and stay focused on daily decluttering. There is always something! I occasionally gift, donate, or sell an item. We put away the rest of the outdoor lights, since we had a heat wave, it went up to forty!
Du inspirerade mig att göra rent min ugn efter all jul och nyårsmat, det tog 20 minuter👍🏻💞Tack o kram Jannike
Love your channel Diane. Ive always loved your outfits your always looked put together and very lovely. Thankyou for making the flylady system so much easier to understand. Just a quick question when you say your going for a skinny dip what does that mean? Because here in Australia you are going for a naked swim.
Keep up the great work love everything x❤
Yes, we swim naked in the sea all year round. It's a Danish custom/sport called winterbathing. I've made several videos about it but here's one to get you started ua-cam.com/video/b9KaaA4FqzA/v-deo.html
I have a different challenge for each month this year. You have taught me not to give up if I stumble. Just jump right back in. I have already had a few hiccups but I know to carry on.
Also I have followed fly lady over christmas and new year. Had people staying for weeks. For the first time ever, my home was clean and decluttered every day. It was ready for guests at all times. AND it was all soo easy. What a life changer. Thanks so much.
Woo hoo, go you, Roni - well done on being able to open your door to guests. You must feel amazing!
Thank you for great video today. Have wonderful day.