The Fly Lady Cleaning Method

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  • Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
  • The Flylady cleaning system is making a HUGE comeback. Tik Tok is raving about the flylady method, Instagram reels of daily flylady routines are posted daily and the flylady babysteps are all over UA-cam right now. So, what is the flylady cleaning system? how do I start using this method and what the heck is zone cleaning?? I'm breaking it all down, your step-by step guide to FlyLady routines and cleaning, let's go!
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    ♡ Free Detailed Cleaning List - /free-printables/
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    Chapters
    0:00 - Intro
    1:18 - Components of the FlyLady system
    2:14 - Daily routines
    3:19 - what is the daily focus?
    3:38 - Weekly Home Blessing
    4:18 - Plan and Play
    4:58 - Anti-Procrastination
    5:24 - Errands
    5:40 - Car and Bag
    6:13 - Family Fun Day
    6:26 - Renew your spirit
    7:00 - Flylady Zone cleaning
    10:00 - Daily mission
    10:50 - What's for dinner?
    11:30 - Drink your water
    11:48 - Decluttering
    12:30 - Control journal
    14:20 - 31 Baby Steps
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  • @katrinatholen4721
    @katrinatholen4721 2 роки тому +398

    In the beginning instead of doing the zone cleaning, I did zone decluttering. It was hard for me to deep clean when I have so much stuff in the way. I did 2 zones a month in the beginning instead of one zone a week for decluttering. Now I'm able to get into the detailed cleaning lists after 10 bags of trash and 30 boxes of donations leaving my home.

    • @kimlindseyOH
      @kimlindseyOH 2 роки тому +19

      I love that! 2 zones a month until I'm (mostly) decluttered! Crossing my fingers that this is the jump-start I need.🤞🙂

    • @briannab5296
      @briannab5296 2 роки тому +8

      Katrina .. great idea!

    • @tishyj53
      @tishyj53 2 роки тому +25

      This my biggest struggle. We live with and care for my parents (pay all utilities, half the mortgage, buy all the household food and goods etc) they are mid 70s and will not part with anything that "might be needed someday" so I'm moving stuff and struggling to deep clean constantly. If I try to get rid of things my mom freaks out and will tell me to move out, but obviously they would starve and be stuck here with no social life or utilities without us. Sigh, I know she needs to feel like it's her home and she has "control over her environment" but it's so exhausting.

    • @kimlindseyOH
      @kimlindseyOH 2 роки тому +18

      @@tishyj53 Oh my - you're really in a difficult situation. My late mother had some of those issues, but not till she was in her 80s. I didn't live with her, but it was hard to watch even from the outside.Bless you for being such a good daughter! May God give you strength and joy from knowing you're doing the right thing.🙏

    • @Sandyyyyyyyyyy
      @Sandyyyyyyyyyy 2 роки тому +22

      @@tishyj53 I'm not sure what your storage situation looks like but would a wall of clear totes in a garage help your mother? You'd have all the back up items sorted by room or season so she feels like you're not tossing out her stuff but you also have the house free for things that are used daily/weekly/monthly. I hope you find a happy spot for both of you as that's a rough situation.

  • @arielleluana
    @arielleluana 2 роки тому +13

    This is THE best intro to fly lady on the internet. Straight and to the point. Thank you!!!!!

  • @deborahjames3113
    @deborahjames3113 2 роки тому +110

    I found the flylady around 20 years ago...while it WAS helpful for getting me into some sort of routine, I found it overwhelming, confusing and waaaaaay too many emails! I believe you have taken the important points and simplified them to where everyone can understand how it works. Your 21 Day challenge here on UA-cam, coupled with your free printables makes it SO much easier for anyone starting out! Wish you were around back then, but it's never too late to be inspired to start again! "FLYLADY, BUT EASY!" Thanks, Steph!

    • @TheSecretSlob
      @TheSecretSlob  2 роки тому +7

      Flylady but easy 😂 love that!

    • @laurancurtis7853
      @laurancurtis7853 2 роки тому +10

      I picked the FlyLady system again but didn't last too long before I unsubscribed to the emails...... too many "sales pitches" for me = junk mail!

    • @denisealee
      @denisealee Рік тому

      I too tried Flylady early on and could not deal with so many emails. The website is overwhelming as well, so I quit. I happened to come across the app, and IT IS A GAME CHANGER. I am thriving using the app. It is so well done and I think it would be great for those like me , who were overwhelmed by the system.

  • @aprilhampton6298
    @aprilhampton6298 2 роки тому +7

    I'm a not so secret slob, but I'm trying to change that. I have lupus, fibromyalgia, and several other auto immune illnesses, so I stay so tired and I hurt all the time. I must admit I've let my house go, but I'm retaking it. I've been working on my kitchen for a week or so and I've decluttered most of the cabinets, wiped down the microwave and the stove, swept and mopped, and today I started on my pantry. I'm feeling accomplished, but I can only work for about 30 minutes to an hour at a time.

    • @carolnolan9439
      @carolnolan9439 2 роки тому +5

      Same here just finished two years Cancer treatments. Still on cancer medicine I'm 70 with fibromyalgia too. I'm so far behind in house. Trying to declutter and start doing things again. 30 minutes to hour is my limit on cleaning. I hope to get some money saved for window cleaners and carpet cleaners this year. It's overdue

    • @aprilhampton6298
      @aprilhampton6298 2 роки тому +3

      @@carolnolan9439 congrats on finishing your treatments! I'm sorry you went through cancer. As long as we make steps to fix things baby steps are ok. They're still steps in the right direction.

  • @DianeinDenmark
    @DianeinDenmark 2 роки тому +29

    Thanks for the shout out, Steph! Yes, you've come such a long way! 👏🤩 Great round-up and I love that you mentioned "planning" for Play which was actually my addition to the Daily Focus! 😁 So many people focus on paying bills, etc and forget what this whole system is about: looking after our homes AND ourselves! The original Flylady Plan and Play was to plan and then go play afterwards (Marla chose Tuesday because it was her day off). But I know that, like most of us, if I don't plan Play, it won't happen. So I added planning for Play, activities for me or for the family. Nothing major: meeting up with a friend for a walk, brunch with family, a movie with the kids. We all need something to look forward to and it keeps my friends on my radar. Love to you, speak again soon! 💖👋😃

    • @TheSecretSlob
      @TheSecretSlob  2 роки тому +9

      How could I ever not mention you! That’s so funny about Plan and Play - I didn’t realize that wasn’t even original, it’s such a natural addition. Lol we all add our own little something 😊😊💕💕 I hope a lot of people use your baby steps, my original inspiration! 💕 lots of love, talk soon!

  • @shelliebean
    @shelliebean 2 роки тому +34

    Your Zone Looping method has been a game changer for me! I’m really struggling with implementing zone cleaning as a habit (I’ll keep up on it a week or two and lose motivation). With your way, I can acknowledge that I fell off the wagon again and pick up right where I left off. I love it!

  • @anitas5817
    @anitas5817 2 роки тому +76

    Your bubbly energy and positive outlook are so refreshing. You make this seem so doable! I have really learned a lot from your videos and am slowly incorporating these routines. My house is getting better! You are the only person that has made FlyLady comprehensible to me.

  • @re_patel
    @re_patel 2 роки тому +27

    I couldn't ever do zone cleaning, because I had too much clutter- you can't clean if there is clutter!
    Now I've started to declutter... I'm on the road to house and mind clearance.

    • @TheSecretSlob
      @TheSecretSlob  2 роки тому +2

      Awesome! It will be so much easier after it’s been declutter Ed, you are right!

    • @christinebeames2311
      @christinebeames2311 2 роки тому +7

      Me too , I had so much stuff a couldn’t look after it , so I gave a lot of plants away and oil paints and garden things , I’m keeping going till my house looks like a holiday rental

    • @gwenj5419
      @gwenj5419 2 роки тому +4

      Get in the Fly Lady habit by decluttering in the zone for each week.

  • @kendratai
    @kendratai Рік тому +7

    I'm currently re reading sink reflections(fly lady's first book) and she says in the beginning if your house is really out of hand, you start with decluttering instead of the zone cleaning. Her quote is 'You can't organize clutter' chapter 3 and there are instructions on how to tackle the clutter

  • @WiseWomanLola
    @WiseWomanLola 2 роки тому +30

    I love the flexibility and adaptability of this system. I stated this past year and I like the structure which keeps me on track. Yes, there have been weeks where no zone cleaning happens, but that's ok. It's important to give yourself grace and let the system work for you instead of being a slave to the system.

  • @katiekatie1660
    @katiekatie1660 2 роки тому +29

    I've been following the flylady system for 3 years now but I just love love love hearing about it still so much that I watched your whole video! I think you did a great job explaining it ❤️

  • @janicelindegard6615
    @janicelindegard6615 2 роки тому +89

    You make it so easy to "do" Fly Lady! Her website is overwhelming. I don't have a daily Control Journal, but I do have one for Thanksgiving. Everything is there, so the prep, cooking, etc. is on autopilot. I don't bat an eye about getting the huge dinner done....by myself. Haha.

    • @lyndacolvin642
      @lyndacolvin642 2 роки тому +14

      I have one for Thanksgiving and Christmas, including a baking sheet -everyone's favorite cookies and treats. I do my holiday baking the 1st weekend in Dec and freeze so I have them done and can pull them out for gatherings and get togethers.

    • @tishyj53
      @tishyj53 2 роки тому +5

      @@lyndacolvin642 that's brilliant!! I'm going to apply this this Christmas so that I'm not baking for days before Christmas! Thank you!!

    • @KatarinaS.
      @KatarinaS. 2 роки тому +1

      @@lyndacolvin642 do you make the dough in the first week of December and freeze that or do you actually bake them all and freeze? Do they turn out ok? Would you share what kinds of cookies you do that with because that's my goal, to make them ahead in the first week of December so I can relax a bit the week before Xmas. It's usually a sleepless frantic time the week before and I'm too tired to enjoy myself and need a week to recuperate afterward.

    • @mariadeangelo155
      @mariadeangelo155 Рік тому

      @Lynda Colvin Would you be willing to share your Thanksgiving sheet- I really need that. 🥰❤️🥰

    • @mariadeangelo155
      @mariadeangelo155 Рік тому

      Would you be willing to share your Thanksgiving sheet? 🥰❤️🥰

  • @brittanys.7191
    @brittanys.7191 2 роки тому +22

    This really helped me. When I’ve researched fly lady before I was so overwhelmed by the different layers of the system. Your video really broke it down!
    Thank you!
    I started a power hour yesterday. It got interrupted but I got SO much done! So thankful I made progress♥️

  • @happilyG
    @happilyG 2 роки тому +12

    I love how you break this all down. I am happy I completed the 21 days PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION 😆

  • @ThisMamasHouse
    @ThisMamasHouse 2 роки тому +42

    Great video! Fly lady has been a game changer for me. I’ve definitely been a “secret slob” forever and it’s so amazing to feel like I have control over my house

  • @deewinston5651
    @deewinston5651 2 роки тому +24

    Thank you Steph. I’ve really been struggling. Being older with some health issues, I struggle with energy. Your encouraging words are inspiring me to try again.❤️🌹

    • @1Lightdancer
      @1Lightdancer Рік тому

      Energy and health challenges can make it challenging!!
      For me, setting a timer for 15-45 minutes - then taking a 15 minute break gives me a nice window for my tidying/ cleaning.
      I aim for doing daily basics, and at least one 20/10 (set the ⏲️ and clean/ declutter/ tidy ...)

  • @ErikaSchwartz-lx2hs
    @ErikaSchwartz-lx2hs 2 місяці тому +1

    Im sure you'll never see this ( as this is 2 years old) but you are absolutely gorgeous- such a beautiful spirit and energy to compliment a beautiful face. Makes me feel better because I am a secret slob as well and it makes me isolate and have no one over because I keep up with my appearance meticulously and then my home and car is an utter FEMA disaster- helps me not feel so alone in it. I guess I judge myself so much that I don't let anyone else. Anyways- thank you for this great breakdown of the flylady ( which can seem overwhelming when you're at the starting line). Thank you for sharing. :) hopefully I can make it to where youre at eventually.

  • @reneeroath1048
    @reneeroath1048 2 роки тому +4

    I downloaded the fly lady app a month ago. It's really helpful and customizable. I highly recommend it. I don't like having paper checklists around. My phone is usually with me so I have music, timers, and the checklists all in one place.
    This is a great video to go over how it works!
    Thank you!

  • @darlenebergantzel1534
    @darlenebergantzel1534 2 роки тому +11

    I really appreciate you and your helpful videos. Simplifying the FlyLady system was a game changer for me. I had tried the original and got quickly overwhelmed and dropped it. Then I discovered your UA-cam channel and now I’m on a regular cleaning schedule that fits my life and lifestyle.

  • @re_patel
    @re_patel 2 роки тому +14

    I've started to declutter! Spring really makes me feel better and now I feel like cleaning

    • @TheSecretSlob
      @TheSecretSlob  2 роки тому +7

      Me too! Bring on the summer!

    • @moonxshakti
      @moonxshakti 2 роки тому +5

      @@TheSecretSlob I like the ideas of fly lady, but your sweet and fun personality, combined with your encouraging and break it down style is just great. I love your videos. Thank you

  • @jessicabones
    @jessicabones 2 роки тому +11

    You give the best and clearest explanation of this system! Thanks Steph 😊

  • @paulaeaton9720
    @paulaeaton9720 2 роки тому +37

    I've been doing the fly lady system for years. Steph your weekly planning sheet is my favorite! Everything in one place. Love the color of your top and the way you explain things to make it simple.

  • @Karen-gv8fp
    @Karen-gv8fp 2 роки тому +19

    Thank you, Steph, for all you haave done to simplify the Flylady system. I especially love your Weekly Schedule and Detailed Cleaning List, which I have laminated and put into my Control Journal.
    Some other useful things I have in my Control Journal are lists of addresses, phone numbers and email addresses for friends, relatives and tradesmen, health providers, etc; bus timetable; emergency plan for bushfires/storms; list of birthdays in date order; Christmas card list. 🙋‍♀️💐🇦🇺

    • @KatarinaS.
      @KatarinaS. 2 роки тому +1

      Did you laminate them so you can reuse (write with dry erase and wipe off) instead of wastefully having to reprint new ones? If so that's a great idea.

    • @Karen-gv8fp
      @Karen-gv8fp 2 роки тому +2

      @@KatarinaS. Thank you. Yes, that's why I laminated them.

  • @juliab628
    @juliab628 2 роки тому +15

    Steph, you deserve an award🏅🏆 for taking the Flylady system and making it fun, easy, and...normal!! Honesty, I decluttered my control journal and printed out your modern, streamed, simple, fun, and easy sheets!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart from MO!!!

    • @TheSecretSlob
      @TheSecretSlob  2 роки тому +2

      👏👏👏😊💕💕💕

    • @beckyparker2530
      @beckyparker2530 2 роки тому +1

      Juliab, that's a wonderful idea! 🎉 Thank you for sharing it! Something so simple and logical, but I completely overlooked it! Thanks!!! 🥰

  • @julietripp465
    @julietripp465 2 роки тому +2

    I'm a flylady newbie. I like to choose one weekly focus daily. Kinda like you choose your dinner. My weeks never look the same. I find it easier that way.

  • @susangoslin8120
    @susangoslin8120 2 роки тому +10

    I love how you break down the flylady system to make it feel doable . Your 21 day babysteps and weekly printable helped me get started and now I've been able to make it work for my life ❤

  • @annamarieallen2698
    @annamarieallen2698 2 роки тому +4

    I have just started watching your videos today, and have really enjoyed them! Your technique reminds me of Mark Twain’s famous quote: “The secret of getting started is breaking your complex, overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.”

  • @bonniejalsevac7946
    @bonniejalsevac7946 2 роки тому +19

    This is a wonderful video...soooo well explained.. I finally got the zone looping and that is what I will now do as the short weeks do throw me off. Thanks so much Steph! Your lists are the best, simple, very useful and manageable and not overwhelming!

  • @shaunaferguson6102
    @shaunaferguson6102 2 роки тому +7

    I seriously have been following you since you started and NEVER get tire of seeing you remake these videos from time to time.....it's a great reminder and motivation to stay on or get back on track! ❤️

  • @Nothingbutthevoid1
    @Nothingbutthevoid1 2 роки тому +7

    Great timing! It feels like a madhouse in my home right now. Someone been sick every week in my house for months now. Thanks for motivation !

  • @martyhigginssmith8792
    @martyhigginssmith8792 2 роки тому +14

    Thank you Steph for going over this again. I always enjoy watching your videos, because it’s like you stopped by for a cup of coffee/tea. You are always so enthusiastic and sweet. You help me stay motivated.
    I’m a 67 year old Grandma with a very bad back. So, I’ve zoned cleaned for years. I am usually able to keep my main living areas clean and decluttered; living room, den/kitchen, master bedroom and 1/2 bath, laundry room and small front bath. It’s the 3 front bedroom that are stacked up right now. (We are waiting for May to have a garage sale. It snowed last week and it’s been cold and windy in Amarillo TX).
    Thanks again. Be safe and watch out for those bears. ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

  • @patdennis2586
    @patdennis2586 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much for sharing your Weekly Cleaning/Planning Schedule sheet. It is such a great tool.

  • @awildasade3539
    @awildasade3539 2 роки тому

    Love this refresher. The control journal and your print outs are a game changer. Thank you! ❤️

  • @jeansmith3367
    @jeansmith3367 2 роки тому

    Timely reminder of the principles of Flylady, great video thank you x

  • @joanrichter4718
    @joanrichter4718 2 роки тому +1

    This was/ is PERFECT TIMING. Thank you, Steph

  • @lesliereinhardt4908
    @lesliereinhardt4908 2 роки тому +3

    I have adjusted FLS to work for me. M-Home Reset, T-Bed n Bath, W-Plan n Pay, Th-Errands n Car, F-Home Blessing. Weekends are busy. I agree the daily routines are the KEY!! Papers are still a problem though!! Maybe that could be a video....Hint.

  • @samanthahays4829
    @samanthahays4829 2 роки тому +1

    I was very overwhelmed by fly lady, so glad I found you! ❤

  • @cleanwithsarah3798
    @cleanwithsarah3798 2 роки тому +1

    I love your tips and approach to this system. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @anniefrymire2664
    @anniefrymire2664 2 роки тому +1

    I love the flylady system , I have flown on and off for years ! Really appreciate you breaking it down ! I love to turn on your channel and declutter while you talk!

  • @Jeannes1234
    @Jeannes1234 2 роки тому +1

    This was a great video Steph. I really appreciate the review of the whole system.

  • @rachelkotsch878
    @rachelkotsch878 2 роки тому +1

    Great video and printable!
    Thank you for making all of this video very simple and putting it all together as you did. Wow, to be so organized. I’m going to give it try!

  • @monikazweifel777
    @monikazweifel777 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice, friendly and modern approach to Fly Lady System. It is always a joy,when you create a content.

  • @wendiweberpal9741
    @wendiweberpal9741 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you! Perfectly explained for a newbie like me!

  • @christinegonzalez7997
    @christinegonzalez7997 2 роки тому

    I am new to the method and your channel this has been the most helpful video. Thank you for making the detailed cleaning list so accessible!

  • @lindiemoon
    @lindiemoon 2 роки тому

    You really set it out so simply. A good reference video for people starting out and trying to wrap their head around this system!

  • @thatswhatisaid8908
    @thatswhatisaid8908 2 роки тому +2

    I have been doing flylady for a bit less than 2 years. In that time i did a huge amount of decluttering. It took me nearly that entire time to make a control journal, but my favourite thing is your weekly printable. It makes it so easy. When you said you write all over the back of it, my heart did a little happy dance. I thought it was only me who needed to do that! Thank you again for everything!

  • @amybee40
    @amybee40 2 роки тому +1

    I've watched this video almost every day for a week now. Having started FlyLady and then let parts of it lapse a couple times... I just want to get the basics firmly implanted in my brain.

  • @mfarley252
    @mfarley252 2 роки тому +2

    I discovered Fly Lady because I kept seeing people mention her in comments on Pinterest. So I read her book, Sink Reflections, and really loved it! However, I learned to use her system by watching your channel! So I appreciate you so much, thank you for sharing and breaking things down

  • @meriawakened
    @meriawakened 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for breaking down the system. I want to get started with my own version. ❤

  • @lleslie17
    @lleslie17 2 роки тому

    I have been watching your videos for a while now and this one is just perfect!!! It is the most complete and it breaks down the system so well. Also, I love the fact that you just rotate the zone cleaning week after week because I have been postponing this and telling myself that I will start at the beginning of the month and keep forgetting and postponing again. The way you do it, there is just no excuse😅 Thank you so much

  • @bluejeangirl1981
    @bluejeangirl1981 2 роки тому +3

    Fly Lady is the best system I have ever found and you are the best at explaining it I have ever found. I enjoy your videos so much! Thanks for your help!

  • @faithmakwiranzou8422
    @faithmakwiranzou8422 2 роки тому

    You changed my cleaning life Steph by introducing me to flylady and I even read the book... life changing. Thanks so much hey

  • @sulmaoropeza7848
    @sulmaoropeza7848 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for these videos. I tried fly lady in the past but only did the daily routines up to 21 days. I still make my bed. That’s the only habit it stayed with me. You explain the system so easily.

  • @lotsoflovestephanie-joy9060
    @lotsoflovestephanie-joy9060 2 роки тому +1

    I condensed my control journal too! It feels more relaxed for me.

  • @constantinalitsa3034
    @constantinalitsa3034 5 місяців тому

    thank you for making it so clear!!! Inspired and started today!
    🙏

  • @mistyrowe2480
    @mistyrowe2480 2 роки тому +2

    I love your happy spirit. It touches people more than you know💜

  • @everystitchaprayer6268
    @everystitchaprayer6268 Рік тому

    How fun to revisit the Flylady system! I used it when the kids were little but have gotten away from it. Thank you for an awesome reminder!

  • @thecherishedlife
    @thecherishedlife 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this breakdown! You make the Fly Lady system so much simpler!

  • @khrystiewhidden6122
    @khrystiewhidden6122 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks Steph. You are fun and make things doable and easy to understand. Flylady is very overwhelming. I tried to follow before I found you and they send way to many emails..glad I found you.

  • @beckyparker2530
    @beckyparker2530 2 роки тому

    Thank you for being a breath of fresh air! 🥰 I greatly appreciate how you simplify things, cut through the extra, and get to the heart and point!
    Congratulations on all the progress you have made! 🎉 And truly thank you for being a cheerful, kind guide... Gently reminding us to be patient with ourselves, to forgive ourselves, and jump in where we are! 😊 I am so grateful for you!!! 🥰🤟

  • @honormohr7700
    @honormohr7700 2 роки тому +1

    I found you a year ago. I love the system! Zone cleaning has made a huge difference in my home!

  • @mychalbrown4585
    @mychalbrown4585 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you! I recently watch one of your overview videos of the flylady system, and decided I had to try it out, but all the terms and charts was overwhelming! This makes so much sense. Very helpful.

  • @catherineshaklee76
    @catherineshaklee76 Рік тому

    You are AMAZING, and I love the way you explain it! Thank you!!!!!

  • @mamasgotmoxy2914
    @mamasgotmoxy2914 2 роки тому

    Excellent explanation of the FL system!

  • @milenart
    @milenart 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for making Flylady a working system :)

  • @pathofthezebra
    @pathofthezebra 2 роки тому +2

    it's thanks to this channel of the secret slob I started working with the fly lady system, on the website of the fly lady itself I felt totally lost in all the details. I am still finding my way around it. It's not that I lived before in a total mess but more an idea of finding ways to make it easier. I love the morning and evening routines. One big win for me is, doing my dishes every evening (by hand, don't have a dishwasher) and putting them away in morning, and every morning a quick bathroom clean. And another game changer for me was buying a cordless stick vacuum cleaner and one of those floor mops with a build-in water-soap reservoir. Where I could postpone this task forever vacuuming and mopping, I now almost enjoy doing it.

  • @lacythomas2198
    @lacythomas2198 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing these great resources!

  • @docentofdeLight
    @docentofdeLight 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much!! I absolutely adore the Fly Lady system but have been so overwhelmed by its components that I can’t seem to fully implement it. Seeing it broken down this way just clicked on a light in my head that put it all in perspective! I appreciate you and your channel so very much!!

  • @Dwynfal
    @Dwynfal 2 роки тому

    I love that you took the Flylady system and made it work for you and your family! I did the same for many years, working shifts and being on call made for really strange hours but I took the core message and made it work.
    Fast forward a bit, my life went off the rails (again) and I'm now ready to jump back on, with changes to suit my life.
    My whole house needs a really deep clean, it's a bit overwhelming but I know that I'll get there week after week.

  • @TopRealtor333
    @TopRealtor333 2 роки тому +1

    I’m 3 days new to this Fly Lady… and taking baby steps, using the app. I will eventually will print out the Zones & Daily Routines. I am probably going to Laminate them. I also use the Jordan Page Cleaning Schedule, I’m probably going to mesh the 2.
    Honestly, I have ALREADY IN 3 days, see a HUGE difference.
    I’m cleaning, Decluttering and Purging.

  • @cryssplummer5007
    @cryssplummer5007 2 роки тому

    what an absolutely wonderful video .. thank you .. so simple .. so informative ...

  • @packnetadaija
    @packnetadaija 2 роки тому

    I am doing the baby steps as well and it’s been interesting to learn these habits slowly

  • @brandicraven1873
    @brandicraven1873 2 роки тому

    Love you Steph! You are amazing! Thank you for offering all these free! You have changed my life by making the FLYLady system easy in my home! I found you when my twins were 4m old and my oldest was 2… took me about a year to really comprehend kinda like your year of flylady fails! But you have mastered it and made it attainable plus your encouraging AND entertaining! I know we’d be friends if I lived in Canada! Next on my list is to up my activity goals! If you can do 30k steps in a day while nursing an infant I can achieve my goals too! Thanks again! All the love!

  • @shawnjensen4391
    @shawnjensen4391 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you Steph. I have followed fly lady off and on for years. But I was confused with several things and this has helped a lot.

  • @darlenedavis8690
    @darlenedavis8690 2 роки тому +2

    I found the Flylady system years and years ago. Honestly, it confused me so much that after trying it numerous times I always gave up. It wasn't until I found your channel, hearing you explain it so simply, that I finally was able to make the system work for MY needs. I can't thank you enough for that. My house used to be so messy that it was causing tension in myself as well as my marriage. Using your tools has transformed me as a person. I love having a neat & tidy (but lived in) home and hubby likes it too. Some weeks I "fall of the wagon" but thanks to you, I realize we all do at times and I just start at the beginning and get right back on. Thank you so much for all your tools, support and your positive attitude. Thanks to you I'm now a reformed slob - lol.

  • @kristym1091
    @kristym1091 2 роки тому +1

    So helpful and succinct, thank you!!

  • @amelianac6498
    @amelianac6498 Рік тому

    This has helped me so much. Thanks!

  • @CULady
    @CULady 2 роки тому +13

    Stephanie you are the reason I do fly lady my way! I use your zone sheets every wee and do the loop as well. I already had a menu system so meal planning didnt need its own box. I customized it for FROG stuff sonce i am such a procrastinator! (The frig came from. The Minimal Mom). I have customized other things as well including mirning routine to include devotions and prayer journal along with excercise since i had a knee replacement this summer! Thanks so much for this updated video. I plan to share it with family and friends. 💜

    • @azlizzie
      @azlizzie 2 роки тому +6

      Frog stuff, though minimal mom definitely discusses it, is originally a Mark Twain reference to his quote, “If the first thing you do in the morning is eat a live frog, you can go through the rest of the day knowing the worst is behind you.” Brian Tracy adapted it to a productivity system called Eat That Frog. Your frog is your worst task, and you should do it first thing in the morning. The rest of the day is a breeze.
      It’s worth checking out on its own. :)

    • @laurancurtis7853
      @laurancurtis7853 2 роки тому +1

      @@azlizzie Dawn gave credit to Brian Tracy AND his book for the "eat that frog". I absolutely love Dawn!

  • @MrsPink64
    @MrsPink64 2 роки тому +10

    Devotions are part of my morning routine. I can’t do the whb on one day. It doesn’t work for me. I do one room a day for 10 minutes, Mondays to Friday. Just a note to let ppl know they can adapt to what works.

    • @TheSecretSlob
      @TheSecretSlob  2 роки тому

      Thank you! Everyone’s life will need a different system, I’m sure this will help a few people!

    • @MrsPink64
      @MrsPink64 2 роки тому +1

      I do zones the same as you. Full weeks. I write down what I get done in a cheap planner. That way, when I come back to it, I have a list of what got done.

  • @debbiep7419
    @debbiep7419 2 роки тому +4

    This may sound silly but I found that your zone names were a big help and inspiration for me. I also found zone "looping" instead of partial/full week numbers was a game changer for me. Oh, and the 1 page "journal" is BRILLIANT!

  • @lyndacolvin642
    @lyndacolvin642 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for your videos, you are so motivating. I live in a 2 bedroom apt, I have broke my zones into 4 and this means no ugly half weeks. I also did a 4 week meal plan so that I don't have to think about "what's for dinner" it also makes grocery shopping so much easier.

  • @ediedbdbd7902
    @ediedbdbd7902 2 роки тому +1

    Your timing was perfect-I needed to be inspired and I needed to be encouraged to overcome dread of FlyLady complexity.

  • @carmenredmann6396
    @carmenredmann6396 2 роки тому +1

    Your video was respectful to the system and well explained.

  • @daniellejones8460
    @daniellejones8460 8 місяців тому

    Started the app as my control journal! Starting out, I will be decluttering my Zones.🎉

  • @ndutz01
    @ndutz01 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you for a captivating, clear and concise video. I have really bad ADD and this kept me focused for the entire video…which is no easy feat 🙂 just thank you Steph

  • @tamarshugert4600
    @tamarshugert4600 2 роки тому +1

    The best thing that I got our of the fly lady system is the control jurnal.
    It is just a clean point that I can bring myself back to if I get flustered or overwhelmed.
    I also keep in it ideas for projects I want to do.
    And all my self improving information I print out for myself.

  • @DebbieMoore5477
    @DebbieMoore5477 Рік тому

    Thank you for making this system doable! I started the Flylady system years ago, but eventually fizzled out because the website and so many emails just overwhelmed and exhausted me.
    A friend and I wanted to start again and help hold each other accountable. Your videos have been a tremendous help! You make it so much easier to understand, and you allowed me to give myself permission to make the system fit me and my home.
    Thanks!!

  • @kimlindseyOH
    @kimlindseyOH 2 роки тому +1

    Another great video Steph! I have friends who are just starting out - this will really help them ... along with your "21 Days" of course! :-)

  • @inkyfairydesigns
    @inkyfairydesigns 2 роки тому +3

    It all just overwhelms me. I tried to do this years ago and never stick to it. I’m trying to find motivation again through your videos!

    • @TheSecretSlob
      @TheSecretSlob  2 роки тому +1

      Did you see the one right before this one? Master your morning routine? Have a look, it’s only 6 minutes or so and it might give you the answer!

  • @alicelong8122
    @alicelong8122 2 роки тому +2

    I use the flylady system, but do rooms as I feel they need it. Some rooms in my house don’t get used a lot so it’s not always necessary to clean them each time that particular zone comes around.

  • @donedancing66
    @donedancing66 2 роки тому +1

    Love your channel. You are so positive and happy about the whole system . I really need to try it. The pne question I have is that with the basic jobs, then the daily jobs, the Zone cleaning and the power hour, are you not just cleaning all the time. That's how I feel now and the house still isn't right!

  • @LouLou-22
    @LouLou-22 Рік тому

    Thank you as always!!! I've been following the flylady for 10 years now and I've been following you for about the same as well now ❤!
    I get what you mean, when you first start it can be overwhelming for you, with zones, dailys and everything.
    I've got a new job so I need to rearrange my routines now!!! 🙏👌🏼👍🏻
    And like you said, you have too make it work for you!
    I like to lamanate the to do lists and get a dry-wipe pen to mark with then when done you can wipe clean for the next day/month. 😉😍🥳❤🙌🏼
    Lots of love from the UK. ❤❤❤ xxx

  • @sarahfrancescutti9873
    @sarahfrancescutti9873 2 роки тому +10

    So glad I found you a couple years ago now, you've helped me totally get a handle on my home! Thank you for making the fly lady approach so do-able and fun to go thru it with you! Loving everything you share!

  • @tiffanytempleton2201
    @tiffanytempleton2201 2 роки тому

    Love this!!! Thank you 💕 would love a video of the control journal please

  • @rajeshwarihemmadi3229
    @rajeshwarihemmadi3229 Рік тому

    Extremely well explained...❤ u r the one who inspired me as I was trying to Declutter with ur video “1 year after flylady” also the video in which u had dedicated & divided the work in 15 min to ur entryway ... that really got me thinking as I was used to 4-5 hours clean -all or nothing perfectionist attitude. Which was not suitable in my current season

  • @bonnieinthespirit6373
    @bonnieinthespirit6373 2 роки тому

    Hey! Always a pleasure !!! Have a great day! I

  • @TheTstrickland25
    @TheTstrickland25 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for sharing!!

  • @shirleycolopy4322
    @shirleycolopy4322 2 роки тому +1

    Another excellent video.❤️

  • @peaceuvmind
    @peaceuvmind 2 роки тому

    The FlyLadyPlus app was a game changer for me. I’m able to check things off and keep track of what I still need to do. It’s basically the “control journal.” Best thing is it’s free

  • @8xXcoolbeansXx8
    @8xXcoolbeansXx8 2 роки тому

    I really like the zone looping