FlyLady...............Day 1
When I walk into a room that is cluttered and messy, I feel defeated and overwhelmed. My head spins and I don't even know where to start. I have always been this way. When I was a child my parents would send me into my room to clean, I would stand there for hours and not get anything done. To me, cleaning is an endless cycle. By the time I do clothes, clean the kitchen, and start on another room; I have to start all over again. I never have time to just de-clutter things.
I recently realized that Abbie does the same thing. I get so frustrated at her when she doesn't keep anything organized, she takes forever to clean, and she gets distracted. How can I yell at her for begin like me? I decided to try this new way of organizing and cleaning. Today I got an audio book by a lady called "Sink Reflections" from the website of FlyLady. (Check out her site by clicking on the name.) It seemed like she was talking about me and my life. My embarrassment and anxiety about having company, especially the In-laws. She breaks things down so easily, even though all the steps don't make sense at first. So here I go... I figure it won't hurt anything. I adjusted my steps to make it work for Abbie, also.
All the steps are free on the website and they give you suggestions, support, ect. You are supposed to add one step a day. I did a couple in the first day.
Step 1: A Shiny Sink
I love this!!! She wants you to feel proud of something and to feel like you accomplished something so she has you clean your kitchen sink. Note, I didn't say do the dishes... She even says put the dishes on the floor, the table, the counters, anywhere but in the sink. Then, you follow her instructions to get a shiny sink. It takes a little elbow grease but it works. You only have to hard core clean it once. Everyday you start with this step for upkeep.
Step 2: Dress to the Shoes
I hate this!!! She wants you to get fully dressed. As if you are leaving for work. Rinse your face, fix your hair, and put on your sneakers.
I understand the reason for this, but I hate shoes. The idea is if you were going to work you put on shoes and get ready. There is something about being prepared that makes you feel like you need to get more done. You are less likely to just sit around if you have sneakers on. It helps physically, also. I did notice that it was easier when I had them on. I did a lot more and had more energy. She asks that you just try it for two weeks. I will see. I had to dig these shoes out. I guess they will be my cleaning shoes.
Step 3: Set out Clothes For Tomorrow
Instead of wasting time and looking for clothes each morning she suggests setting them out. That way it takes less time, there is less stress, and then you have time for step 1 and 2.
Well, that is all for today. I will post more after I try the next steps.
I recently realized that Abbie does the same thing. I get so frustrated at her when she doesn't keep anything organized, she takes forever to clean, and she gets distracted. How can I yell at her for begin like me? I decided to try this new way of organizing and cleaning. Today I got an audio book by a lady called "Sink Reflections" from the website of FlyLady. (Check out her site by clicking on the name.) It seemed like she was talking about me and my life. My embarrassment and anxiety about having company, especially the In-laws. She breaks things down so easily, even though all the steps don't make sense at first. So here I go... I figure it won't hurt anything. I adjusted my steps to make it work for Abbie, also.
All the steps are free on the website and they give you suggestions, support, ect. You are supposed to add one step a day. I did a couple in the first day.
Step 1: A Shiny Sink
I love this!!! She wants you to feel proud of something and to feel like you accomplished something so she has you clean your kitchen sink. Note, I didn't say do the dishes... She even says put the dishes on the floor, the table, the counters, anywhere but in the sink. Then, you follow her instructions to get a shiny sink. It takes a little elbow grease but it works. You only have to hard core clean it once. Everyday you start with this step for upkeep.
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| My Shiny Sink |
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| Abbie helping me to straighten the sink. |
Step 2: Dress to the Shoes
I hate this!!! She wants you to get fully dressed. As if you are leaving for work. Rinse your face, fix your hair, and put on your sneakers.
I understand the reason for this, but I hate shoes. The idea is if you were going to work you put on shoes and get ready. There is something about being prepared that makes you feel like you need to get more done. You are less likely to just sit around if you have sneakers on. It helps physically, also. I did notice that it was easier when I had them on. I did a lot more and had more energy. She asks that you just try it for two weeks. I will see. I had to dig these shoes out. I guess they will be my cleaning shoes.
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| Dressed to the Shoes |
Instead of wasting time and looking for clothes each morning she suggests setting them out. That way it takes less time, there is less stress, and then you have time for step 1 and 2.
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| Clothes set out. |
I want to be more organized because God tells us to be self-controlled. I would have more time with my kids, friends, and Titus Two girls. I would be less anxious and stressed. I am not supposed to cling onto material things. Only God should have control in my life, not a pile of old junk. I want to be a good example for my girls.
Are you a naturally organized person? What in things in your life (spiritual, emotional, or physical) need to be de-cluttered?
Again please check out the site... it is a little overwhelming but look at the links that are just about getting started.
I love Flylady! But have to admit, I only use her lists when I have "Crisis Cleaning" to do. I frantically find the website and keep the Crisis Cleaning list on it, and go nuts. I need directions, not verbally from my spouse, but plain and simple, which FlyLady provides.
ReplyDeleteTried the shiny sink thing. I like it, but always quit after half a day of keeping it. Cause husband and kids constantly undo it. Rather than get angry, I let it go.
And I love the FlyBaby thang, but I know I have a hard time teaching and delegating, so I've never gone there. Just enforce the regular cleaning of bedroom and normal chores.
My husband tells me that Orderliness is Godly. And I get that. How do I change? It always comes back to, I don't care unless company is coming. That is how I grew up. And it seems embedded. My dresser area is trashed. And has been for years. It bothers my husband so much. I want to change, but find it hard.
I need to work on organizing today. I had the Kidney Foundation come and pick up several boxes yesterday. Flylady suggested that when you have a certain hotspot you should place a vase of flowers there to keep it from getting cluttered, but I would suggest a picture frame.
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