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Post by violet on Jun 21, 2006 15:36:04 GMT 10
Does anyone here follow the FlyLady methodology? Every now and then I'll visit her website and rather than feeling motivated to clean every nook and cranny, I feel exhausted.
Although the site is wonderfully empowering and upbeat, the thought of having my day divided into strict timeslots and chores depresses me. Some days I'll have the urge to clean out the fridge, and some days getting out a ladder and cleaning all light fittings appeals. I confess to being one of those who finds cleaning relaxing. Other people do yoga, I tidy the linen press.
If we maintain a level of cleanliness/tidiness in our homes with which we're comfortable, is there any advantage to being super-organized llike Fly Lady?
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Post by braided-rug on Jun 21, 2006 16:07:05 GMT 10
I haven't been on the site for awhile. I think the mention of her doesn't have a positive influence on me, yet I can't remember exactly why. Must have another look there.
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Post by cara on Jun 22, 2006 3:55:24 GMT 10
I use to get her newsletter, but I do a better job on my own. Sorry FlyLady
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Post by daddys3chicks on Jun 22, 2006 8:41:40 GMT 10
I get her newsletter, but delete it. (oops) I do find she is right about shining my sink and knowing where my laundry is. I just can't get that organized, having a binder and all. I find I do better to try and tidy some each day, and tackle things as I go. Of course, she would probably drop dead if she walked in and saw my house......
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Post by violet on Jun 22, 2006 14:32:39 GMT 10
Lol, Cheryl - I don't think she has any kids living at home, so that would make the whole perfect-house thing a million times easier.
I used to be Little Miss Tidy and In Control, but now the kids are big (the eldest is 22!!) it just doesn't happen. No matter how often I clean the kitchen, or when the dishwasher is run, someone will come along and make a mess in there not ten minutes later.
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Post by Michelle on Jun 22, 2006 20:46:19 GMT 10
I got annoyed when she put ALL her reminders on my Yahoo calendar, and I had to unsub to her Yahoo group to get rid of them. Her ideas are good but pretty impractical with children living at home. The one I think works for me is making sure I'm presentable before sitting down to the computer. I am always way more motivated when I'm dressed and not bumming around in pj's.  |
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Post by lynn on Jun 23, 2006 3:14:17 GMT 10
Nope, don't do her either...now where's my fly swat?  Just kidding.....I have gleaned some good tips from her, but would rather follow my own little system. |
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Post by daddys3chicks on Jun 23, 2006 4:41:34 GMT 10
Yes, I think the key for me is to get the pointers, but following the zones and all is to much like work for me!
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Post by lucie on Jul 27, 2006 6:38:44 GMT 10
I just joined again...hoping to make it work in my home. sigh
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Post by cara on Jul 27, 2006 8:13:32 GMT 10
The one thing she does say that works for me is dressing and putting on my shoes. That makes me ready to run thru this house..LOL
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Post by braided-rug on Jul 27, 2006 12:00:19 GMT 10
Shoes definitely help if you want to sort through a heap of dirty laundry. Serious, I won't do it without my shoes on.
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Post by lynn on Jul 27, 2006 12:07:56 GMT 10
LOL, I detest shoes and don't wear them at all when I am at home. Nope, not even summer flip flops. I'm a bare foot girl all the way.
That was another reason I couldn't follow her system. I just can't stand to wear shoes in the house.
Last winter, I was the only mom in my son's class with sandals on...and a sweater. LOL, I have my own built in heater.
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Post by lucie on Jul 27, 2006 12:48:24 GMT 10
Lynn, I can understand. I don't like being barefoot, but I wear sandals all year long! And often without socks even in winter... |
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Post by braided-rug on Jul 27, 2006 12:56:11 GMT 10
Yep, that was me last weekend, outside with a jumper/sweater and slides on my feet.
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