Fly Lady & Home O
Marla Cilley, aka "FlyLady" has taken the ball from Slob Sisters Pam & Peggy and really run with it. She has created her own version of their home management plan, one that works with her own schedule. Basically she emphasizes the importance of a morning and before-bed routine, and I cannot tell you how much difference these 2 things made in my home. Her YahooGroups mailing list offers frequent reminders to stay on track, to go to bed on time, to declutter your home via the "27-Fling-Boogie", and to not get sidetracked by the computer. Here is an excerpt from one of her emails:
"Today is the start of a brand new day. If you are up and reading this message, then you are completely dressed all the way to shoes and your morning routine has been completed.
If you have your computer on and you have not done these things, then you are getting sidetracked. Turn off your computer right now and go get dressed. You can start your day over. Use computer time as reward time.
Now off your bottom and get dressed. If you have already dressed, then I am so happy that you have found the key to your future of peace.
You need to read all of this because I don't allow whining and expect you to get off your butt and do something. If you don’t like my technique then you will not hurt my feelings by leaving. This approach is not for everyone, but it has worked for hundreds
Put on lace up shoes! Get ready to work! Even if you have to take baby steps, put your shoes on.
Your BEFORE BED AND MORNING ROUTINES are the key. Do them! START NOW!
SHE means Sidetracked Home Executives
. It is a book written by Pam Young and Peggy Jones. In fact they came up with this system and endorse the way I teach it. Pam & Peggy have changed my life, through their books, humor, wonderful attitude toward living. I recommend that each of you subscribe to their monthly tapes and go to their website and order their products. I look forward to their words of wisdom every month. We should continue to support all that they are doing for us."
Marla's FlyLady website details her Morning and Before-Bed Routines, as well as other chore lists. Her writings and emails are very inspiring! See her article on Paper Clutter Solutions here.
You can subscribe to her YahooGroups mailing list here.
When you join the FlyLady list, you will receive daily FLYmail. Your FLYing Lessons will guide you through babysteps to help you set up routines, get rid of your clutter, and put your home and life in order. FlyLady's approach has worked for hundreds of thousands. Join anytime you want (there is no cost involved)! You are not behind - you are just getting started!
FlyLady also offers a Radio Show on every Thursday at
2:00pm eastern time. Archives are available to listen on her website. Marla has also written her own book, Sink Reflections
One Scrappy Side Note: She is called "FlyLady" because she teaches fly fishing at a local community college.
