Here's how it looked one day last week when I worked in my zone the entry way.
5 minutes:
- shake out two rugs
- swept that area
- scrubbed the area where the dogs' food and water dish are
5 more minutes:
- cleaned the back door
- cleaned area where kids' shoes go
- wipe down two light switches
5 more minutes:
- 2 more light switches
- mop boards in entry way and hall
- wipe down banister
- wipe down front door
You can get a lot done in 5 minutes, but you have to be hyperfocused (that's another good time when an obsessive personality comes in handy.)
Does Flylady work for you?
This post has been linked to Works for Me Wednesday at We are THAT Family.
Raising my hand! I love her system and it works well for me. Did you know there is an iPhone app called "Home Routines" that is set up to follow her system?
ReplyDeleteIt really is amazing how much one can accomplish in 5 minutes; that was one of the biggest things I learned from her system.
I've read Sink Reflections SO many times, and I keep falling off the Fly Lady bandwagon and jumping right back on. You are right, it is PERFECT for obsessive types who like to set a timer and check off a list (ME!). And I also agree with Mary, the Home Routines app makes it SO much easier to stick with it. I don't usually pay for apps, but that was the best 3.99 I ever spent.
ReplyDeleteUmmmm...so yeah, I only have a tracfone so I guess I'll stick with getting her emails - too funny I'm so far behind the times!
ReplyDeleteActually, I get her emails every day and rarely read them. I will read about one a month...it's just a reminder for me that Flylady works!
I keep falling off too, but it's AMAZING how easy it is to jump back on!
15 minutes...I can do anything for 15 minutes :)
ReplyDeleteI love Flylady!! Over the years I have tweaked her system a bit to fit me better, but it works. I like to say that my house cleans itself and it almost does.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I have to say to myself I can do anything for 5 minutes; even 15 seemed like too much. I'm not sure why that is...that heavy weight of feeling like you have so much to do???
ReplyDeleteLinda - I totally agree! I too have tweaked to fit me.
I keep hearing about Flylady. I'll have to check this out!
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