Clutter-Free Living
Do you just have so much clutter that you feel unable to deal with the important things in life? Clutter can make you feel this way.
While it is nearly impossible to escape clutter, what can you do to manage the clutter that builds up in your home? Schedules, routines, those words that some people who think of themselves as free spirits don't like to hear. And then there are others who take them to an extreme! However, simple routines when consistently followed are the way to get rid of your clutter and maintain your home.
Marla, Kelly, and the other ladies at FlyLady.net understand the challenges that can come between you and a clean home, but they start you off with simple baby steps that won't overwhelm the most free-spirited among us. To go along with an uncomplicated Bedtime Routine, they help you get going on the right foot and in a positive direction in the morning also:
- Shower, make-up, brush teeth, and get dressed, including your shoes. - Swish the toilet & swipe off the bathroom counter & mirror. The bathroom is clean and you don't have to think about it again the rest of the day. - Make your bed. - Check to see if the laundry needs attention. Go straight to the washer and put it in. Then remember to put it in the dryer too! - Empty the dishwasher - Feed the family (don't forget yourself!) - Check your calendar: where are you going today? Any appointments? - Think: What's For Dinner? Thaw something if you need to, but the important part is to just get it in your head so it's not a complete surprise at 5:00 p.m.
That's it for a basic start to your morning! You can change the order of things to suit your lifestyle, and feel free to add more items or even take away one or two if they don't fit your life. Just remember that feeling productive is one of the best ways to start your day.
If you find that these steps are just a little too much, you can make it even simpler: Get dressed right to your shoes, swish and swipe to keep the bathroom ready for the day, and check your calendar. You'll be ready for more as you get a handle on these simple first steps.
Henry Ford said, "Before everything else, getting ready is the secret of success."
Sounds like a good idea, doesn't it?
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