These 7 habits will simplify your life!
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- Life is crazy. It feels like we're always running around yet never catching up with ourselves. How can we simplify our lives so that we can enjoy it a little more in the midst of all of this craziness? Is that even possible? I think it is! In this video I share 7 habits that I believe will help make your life just a little easier.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 I know why you're here
0:50 Limiting goals
2:25 Using a timer
4:13 Scheduling breaks
5:47 The Libby app
7:27 Do this before bed
8:14 Date your husband...here's why
9:38 Follow a routine - Jak na to + styl
Who here is in the 'fallen off the wagon' club? Apartment is a mess, gained almost 10 pounds, havent been to the gym in two months.... but I had a happy Christmas season, and I know I'll get back there with the home.
Also, those meals look delicious, if you ever feel like making a meal video, or a cook along, I'm sure a few people would be interested :)
I wish everyone a very happy new year, and just remember - even if everything is a domestic disaster, how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time 💛🎉
Love your very accurate depiction of what a relaxing morning looks like as a mom! I laughed out loud!
I know right? Thats why I Love Arielle, relatable and honest 😊
Lol.😊
😂in bed trying not to burst laughing at myself fort trying to do it 😊a in a day!
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I love your quirky humor!
Me too 😂❤
It’s relaxing! I need a good distraction.
@@nonnieTerriamen!! Yes!! Me too!
I thought I was the only one that when someone is coming over you soon start cleaning like a lunatic person!!
It’s the only true motivation to clean! 😅
Those texts from Betty though - “My bunion needs a good rub.” “Hello????” I laughed so hard I almost spit my coffee out!! 🤣
I just want to encourage young mom's, when the kids get older, they can do the chores. It's the best, I now just have to check chores, not do them. I have 4 kids and a tiny house by the way so nobody come after me lol.
I am not a mom, I found your channel when investigating cleaning routines. I don’t have a kid but I have a time demanding job so I need to come up with some clever routines, especially as someone out of the house a lot. A lot of your content has been super helpful despite the differences in situation!
I don’t think I’ve ever commented on one of your videos before but I’ve been watching them forever. Two things…1. you look absolutely stunning in that shirt, it’s totally your colour and 2. This was the best “habits that will change your life” video I’ve watched and I’m pretty sure I’ve watched them all 😂 keep up the good work! Love from Australia
Hey! Thank you so much for saying hi and for the compliments 💙
You're right! She's totally cute in that color👍
I look forward to your videos like no other and I know I'm not alone. Such brilliant yet practical advice that really does make life easier. You are such a joy to watch and you make me laugh out loud, too! Your children are just adorable (husband, also). Thank you for all of your hard work in making all of your viewers lives so much more enjoyable. Wishing you a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year! Take care of each other.❤
Thank you for your kind words ❤️
I love that when someone is coming over, it always turns out to be your mom!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️
Relatable. I LOVE that you include dating your significant other!!! 🥰 Maintaining our closest relationship should absolutely be a priority. You two are adorable! Thank you for sharing.
My husband and I have dates every week too. I learned from my parents (and he from his) that dating after marriage is more important than dating before marriage. Due to his work schedule for the first year we didn't have the ability to, but we've only missed maybe 2 weeks a year (typically during the holiday season) since.
Ariel,
You are hilarious! 🤣 But you speak the truth about human nature. Thanks for exploring many ways to improve our overwhelming lives!
Your humor is greatly needed for these mundane tasks we struggle to complete every day. I pray that you and your family are greatly blessed!
Have you tried the S.H.E. (Sidetracked Home Executive)? It pre-dates The Fly Lady (from the 80's) and uses 3x5 index cards for chores, personal care, etc. It reminds me of a recipe box, but for your life. They're sense of humor reminds me of your videos.
Pam and Peggy if I remember right!
This is really the system. There's only 1 list when you start, and then not again. If something has been skipped twice, it MUST be done the next time it appears in the rotation.
I've noticed that the reactions to Jordan asking "What's for dinner?" have elevated from disapproving glares to violence. I couldn't help but cackle! When will he learn?!
Lol!
Thank you so much for adding "Dating your husband" to your List!! 🥰 This is So Much More Important than people realize!
This past year, our youngest graduated high school and started college in another city. We officially started our "empty nesters" phase. 😳
We started having Date Lunches while running errands together on our one shared day off about 2 years ago. I truly believe that simple step of CHOOSING to make those Date Lunches a priority to work on us, on reconnecting and finding what we still have in common and what we wanted to work on together, has made us a more solid unit.
We gave ourselves permission to put ourselves first instead of our children/our jobs/etc. When our youngest left for college, we didn't fall apart or lose ourselves in depression because we had our reinforced foundation to stand on. 😊 We were able to truly start transitioning to what we want this New Phase of our life to be, and start taking those baby steps!
So again, thank you for emphasizing Dating your Husband! You started your life as just the 2 of you, and when you've raised your kids and they fly the nest, you need to be able to look at each other and see your love, your partner, the one who still gives you butterflies in your stomach when your eyes meet. 😏😉💋
I remember the days when I was young and full of energy, dashing round getting it all done with time to spare for everyone and everything on about four hours of sleep each night. Thirty years on and I'm hobbling slowly round wondering what happened to me! 😂
Thanks for sharing the fun and bright side of the daily grind. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all.😊
I’ve been married for over 30 years. The kids are gone but my husband still keeps track of my sleep like we’re in a competition! 😂
This video is librarian approved 📚👍🙂🙂 libby or hoopla are great resources and do make everyday tasks more fun 🙂📚🙂📚
Unless I'm expecting a very important phone call or am waiting for an update regarding a sick family member or friend my phone is on silent. Full. Stop.
Completely agree!!! No notifications, no tapping tones, no constant disturbance. I check what I want or need, when I want it.
Thanks Arial. 💕💪 You are once again helping me out of a funk. It would be so easy to sit here all day scrolling CZcams, but I know I'll feel better if I get up of my backside and do some cleaning...
Teeth, shower, dance, and set that timer! I can do this. We can do this!! 💕💪✨
I've become addicted to my phone too because of poor quality TV and living alone. I can't do the date night because of my husband's passing 6 years ago, but I plan to focus for 10 minutes a day on dishes, clutter and laundry. I guess we just have to pick our own habits to simplify our lives.
I have my doctor's appointment coming up. I'm still working on the diet and exercise changes he wants me to do. I read all the pages he gave and got overwhelmed. But I have made some changes and am still working on myself. I agree you have to give yourself some time. Old habits are hard to break.
Oof yes that would be overwhelming for anyone! The way we learned was if you’re given a list, to circle the one that seems the most exciting for you (maybe it’s the easiest or maybe the one you think will make the biggest difference, whatever the reason, choose ONE and get that into a habit before adding the next).
I made myself a cleaning routine and its basically a combination of the best bits from each cleaning routine that works best for me. I have it written out on a white board in my office and i write out my to do list each week on the calendar.
I tried every one of Ariel’s experimental systems. First Flylady Not comprehensive enough. Too much email and too much reminders. Then Clean Mama. It seems I was always cleaning. I skipped the English lady and landed on Motivated Moms. I absolutely love it. I subscribed and also have the app. I like having the files to see the big picture. The reminders come with such sweet enco and there’s only one a day. I like how I can sort by room or frequency. And the daily tastes, I’ve got them mastered and it takes hardly any time. Routines work if they fit your mindset cuz you can’t live someone’s life who may be an energizer bunny when you resemble a tree sloth most mornings.
I seriously laughed out loud at the cake sprinkles in the mouth! Thanks for brightening up my morning! I think I have a little motivation now to get some things done now. :)
Good call on Libby! Make chores you hate pleasant.
Your 7 habits are the best I have heard!! Simple, effective, very well thought out. I am going to listen to this again. It is obvious that you put a lot of thought into this and I think you came up with just brilliant ideas. Obviously they are well tested and well thought out. Thank you for your wonderful helpful videos!🎉
I just want to eat Sprinkles directly out of the jar like you did. That really made me LOL!! So funny.
Today I realized how much you live, and I mean LIVE, the color blue!!! I mean I've noticed before but wow you love blue. Every shot in your house shows it. Ita a great way to keep decore simple, pick one color and run with it.
Yessss I do love blue!!! One time I made my bedroom lavender because I was thinking that I had too much blue in my house. Then I hated the feel of my bedroom because of it... I decided there was nothing wrong with having every room be the same color lol
I love blue as well. I painted my entire home in a bluish gray (one day I will make a true blue color) and decorate in blue and yellow for everything. It is happy and peaceful.
I very much appreciated this video. I've been watching your channel for a while and share your videos with others. I've been very down on myself lately because of all the things I want to do new habits I want to start and was totally stressing myself out because of it. You gave me a light at the end of the tunnel! I need to put my focus on only 1 new habit at a time. I feel like I already knew that but coming from you somehow helped me really see what I need to do. Thank you so much!!! I appreciate you and your channel so much!!!
❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for being here and for being you!
Atomic habits by James Clear. A must read!
I came here hoping this advice would be generally applicable, not just for moms or something. The intro had me a bit worried it wouldn't be applicable to me as someone whose life is a far, FAR cry from busy (yet I have, until very, VERY recently felt stressed out almost constantly about things I need/want to do, even if often I covered that stress under layers of trying to just have fun), but it was. Most of these are actually pretty close to the things that I've tried that have been the most successful.
I think maybe most helpful would be my closest equivalent to the "date night" thing, which is...not at all the same as I am not married and living with my parents. But I've been spending more casual one on one time with my mom lately and I think that's helped me feel closer to her, and thus helped me want to do more of the types of things she wants me to do (like chores and stuff, which I've really struggled with) and...also probably just helped me to stop feeling so stressed because my relationship with her HAD been a major source of stress until sometime...this year, probably? Anyway, it's been really nice lately.
Scheduling breaks is an interesting one because I kind of tried before (more for my laptop than my phone) but was never really able to get it to stick. I recently made some adjustments to how I handle tabs that I want to keep around for later (thank you Google Chrome tab group save feature) and made it a TOUCH harder to access Chrome by unpinning it from my task bar and that seems to be helping so far. This was the most recent change that I made but it seems to possibly be helping a LOT so far. It feels like my computer is a tool now that I can just use when I have a specific reason to do so instead of just something I use to pass the time or go to out of habit. This change was just a few days ago, so I guess we'll see if it lasts, but I'm feeling pretty hopeful about it.
I may need to try audio books sometime if I do find myself falling back into more stress because one of the FIRST things I TRIED that seemed to kind of help was taking my phone with me when I wanted to try to do chores or something and watching some stories in a game I like while doing that, but...well...it's a little harder when you have to read the stories.😅
Thank you for making this video, I feel like it seems like much more practical advice for me than most stuff like this I've come across.
I LOVE the exercise with ice cream cone.
Libby has changed my life. I use it literally every single day. Cannot wash the dishes without it.
Thanks for your library advocacy! Library people love to give out library cards.
Love this video, actually all of you videos. You make them fun! Happy New Year!
Lol one day I was watching you and laughing!!Husband is looking at me why are you laughing and I was like it is a cleaning motivation video but this lady is hilarious lol !! You are one of the CZcamsrs that I always wish great success to. You are entertaining as well as positive!!
Thank you! 💙
😂 I loved it when you pretended to punch your husband in the face. I feel like punching my husband comes home and asked me “ what’s for supper?” 😂
Such great tips!!! I love how real you are. Listening to an audiobook is a great idea bc otherwise I’m scrolling looking for something to watch/listen to while washing dishes and fall into that phone trap…
I love your channel.
It helps all of us imperfect people to be a little less imperfect, and to relax , knowing that everything is ok if we're not perfect.
Oh my gosh you are so adorable! I watch one of your videos every morning to start my day with a smile❤️ (Loled at the sprinkles pour😂)
That's so cool! ❤️
Love that you are putting your phone down. A couple of years ago I took all social media off my phone and iPad. I have to turn the computer on to scroll. I don't use my computer much so that solved my addiction. I think in 2024 I will take YT off the phone as well. ❤ I will leave it on my iPad otherwise I will never get to catch up with my fav YTers lol 😅 but when I'm away from home I won't feel a need to keep up with YT at all. I also don't have news apps only a weather app to keep up with severe weather. ❤
Thanks for the insight on why things are constantly not getting done in my house. Love the humour keep up the great work
Happy new year and thank you. 😁
I needed your humor today! Thank you!!
Thank you for being so nice and realistic in your comments about daily life, it's a relief! 😊
Always love a new video from you!
These are actually SO helpful. Thank you!
I wish I could like this video a hundred times - you are a joy to watch, and your tips are great :) Love your sense of humour!
I love your videos! You give such realistic advice.
Great video, Arial! Thank you! Your punch to the dh as he asks his most important question of the day was definitely a laugh out loud moment. Have a lovely New Year and thanks for all the wonderful content!
This was very helpful, thank you.
Ha loved your subscription lady bit! That was definitely original and if I was not already subscribed I would have!
Excellent video!!!!
You're keeping me company while I clean. Thanks! Happy New Year!
Enjoy your videos so much! Those are all great habits! 💖 Happy New Year!
❤ I get so excited when one of your videos comes out! So relatable, funny and actually practical.
I love your kindness and reality! Bles you!
Such a great video! I love the part about habits!
Was hoping for a new video to be uploaded by you this weekend. Always looking forward to it.❤
10 minutes method: best ever! I so love your humor! Thank you.
You’re looking great! Keep the hilarious videos coming.
Love you. The sprinkles got me good. Fantastic encouragement for the new year or anytime. Also, your natural comedic style is just so wonderful.
Ariel, you are simply the best. You have such a great way of making us laugh. I needed this so much.
“Hey, so what’s for di-👊🏻”
I lost it! So true 😂😂😂
Happy blessed New Years ❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂❤ I laughed out loud on this one!😂
Happy New Year to you and your family. I hope your grandmother is doing better ❤
Another great video keep up the great work
Tidy tango is my favorite:) thank you! And I love your sense of humor.
Great ideas!
I like to listen to your videos while cleaning as if it was a pod cast. Your the best and most relatable cleaning channel
Your cleaning routine is my favorite
I love that you mentioned Libby! ❤ I work for the public library, and I'm always astounded by what a well kept secret the library's free services are!
Absolutely made my day watching this. ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊
I have my tidy tango checklist on my fridge. On days it all needs done I go to that list. It helps so much!!
happy New Year! your fans love you!!!!! ❤
You’re a delightful breath of fresh air this cold December morning! Thanks for all you add to so many lives!
almost didn't click through from another of your videos but the fun countdown got me ;P
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Ariel, you're hilarious, your videos are always a pleasure to watch. I was contemplating getting back on the Flylady wagon with all of the routines, but your video reminded me that it would be better to start with the babysteps again instead of going whole hog, and I'll be much more successful that way. Happy New Year!
You are the most adorable person ever! Shotgunning the sprinkles was so real life. 💚
Amazing!
Excellent video! I found the Libby app about 8 months ago and love to clean while listening, too! I find myself doing so much more than I originally planned when I have a good book.
Thank you so much for motivating me! Every time I'm struggling to get motivated, I put one of your videos on. Within minutes, I'm up and cleaning.
So many good tips! The hard part is picking just one goal to focus on haha. I’ve burnt myself o it too quickly too many times though. Thanks for all the suggestions and the laughs!
You are such a sweetheart!! I love your quirky ways! You make me laugh! I’ve been married over 20 years and your tips are great!! Choosing one goal to accomplish at a time is fantastic! Gonna focus on that. I love when you ate those sprinkles!! That is so me!!! 😂😂
I love the interactions between you and your husband!
This was great. I enjoy your cleaning videos but I like having something new to watch. You keep it real and I love that! Very encouraging 😊
You are so creative and talented! Thank you for the videos
You are one of my body doubles
Great idea 💡 using Libby while cleaning.
You are a great lady, you can do it!
A modest, honest, humble and sincere one.
Great video and so practical! I also love Libby, free and fun😀
Im here bc you make me laugh! But you have great ideas- starting small is valid.
I get so excited when I see you have a new video! I want to eat healthier, exercise, and get the house cleaned while also finishing the massive pile of physical books and my kindle library...all at the same time! Thank you for the reminder that is not going to happen. I'm going to start with 3 nights a week workout before shower. I am also going to use a tracker and do at least 10 min of dishes every night to hopefully get that mess in check. No moving on until those 2 things are habits. Once I do a few weeks of night exercise I think I'll be able to go back to the morning exercise class I like. I haven't done anything in like a month so I need to work up to the class again.
Sounds like a great plan!!
Good luck with your exercise plan! Hopefully you will get back into the swing of things quickly!! ❤
Good morning and Happy New Year 🎉
You are funny. 😂 much love to you. Happy new year.
❤❤❤❤ Best way to remind people to subscribe that I have rver seen. Well done. Great video. I hope I listen to your advice about cleaning.
I'm used to moving quickly from working at Dunkin. They expect you to move at the speed of light.
You are so enjoyable funny! Happy New year !
Thank you for your videos, I look forward to them and you have helped me so much, also todays was especially good for me when you said 1 goal at a time or being realistic..I just took 2 off my list and 1 I will start with
God bless