I have Planter Fascitis in my right foot, and they recommend NOT wearing shoes when you're in the house. Something to do with the arch or something. This is the only Flylady habit I don't do. I do get dressed every day though. My apron has replaced my shoes. When I put on the apron I know it's time to get moving.
I'm here finally in 2023😁 So I just realized something about not wearing shoes in the house when you mentioned having another pair ready for when you go out. That's exactly what Mr. Rogers did and he's just one more uplifting person I think of when I'm trying to get out of this rut. It has taken a while to stop procrastinating and get started on this, or SOMETHING, but it never happened until today. Ever since you started FlyLady in the early 2000's, I've been trying to do it but life kept getting in the way so thank you!!! For coming up with these genius/common sense methods!!!!!!😁😁😁
I'm pretty sure my shoes saved my life yesterday. I was helping in the garden and hit the cord to the lawn mower (which has been sitting in place long enough for grass to grow over the cord, but still plugged in) with the clippers. There was a big spark, and a bang, but my rubber-soled lace-up shoes kept me insulated.
This is HUGE... rehab & longterm care patients are dressed every morning! We do not wear our shoes in the house (germs!), but I am absolutely going to buy a pair of lace ups specially for inside! ...& best believe they are going to be snazzy 👟☀️🙌💪
Had a couple of bad years back to baby steps, i hate bad health. I live in the sub tropics, so lace up shoes are winter, all 3 months of it, but being dressed helps 😉, i just shined my dressing table oh my decorated it with stuff i bought 2 years ago for that purpose, its now my shiny sink in here thank you so much 🤗♥️🙏
I can attest to this. Years ago when I was a depressed Young 20-something, from the advice of my dad I would get completely dressed and ready for the day every morning and slowly but surely I began to feel so much better and far less depressed
Today I went and got gas before work because when I tried Flylady before I got in the habit of getting dressed, making my bed and getting gas every Wednesday because then I wouldn't be on fumes when I kept putting it off like I used to. Today as I got gas, even though my tank was 1/2 full still, I realized how I have not worried about running out of gas in a long time. That made me smile. Thank you for getting us into routines!
Hei, this is Carol, from Brasil, I've been a flylady since last november, with Andreia, from A Casa da Sherazade, she's been doing an amazing job spreading out your method to many brazilian women, leading us to change our lives. For sure this is the most transforming babystep for me. Thanks for the Flylady method. 😉😘
Amen .Getting dressed to shoes is the key to getting organised. This might be the hardest thing for some people to do . Me included. It empowers you. I don't like running shoes or trainers as we call them in UK but I put on shoes to work. It changes your life. I love watching Diane in Denmark. She really shows how your method of cleaning works with lovely short videos. I LOVE YOUR HOME BLESSING RADIO BLOG. FLYLADY SYSTEM HAS CHANGED MY LIFE. I am 63 years old and look after my very sick husband. I often work along with Diane in my zone .She makes your system so doable. THANK you Marla
I'm in the USA but I LOVE Diane in Denmark ! Watch her everyday. Her home is so beautiful and fresh. She motivates me to clean and clear the clutter. Never to old to change habits ( I am 58 ) and love having routines. Thanks to Flylady and her helpers.
I'm watching this the day after Fourth of July in 2020. There you are with a shirt that has a U.S. flag with fireworks, and you talk about taking out your puppy first thing. That made me smile - I have a puppy too, and he needs to go out first thing in the morning. I have to get dressed to take him, and I slip into a pair of rubber boots because the grass is always wet; but you've got me thinking now about having a pair of shoes I only wear when I come back in. Maybe a pair of nice white sneakers I need to lace up (after I dry off the puppy's big, furry paws). I've heard of you for years and plan to start trying your system. Hello from Delaware.
Good morning! Was a flybaby years ago, had twins and not enough hours in the day! Came back because of spring cleaning, and realized the whole house needed ‘clutter purging’ 😜 so deep cleaning closets and unloved toys and books and paperwork that builds up over the years...about halfway there but sometimes feeling overwhelmed and wanting that ‘perfect’ home RIGHT.NOW. And really appreciate the encouragement that perfect shouldn’t be the goal. 😃Shoes are so important because plantar fasciitis is NOT fun later in life! 😖 Thanks for all the encouragement,FL!
Shoes in the house is the hardest for me. I can do it, and I have, but with four cats that get underfoot, I have injured them by stepping on them with shoes on. I can't "feel" through my shoes. The cats are terrified of shoes too. I can walk softly, so they are merely on alert. But, my husband trudges - they run and hide and I won't have them terrified all day. So far, I have chosen not to wear shoes, but fuzzy socks, or my slippers - the cats don't really like them, but they don't scatter when I'm wearing them. I just got your book today, "Chaos to Clean", so I am following along.
Yep I always get up and get dressed and do the workout thing. I have a no shoes house. It is a spiritual thing. I leave minimalist barefoot vibram shoes at the back door for stepping out. I never wear makeup ever. When I read the book and website so glad you said that your ideas are guidelines and to fit it to ourselves.
I am so enjoying your book. I do want to tell you the story of two friends. One friend’s family absolutely LOVED cleaning together and made it a fun activity. She likes cleaning! Her home is dirty enough to be happy but clean enough to be healthy. The other was me. Cleaning was an emotional crucible with people point out the messes I made (sorry! I was a child. A very decent child but a child!) My Mom Dad and older siblings would go through the house as they would scream at me and put me down. I loathe cleaning. I have stumbled on some of the ideas you use. You are bringing them to the next level. But as I read chapter on shame I could so see what a cleaning motivator destroyer it was. While my friend and her family enjoy cleaning and make it a fun thing they do together
You are just so awesome! I absolutely love listening to you and following your steps.....I only just started but I am positive I will make progress by learning your easy steps :)
I only wear newly cleaned shoes inside my house since we are farmers! Try to keep outside shoes and inside shoes! Wearing shoes definitely makes me more energetic!
This shoe thing really sound crazy to me, but then I realized I had a pair of shoes I had bought for the gym. To walk on the track we need to have a clean pair of shoes that is not worn outside at all. Well when they shut the gym down nearly 2 years ago, that nearly new pair of shoes got stuck in the closet. But when I learned this habit, I realized, “hey! I have an inside pair of shoes already!” And it works.
Hey Marla, I have wide feet with narrow heels too...duck feet. I was wondering what brands you've found that work? Last time I checked my shoe size was a 6-1/2 EE. We wide footed women gotta stick together!
So, they don’t necessarily have to be ‘lace up’ so long as they are not too easy to kick off. I always wear flip flops so I was thinking that I could get some buckle up Sandler’s instead. Then I don’t gotta wear sneakers all the time but I still have shoes on that I won’t be tempted to take off.
angie andre I used to ALWAYS sleep in my workout clothes. I still would if I exercised in the morning still but o go to the gym in the afternoon now....
Flylady, thank you for your system. I have a fitness, eating system that I'd like to reccomended. Dr Bergs ketogenic nutrition dense foods. We save time and money, and increased health, and have energy. So overall saves on clean up.
I have severe fibromyalgia/arthritis and have a hard time getting going in the morning. I get up around 4:30 in order to feed and medicate my 2 doggies with diabetes and heart disease at 5:30. I sit on the loveseat with a cup of coffee for that hour checking email, facebook, etc. After I feed the dogs, I have to wait until my hubby gets up around 6:30 so I can take my shower (epilepsy so I can't shower without supervision). After my shower, I get dressed TO SHOES and start my day. I really want to make FlyLady work this time, as this is time #3. Any suggestions on my morning routine? Will it work this way?
15 minutes art a time on agood day, i loved cleaning whole house in a month the way we used to with fly lady it always worked , hugs another fibro lady
Just do it as in get dressed find some clothes u feel good wearing, if no money go to the op shop, u can do this.i rarely wear shoes, fluid retention but u will be more motivated if dressed.
Hello dear plis translate your videos in a diferents leanguages for understand all people because is more important I understand inglish but not very much.💕💕💕💕👍
Carson Green I just make my side of the bed when I get up. Then I just ask when he wakes up. Soon he caught on its better if he just does it as I won’t ask him and it’s better to sit on later on haha
I have Planter Fascitis in my right foot, and they recommend NOT wearing shoes when you're in the house. Something to do with the arch or something. This is the only Flylady habit I don't do. I do get dressed every day though. My apron has replaced my shoes. When I put on the apron I know it's time to get moving.
I'm here finally in 2023😁 So I just realized something about not wearing shoes in the house when you mentioned having another pair ready for when you go out. That's exactly what Mr. Rogers did and he's just one more uplifting person I think of when I'm trying to get out of this rut. It has taken a while to stop procrastinating and get started on this, or SOMETHING, but it never happened until today. Ever since you started FlyLady in the early 2000's, I've been trying to do it but life kept getting in the way so thank you!!! For coming up with these genius/common sense methods!!!!!!😁😁😁
I'm pretty sure my shoes saved my life yesterday. I was helping in the garden and hit the cord to the lawn mower (which has been sitting in place long enough for grass to grow over the cord, but still plugged in) with the clippers. There was a big spark, and a bang, but my rubber-soled lace-up shoes kept me insulated.
werelemur1138 OMG so glad you’re okay
ohhh my goodness. We are sooo glad you had your shoes on. (FlyCrew member Paddi)
This is HUGE... rehab & longterm care patients are dressed every morning! We do not wear our shoes in the house (germs!), but I am absolutely going to buy a pair of lace ups specially for inside! ...& best believe they are going to be snazzy 👟☀️🙌💪
Had a couple of bad years back to baby steps, i hate bad health. I live in the sub tropics, so lace up shoes are winter, all 3 months of it, but being dressed helps 😉, i just shined my dressing table oh my decorated it with stuff i bought 2 years ago for that purpose, its now my shiny sink in here thank you so much 🤗♥️🙏
I am so glad I found you!! I appreciate your kindness!
I too love Our Lady, Undoer of Knots! And I love YOU. You're book, and now videos, have helped me so much. Thank you.
I can attest to this. Years ago when I was a depressed Young 20-something, from the advice of my dad I would get completely dressed and ready for the day every morning and slowly but surely I began to feel so much better and far less depressed
Today I went and got gas before work because when I tried Flylady before I got in the habit of getting dressed, making my bed and getting gas every Wednesday because then I wouldn't be on fumes when I kept putting it off like I used to. Today as I got gas, even though my tank was 1/2 full still, I realized how I have not worried about running out of gas in a long time. That made me smile. Thank you for getting us into routines!
Hey Wendi even when you don't know it the routines sink into your mind don't they? (FlyLady-Paddi)
You are so encouraging, thank God for you! I just found you and need you desperately! I love your "Our Lady, undoer of knots!" Love you, Sandy Klein
I just discovered you. I love you already!🤭🤭🤭 Looking forward to completing the book. Just saved it on kindle:)
Welcome to our little family that's in over 100 countries. We are happy to have you as a new member. (FlyCrew member, Paddi)
Nice to meet you Paddi! ❤️❤️❤️
Hei, this is Carol, from Brasil, I've been a flylady since last november, with Andreia, from A Casa da Sherazade, she's been doing an amazing job spreading out your method to many brazilian women, leading us to change our lives. For sure this is the most transforming babystep for me. Thanks for the Flylady method. 😉😘
Amen .Getting dressed to shoes is the key to getting organised. This might be the hardest thing for some people to do . Me included. It empowers you. I don't like running shoes or trainers as we call them in UK but I put on shoes to work. It changes your life. I love watching Diane in Denmark. She really shows how your method of cleaning works with lovely short videos. I LOVE YOUR HOME BLESSING RADIO BLOG. FLYLADY SYSTEM HAS CHANGED MY LIFE. I am 63 years old and look after my very sick husband. I often work along with Diane in my zone .She makes your system so doable. THANK you Marla
I'm in the USA but I LOVE Diane in Denmark ! Watch her everyday. Her home is so beautiful and fresh. She motivates me to clean and clear the clutter. Never to old to change habits ( I am 58 ) and love having routines. Thanks to Flylady and her helpers.
Lovely mug. Love Mother Mary. She's truly the undoer of knots.
I like this daily dose. Short and sweet🧚🏻♀️
I get dressed everyday but I keep my shoes by the door so I can run out if necessary. I like the idea of buying a back up pair of shoes 😁.
I'm watching this the day after Fourth of July in 2020. There you are with a shirt that has a U.S. flag with fireworks, and you talk about taking out your puppy first thing. That made me smile - I have a puppy too, and he needs to go out first thing in the morning. I have to get dressed to take him, and I slip into a pair of rubber boots because the grass is always wet; but you've got me thinking now about having a pair of shoes I only wear when I come back in. Maybe a pair of nice white sneakers I need to lace up (after I dry off the puppy's big, furry paws). I've heard of you for years and plan to start trying your system. Hello from Delaware.
Good morning! Was a flybaby years ago, had twins and not enough hours in the day! Came back because of spring cleaning, and realized the whole house needed ‘clutter purging’ 😜 so deep cleaning closets and unloved toys and books and paperwork that builds up over the years...about halfway there but sometimes feeling overwhelmed and wanting that ‘perfect’ home RIGHT.NOW. And really appreciate the encouragement that perfect shouldn’t be the goal. 😃Shoes are so important because plantar fasciitis is NOT fun later in life! 😖 Thanks for all the encouragement,FL!
Yes you are exactly righ CJ. Welcome back to FlyLady. We are so happy to have you back with us.
Getting my lace ups today! 🙂 after I shine my sink! 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
I'm so happy you are doing this. We all need a refresher course. Thank you.
You're right about getting dressed to start your day. On the weekend if I don't shower & dress, I'll lay in bed all day literally.
Made myself wear make-up today. I felt better about myself. :)
Shoes in the house is the hardest for me. I can do it, and I have, but with four cats that get underfoot, I have injured them by stepping on them with shoes on. I can't "feel" through my shoes. The cats are terrified of shoes too. I can walk softly, so they are merely on alert. But, my husband trudges - they run and hide and I won't have them terrified all day. So far, I have chosen not to wear shoes, but fuzzy socks, or my slippers - the cats don't really like them, but they don't scatter when I'm wearing them. I just got your book today, "Chaos to Clean", so I am following along.
I feel the same way. Dressed and shoes on my day starts right.
Amen Angie! (FlyLady Paddi)
Yep I always get up and get dressed and do the workout thing. I have a no shoes house. It is a spiritual thing. I leave minimalist barefoot vibram shoes at the back door for stepping out. I never wear makeup ever. When I read the book and website so glad you said that your ideas are guidelines and to fit it to ourselves.
I am so enjoying your book. I do want to tell you the story of two friends. One friend’s family absolutely LOVED cleaning together and made it a fun activity. She likes cleaning! Her home is dirty enough to be happy but clean enough to be healthy. The other was me. Cleaning was an emotional crucible with people point out the messes I made (sorry! I was a child. A very decent child but a child!) My Mom Dad and older siblings would go through the house as they would scream at me and put me down. I loathe cleaning. I have stumbled on some of the ideas you use. You are bringing them to the next level. But as I read chapter on shame I could so see what a cleaning motivator destroyer it was. While my friend and her family enjoy cleaning and make it a fun thing they do together
You are just so awesome! I absolutely love listening to you and following your steps.....I only just started but I am positive I will make progress by learning your easy steps :)
Love your coffee mug!!! 💜💜
It’s true. Put on our lace up shoes and get empowered. Yay!
I did it! Got my 2021 calendar ordered and my pink book.........
Love you fly lady! Thankful for you!
Lace up shoe is such a sweet suggestion!! My feet were starting to hurt from not wearing shoes at home
I love your mug
I only wear newly cleaned shoes inside my house since we are farmers! Try to keep outside shoes and inside shoes! Wearing shoes definitely makes me more energetic!
That the solution to it. We are so proud of you for finding the solution. (FlyLady-Paddi)
I’m so glad I found you !
I'm lying in bed after shining my sink. Checking for tomorrow.
Watching this 3 years later, so excited for day 3
Lets get the clean going!
Loving these daily videos
Thanks for this series! I made your hamburger stroganoff for dinner tonight and added sliced mushrooms. My family loved it!! Thanks for the recipe
I love your videos
This shoe thing really sound crazy to me, but then I realized I had a pair of shoes I had bought for the gym. To walk on the track we need to have a clean pair of shoes that is not worn outside at all. Well when they shut the gym down nearly 2 years ago, that nearly new pair of shoes got stuck in the closet. But when I learned this habit, I realized, “hey! I have an inside pair of shoes already!” And it works.
Hey Marla, I have wide feet with narrow heels too...duck feet. I was wondering what brands you've found that work? Last time I checked my shoe size was a 6-1/2 EE. We wide footed women gotta stick together!
I saw the pre-order for your new book. The cover is so cute!
I love it too! Thank you. (FlyLady-Paddi)
Thank you for doing this. I am sure this will help me.
So, they don’t necessarily have to be ‘lace up’ so long as they are not too easy to kick off. I always wear flip flops so I was thinking that I could get some buckle up Sandler’s instead. Then I don’t gotta wear sneakers all the time but I still have shoes on that I won’t be tempted to take off.
Day two is tomorrow for me... I don’t have lace up shoes... however my clothes are ready for tomorrow morning! :) I guess that’s enough?
Also I wear slippers in my house. The can’t give up my slippers!!
I hate it when I get to work and I have to change from my lace up shoes into my flimsy flats. Not allowed to wear lace up shoes in the office.
Or sleep in your workout clothes. :-)
Angie, that's soooo funny! (FlyLady Paddi)
angie andre I used to ALWAYS sleep in my workout clothes. I still would if I exercised in the morning still but o go to the gym in the afternoon now....
I have done that!
Thank You! Cheers 🍵
Flylady, thank you for your system. I have a fitness, eating system that I'd like to reccomended. Dr Bergs ketogenic nutrition dense foods. We save time and money, and increased health, and have energy. So overall saves on clean up.
Love Dr. Eric Berg. He's a great teacher too! (FlyCrew member, Paddi)
I have severe fibromyalgia/arthritis and have a hard time getting going in the morning. I get up around 4:30 in order to feed and medicate my 2 doggies with diabetes and heart disease at 5:30. I sit on the loveseat with a cup of coffee for that hour checking email, facebook, etc. After I feed the dogs, I have to wait until my hubby gets up around 6:30 so I can take my shower (epilepsy so I can't shower without supervision). After my shower, I get dressed TO SHOES and start my day. I really want to make FlyLady work this time, as this is time #3. Any suggestions on my morning routine? Will it work this way?
15 minutes art a time on agood day, i loved cleaning whole house in a month the way we used to with fly lady it always worked , hugs another fibro lady
Love you friend! Thanks for getting it done. Keep with it!!
Thank You!
I love you are more often,really need it.
Are there any videos on how to use the purple rags? Im new to microfiber and i read one side has different purpose from other. Thanks!
How lovely you are.❤️💐
I love not wearing shoes and i like staying in my pj's How can i make myself change
Just do it as in get dressed find some clothes u feel good wearing, if no money go to the op shop, u can do this.i rarely wear shoes, fluid retention but u will be more motivated if dressed.
Awesome 👏 thanks Beautiful
How would I apply Chaos to clean if I work?
Lee Ann Robinson this is a big thing for me too... it seems that this routine takes all day...
Hello dear plis translate your videos in a diferents leanguages for understand all people because is more important I understand inglish but not very much.💕💕💕💕👍
Could Your please write Down what IS the image on Your cup? I understood Your are Catholic. Anyway, I love You and honour Your work. 😍😘😇☝💖💌
Katarína Neviďanská she said she’s not Catholic. It’s the undoer of knots.
Katarína Neviďanská un-tier of knots.
The mug has Mary the Undoer of Knots. 😇
What to do when your hubby's still in bed and your up and at 'em... Making the bed isn't going to happen and breakfast I on hold...
Carson Green I just make my side of the bed when I get up. Then I just ask when he wakes up. Soon he caught on its better if he just does it as I won’t ask him and it’s better to sit on later on haha
It may take a bit, but they know how to make beds. 😉. I never thought mine would, but he’s learned to love it.
Make your side of the bed. Last one out finishes it.