Dear FlyLady,

I am a 60 year old Mom of 2 grownups, work part time and  have struggled with consistent routines my entire life.  I recently did a weight loss program that helped establish new eating habits over the past 2 years and felt I COULD change and establish other improved habits.  I am kind of a neat freak, but have no routine for housework, or home maintenance.  I just see what needs to be done and do it, however when my life gets busy, things fall apart.  That’s where you come in.

I’m am a newer Flybaby and wanted to share the changes I’ve made so far.  Your idea of taking one small step at a time makes so much sense to me, so I started with the  habit of shining my sink (which includes no dishes haha) every evening and have been able to maintain that for a couple of months.  This month I’ve been working on the bedtime routine and simplified it  and surprisingly have been able to sustain that as well.  I edited it to a 3 step process, floss teeth, wash face, shine sink and that has worked for me.  The tiny, easy steps toward making a new habit is BRILLIANT! Once one habit is in place you can build on it. I have incorporated the Monday Blessing too.  I love that you encourage people to make the system their own, no “all or nothing” thinking.  On the road to finally loving myself.

Thank you for sharing your ideas!
Flybaby in training

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