Dear FlyLady,

I have been flying with you for about a month now. I have loved having a home that stays clean, so I can have friends over any time!

Last night we had some friends over, and just before they left, I started to feel very ill. At my husband’s suggestion, I went straight to bed after they were gone. For the first time since I started flying a month ago, I didn’t do my Before Bed Routine.

This morning, while I felt physically better, I also realized how much I missed the peaceful and orderly start to my day that I get when I do my bedtime routine. My hotspots were cluttered, my sink wasn’t shining–my home just wasn’t hugging me this morning!

Fortunately, I knew that it would only take a few minutes to set things right. The one thing I had done was lay out my clothes, and that helped keep me from feeling as though Chaos had completely taken over! And I know that tonight I can jump right back in with it, and enjoy that stress-free morning again tomorrow.

Thank you for emphasizing these routines with us. They really are important! I will be continuing with my before bed routine every single night.

Sincerely,
FlyBaby in West Texas

FlyLady here: Our habit for September is doing your Before Bed Routine.

 Have you built your control journal? Has your perfectionism stopped you from even trying?

I totally understand.

Do you have a story or tips that will help other FlyBabies with this habit?

Please send them to FlyLady@FlyLady.net with MY BEFORE BED ROUTINE SAVES ME in the subject line.

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