Dear FlyLady,

I am a working mother with 5 children, and a husband. Without your mentor-ship, I would have lost my mind years ago, but I found you in 2002 and, through your mentor-ship, I have been FLYing for years now!

I never had a problem enforcing a before bedtime routine for my kids, but I had a hard time with it because I would lay out clothes to wear for the next day, and then in the morning I would not feel like wearing them.  How did I fix this?  I started laying out TWO sets of clothes for myself, so I would have a back-up if I did not want to put on outfit A.  We are fickle creatures, and this has helped me get up and get out the door instead of standing in front of my closet contemplating why I thought I would want to wear “this” shirt with “that” skirt or “those” pants.

I would like to note that I have been an avid follower but some days I pick out bright colors to wear and don’t feel so bright in the morning.

Maybe setting up some clothing options would help another FlyBaby. Have a great day!

Melissa

FlyLady here: This month we are focusing on the before bed routine.

Part of this routine is gathering up everything you need for the following day and putting it in one place. This place is your launch pad. You will be able to grab and go!

Where is your place? Do you have a bag? A water bottle or your office in a bag?

Have you built your control journal? Has your perfectionism stopped you from even trying? I totally understand. This is why we made one for you.

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.