My Flylady Control Journal and how I use it!

[@roseandviolet.]

Rah Rah Rah! ;)Thank you (from Australia) Diane - you are a beautiful person who has helped me beyond words! Im sure you are an angel! Please NEVER read anything negative posted on here - there is something wrong with people who do that and it has nothing to do with you!!! You helped me get out of bed after I lost my young brother after weeks of doing nothing! I couldn't even read from being so grief stricken when I found you on you tube - You got me up for 2 mins and I cleaned my sink! lol (laugh out loud - not a load of laundry at that stage) - and that was the start of a new me! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Hugs coming your way! 💖

[@lh7827]

I am losing count of the number of people I have referred to your KZbin channel! Thank you for making cleaning feel like a gift I give to myself, rather than a chore! Your encouragement keeps me going in spite of some family challenges. I can't fix medical problems, but my clean kitchen puts a smile on my face first thing every morning! Bless you for your perpetual optimism!

[@evathomas9730]

I know I'm not alone in this: we love you just the way you are! You're a beautiful person, inside and out. Why would anyone bother to be unkind? Such a waste!

[@sss49l]

Thank you, Diane. I am a senior who has recently moved out of our beloved state of New Jersey. BTW, during the process of downsizing, we got rid of over 2000 items including some large pieces of furniture. So, rah, rah, and a shake of the pom-poms....go us! The last month was chaotic, but my flylady routines got me through along with your videos. Today I am motivated to add more to my control journal. I like the idea of adding a few small magic minutes ideas for when I have some spare time instead of getting lost in games of solitaire on the computer. And I love your new look! Go you! P.S. We are now living in North Carolina and I laugh when I meet people who have never heard of the flylady. And here you are in Denmark and others all over the world who do! Thanks to the internet.

[@suzannejohnson220]

sure hoping you are safe in the wake of Florence..... !!

[@toni477]

Over 2000 items gone! Wow, go you!🎉🎉🎉

[@DianeinDenmark]

Definite shake of the pom poms for you! Well done on the decluttering! 🎉🎉🎉

[@marybarnhill7003]

I am from North Carolina also. Chapel Hill

[@loreneknight9755]

Wowww...2000 items. Unbelievable!!! Go, you. That's amazing. Keep on fighting the good fight 💪 EVERYONE!!!

[@Drdilledapp]

Thank you, Diane, for all your great daily videos! I'm pretty new to your channel, but I feel that watching your videos in the morning is like having a chat with a good friend! It gives a smile to my day! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow...Sabine in France..

[@raia9]

In my control journal I have - morning and evening routines, daily focus, zone cleaning lists, weekly planner page, list of dinner meal options, generic shopping list to trigger ideas, menu planner, Vege guide of whats in season, dates to remember page (birthdays, anniveesaries etc), home projects by room, list of ideas for fun/adventure days (weekend), packing list for trips away, dog record cahrt - flea treatments/vaccinations etc, local takeway menus, folder for recipets, conpost guidephone numbers.

[@shannonengelken4629]

Diane, your videos are so intimate and uplifting and informational! I love that you don’t solicit likes or subscription sign-ups. You can feel your genuine motivation to help others in every video that you do! 😊

[@evesmith5699]

I look forward to your videos every weekday morning, your happy videos set me up for the day and my house is improving too.

[@Annie-ln6fc]

Diane, you are such a delight. You are both an inspiration and a great dose of common sense. Thanks for the warmth and the fun and the recipes and the girlie chats, the style focus and the practicality of just doing something. I'm feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment; nothing catastrophic, just a busy life. I was going to eat alone tonight (sole parent/empty nester) but I invited you to join me for dinner and your bright and sunny nature made me feel a little calmer. So....thank you. ♥

[@neeoco]

💓

[@DianeinDenmark]

Hugs to you, Annie!

[@gerrymcglynn9483]

Diane in Denmark ftyyyy

[@violinzeta]

How could anyone negatively comment on your appearance or demeanor??? You look lovely and your positivity is contagious! Thanks for all your videos. I'm learning so much! 💖

[@DianeinDenmark]

🙏😊

[@mom2threegyrls]

Good morning from North Carolina in the US, Diane! Just found you this week and just want to say keep up the positive vibes. I’m attempting to get back into the flylady system after failing with it years ago. I come back to your channel because I love your “real ness” with daily life challenges and genuine interest in helping others. You be you, Diane. You’re awesome. ✌️🖖

[@suzannejohnson220]

hoping you are safe in N Carolina right now......

[@annisijanovski5468]

Hi from sunny Queensland, Australia! Diane you are such a blessing! Having struggled with my home for many years, watching your encouraging and fun videos has made a huge difference to my attitude towards my home. Its looking so much better and I am getting there little by little. I'm also decluttering my body (have lost 14 KG so far) so the extra energy is great and helpful too. Its very sad that people feel they need to share their negativity by putting someone else down. But rest assured the amount of people you help and encourage are extremely grateful for all you do.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Thank you so much, Ann, I appreciate that! 😍

[@barb7014]

I love your energy and positive attitude!

[@serahngetich2181]

Thanks Diane. I'm now motivated to build a control journal.

[@Hakunamatata-xr3lk]

Thanks again for brithening op our days. I peeled my potatoes watching this video 😀 So cosy listening to you and getting things done at the same time 💕 Sending you positive vibes, have a great day 😘

[@TheAbergel]

I find it useful.to have a packing list for whenever Im going away so I know I wont forget anything I need. My control jourmal is a simple spiral notebook with blank pages.

[@leiasmith3305]

Thank you so much for this overview~I added a Zone for my personal life as well so that each month I am attending to large projects for my life like financial planing, health issues, exploration, relationship development. They have a zone number like the areas of my house, and I spend 15 min a day during that week doing something on that goal. It really has helped me!

[@dawnwagner3795]

great idea!

[@peppermintsara]

Excellent idea!

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

That's so interesting! I wonder if you do it, still?

[@kathycathy9555]

I have a control journal that I haven't used in over a year. I needed this reminder. When I used it everyday I was actually able to stay on top of things much better. The story about your son was cute.

[@patjohnson2804]

Thank you so much Diane for taking the time to make these videos each day. I am recovering from a brain injury and your quick wit, the information You provide on how to keep up with my home is so very helpful. When I have trouble remembering and being focused, you are there to remind me that I can do this. I have never met you but you help me so much! I love and appreciate you!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Thank you so much for the kind words, Pat - hugs to you!

[@kathymobile11]

I'm not sure who on earth would have a complaint about anything you do or say. (But, I'm sure I wouldn't want to be them.) So, a bit "whatever" to them :) I am also one of those who discovered you recently and love to check with 'Diane in Denmark' every day! We all appreciate you so much! You are AWESOME!!

[@Mayfrancisxavier]

Kathy Richardson I agree!! Some people have no idea about kindness and manners. How could anyone be unkind to Diane especially!!

[@sherrygraham8650]

Love the story about your son. So sweet.

[@dawnwagner3795]

I started watching your videos a couple weeks ago and look forward to my daily dose of Diane and instagram shots as well. Thanks for being a positive light and encouraging us

[@emiliehammerquist6372]

Thank you very much Diane for your gentle-but-prodding mentoring in these big areas of life management, home management, perfectionism syndrome :), and head clutter :). Truly grateful for all of your time and energy you've spent in helping all of us. You & your videos are an uplifting and helpful gift :).

[@kronstuff]

Good morning. I love your videos. They brighten up my day. I need to dust off my control journal.

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

You go girl! No one cares about some ones whine.. I am happy to listen! You are wonderful!

[@RosemarieSKikel]

Diane, just want to quick share something new that I thought of for myself....I am going to make one day a week ....lets say Wednesday..".use up Wednesday. " That day I have to use up something from the freezer or pantry that's been in thee for months !

[@toni477]

That's a great idea! It's so easy to forget what's in the freezer.

[@dawnwagner3795]

great idea - I have friends that do clean out the fridge Thursday, so for dinner they have to grab things that have been in the fridge for a while instead of making something new :)

[@DianeinDenmark]

Great idea! And in Flylady land, Wednesday is actually the day for clearing up in the fridge, using up leftovers - so you are bang on spot with that! LOL!

[@funwithcoupins8688]

We call it Must Go Monday's. Monday being garbage/trash night you must eat all the bits in the fridge.

[@neeoco]

I think I actually WILL make a control journal after all! Thanks for the motivation. we have sun here in Dublin too today, but a storm on the way apparently. All the apples will fall off my tree 😣😂 Have a great day and thank you for getting me on track, my house feels light and bright xx Niamh

[@catgrandma4ever690]

Thanks Diane for helping me to get my house organized and clean. You are an inspiration and I look forward to watching your videos daily. The flylady system has been a life saver for me, even though I don't follow it exactly. You are so pretty and stylish and you have taught me that I need to take care of myself, not just the house. I love your positive personality and sense of humor. Thanks for being my video friend and flylady teacher. You are awesome!

[@DianeinDenmark]

You are so very welcome, Angela - thanks for playing along!

[@karlenwilson2909]

You look like a ray of sunshine today 😊😊

[@jeannebowes2898]

Once in a while, perfectionism sets in. I boot it out ASAP! Tomorrow is chair exercise at the gym. I cannot be weight bearing for awhile.I am enjoying simple planning ahead for the holidays. Thank you for the cheerful company!

[@Mayfrancisxavier]

What a great story and idea from Marla! My DS15 is away at Boarding school so I must think of something like that for him. Great video today! Thank you!!

[@rr8153]

Thank you so much for all your videos and sharing your experience and know-how with us flybabies! Please know you do so much good. 🌷

[@freyartz]

How could anyone leave you a nasty comment? You are delightful!! Really enjoying watching these as U tidy up in the kitchen!

[@fabienneardire8754]

Toujours un plaisir de passer un moment avec vous👍

[@KathelleStrandom]

Thanks! My control journal needs a bit of attention. I need to add in phone numbers and I was also going to add in family addresses at some point because I don't have them in one place (if I even have them!) Maybe an anti-procrastination task for tomorrow! X x x

[@sandratorchia4803]

I broke my arm 8 weeks ago. I am out of the cast now, but My house is a wreck! Somehow I found you and I am beginning to start FlyLadyPlus. I love your energy and positivity. Thank you.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Just take it gently with that arm, Sandra - you will be up to speed before you know it! 👋😃

[@sandratorchia4803]

I did it! I made up my caddy and I did my house blessing this morning. I am so proud of myself! Thank you for my inspiration.

[@ingridneugebauer7562]

Greetings I started the FlyLady way with you and the baby steps videos...you are amazing and I really appreciate your help and time... Have started a control journal and it is inspiring and helpful

[@cv7357]

I did see that Flylady video where she mentioned you and your son! Was fun to listen to her talk about you.

[@user-yk1hn2zx2b]

You are a stylish fun breath of fresh air! Thank you. I’m a newbie to this. You’ve helped me tremendously!!

[@DianeinDenmark]

You are so very welcome!

[@JoRake1]

Your posts are helping me. Thank you.

[@woodstocklvr1]

Good morning from Southern California! I love waking up to your videos - they have made a huge difference in my life. Thank you for taking the time out of our day and staying so positive. 🦄 the unicorn is from my granddaughter who loves the term PUPA - for some reason she’s happy to help clean up when I call it a PUPA. Whatever works, right? Have a wonderful day!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Ha ha! Someone from Poland commented the other day and told us that PUPA means Bahookie in Polish. It's good to laugh! 😄

[@karliepatterson2803]

Trolls love to troll. Thanks Diane, for all of your support! By the way your new look really softens your face. You look much younger! Have a beautiful day!

[@jandk7773]

Hello! I am new to the flylady system and I am happy to find your channel. I have watched the FL herself and a few others on KZbin. I am excited to start her system today. I’ve been doing baby steps without knowing I was doing that for a while now. Writing out my control journal while watching your video this morning. Thank you for the positive energy! As for an addition to daily routines, for me I added “delete emails and clean up photos on cell phone” those are my virtual hotspots. 😄

[@DianeinDenmark]

Welcome here! 🖖😃

[@royalscribecomments1303]

You're a very pretty lady with a kind caring soul. I don't know how people can leave negative comments about you. You have helped so many people. I think people subscribe to show their gratitude and appreciation for your help and the positive change in their life. Thank you

[@leahix7356]

I'm so glad I found our videos. So helpful. You're wonderful! Thank you!💜

[@nickshealthyfitlife4590]

Haven't been on line so I'm just seeing your haircut, OMG amazing. You look 5 years younger.

[@AMcDub0708]

Your hair!!!!!!!! I haven’t visited your channel for a while and I just got back on board with the FlyLady system. YOUR HAIR LOOKS FANTASTIC!!!!!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Thank you! I am enjoying being back to my old bouncy self! 😃

[@anniehaynes6564]

I need to update my control journal and you just have me the push i needed. Thanks! I love your cheerful upbeat videos.

[@kathypuzic921]

My control journal is a work in progress!! Still adding to it. So I must listen again to yout video to see if there is more I should add. One step at a time!!!💕💕🎉🎉

[@daltonnacraig-crawford7018]

This helps clarify how to make up a control journal. Thank you so much ! Your appearance by the way is always fabulous !! Thanks for all you do Diane!!

[@annetteholman8244]

I think you’re wonderful and I appreciate all your advice! I’m so excited to be starting the FlyLady system and I really think it’s going to be a game changer in my disorganized life! 💜😊 Thank you for your excellent videos!🇨🇦

[@DianeinDenmark]

Glad to have you here, Annette!

[@maureenangiuli4041]

I really learn so much from you because you have such a GREAT attidude and demeanor 😉

[@DianeinDenmark]

Thank you, Maureen! 🖐

[@AuntMay2011]

Thank you for all that you have done to help me make amazing progress with the FlyLady system. I started with it a few years ago but in desire to do to much too fast, I lost momentum and never committed fully to the system. I kept some of the habits but not enough. This go around I have been watching your 31 Baby Step videos each morning as I eat breakfast, I do my weekly home blessing with your playlist and I have to say thank you over and over! I am having wonderful success this go around and I owe a lot of that to you. Each day I'm dressed to shoes (wearing jewelry I forgot I had) and am feeling great... less chaos in my house and in between my ears!! :) Your encouragement is very helpful to me. I've still got a ways to go but I'm working on curbing my perfectionism, so far so good. I see it progress and I am so pleased. Thank you Diane!!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Yay, I'm so glad things are moving along for you nor Maryann! Just keep taking those babysteps and know that, even if there are a few setbacks, you are still making progress!

[@peppermintsara]

The story about your son 😆 love it!!

[@VictoriasRoses]

Hi Diane :) I have not printed off this as of yet. I have been doing my timer and cleaning schedule. It has been wonderful. Before I was spending so much time in one room. I was a slave to my house literally. I have a birthday party next weekend at my home. My home is so clean I am not even stressing at all about the party now. I love the couch diving. hahaha!! That is a great word for it. Thank you for sharing your Control Journal. I am going to print off mine. I really feel so inspired. Thank you for a wonderful video. I love the outfits you post on Instagram. :) Have a beautiful day! :) Becki

[@luciegallagher2710]

I always give you a thumbs up 👍🏻! These videos work for me! I loved the story about putting the coins down the side of the sofa, that’s such a lovely idea. My son goes off to uni next week... I need to think of something I can do when I miss him! Although that may just involve putting dirty socks on the floor of his room!!!!!! 😂 xx

[@DianeinDenmark]

LOL! Yes, keep piling up those dirty socks under his pillow?! 😄

[@luciegallagher2710]

Diane in Denmark 😂 good plan! X

[@dawnwagner3795]

oh and another fun thing to have may be a list of favorite meals. Sometimes I'm meal planning and can't for the life of me think of one more meal I want to add to the list.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Yes! I have mine in a different folder but have decided to put everything together, in one place (including my packing lists, etc) 😍

[@marybarnhill7003]

I have a page Established October 2017. Interesting to look back at. Also helped me move forward. It is established so I can go for it. Instead of I will start or work on it someday. (This also when I started watching your videos!)

[@elizabethkamras897]

I find your videos very positive. I cannot imagine why anyone would be critical. Sometimes I think that type of negativity is due to others being jealous. Watching your videos always improve my outlook. DYT is very interesting and I have taken advantage of the free videos. Have a wonderful day!

[@noonecares8932]

I’m so happy I found your channel!! You gotta be a blast! To hang out with! Your personality seems so happy and bubbly

[@kimhicks6400]

Love you and your channel!! I watch you every morning and you really inspire me to get something done!! Just wondered if you keep the getting ready for the holidays fly lady lists in this same journal or do you keep it separate? Thanks again for keeping us going!!!

[@margaretarkes5137]

Kim Hicks in a different file folder like Diane showed in the video’s last year

[@DianeinDenmark]

Hi Kim! I found the video for you, where you can see my Holiday Control Journal, including the inserts from the Flylady website kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmrZqmNrnrSCp8k

[@jaclynmoylan1905]

Love the exchange student program. I remember growing my Aunt had exchange students every year and they have become part of our family. Now that they have grown up and had children we have a very large extended family all over the world.

[@lvlc5]

what a sweet story!

[@peachesnpinks6807]

I love your positivity so much! Thank you for making this video, it was incredibly helpful :)

[@susanbrown4411]

Very nice video, Diane! I remember Flylady from the 90's if I'm not mistaken. structure After working outside the home for nearly 30 years, I retired this year! Most people would say I'm very organized, but not working left me without any structure to my day, and I crave structure. So, I started with the Flylady! Thanks for making these videos, as they are giving me so many helpful ideas ( like a list of things you can do when you have a few minutes!). Have a wonderful day :)

[@DianeinDenmark]

Welcome here, Susan!

[@teresashaw9815]

Thank you Diane! I found your videos while packing up to move. They were very motivational then and through unpacking. Now that things are settling down, I’m looking forward to following the timer and becoming more routine focused.

[@DianeinDenmark]

Hope the unpacking is going well, Teresa!

[@Rosirosie501]

Found your channel after watching The Secret Slob’s channel. Love you both! My problem is that I haven’t used the timer when binge watching your channel! Enjoying learning a bit about Denmark and how you keep your household orderly. You are a delight. Now I need to go and shine my sink!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Welcome to the gang, Susan!

[@panzerthecat]

Thank you for making this vid! 💕 I am going to add phone numbers and a detailed cleaning list to my journal. Sending love from California! 😀👍🏻😍

[@robertakeogh8650]

Not about the control journey... Since DYT , instead of noticing your clothes, that they look great, now I’m noticing how great YOU look!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Aww, thank you, Roberta!

[@vanessablanc2074]

Love your videos! Thanks!!

[@allenthebestdogever]

This is great! I making one of these today!

[@emanzahran2772]

I love your positive support and you deserve positive comments 👍👍👍❤❤🌹🌹 and I agree with you no need for negative comments here lovely 😍😍

[@simplyraisingarrows7369]

Thank you so much for your videos !!! I adore them !

[@jnanaa2173]

I love watching you when I'm preparing dinner. I'm so sorry you have to endure the less than positive comments. Thankfully such small-minded people will always be in the minority..

[@finonna6174]

This was a great video, thank you Diane! I am just currently trying to make a control journal for myself in to my Filofax! It's proving to be a very mindful task, but it gives me some structure in a very hectic life. It's like giving attention for me and my own life while taking care of others too!

[@purple_leaf5770]

Wonderful control journal

[@fun_girl12]

Starting mine today. Your videos inspire me!❤️

[@suzannejohnson220]

Thank you for showing your binder. I picked up a cute clearance binder at Walmart for $1 USD (!!!! GO ME!!!) to move my start- up notes to [that were growing roots on the desk]. You have motivated me to get myself together and not hang out all basic when I'm working at home, which I thank you for. You are awesome!---And buzz off!!- I say to the Grouse People who make negative comments... they must be so unhappy in their lives, and this is sad for them. I hope those of us who look forward to your kind and joyful self outweigh the Grouse People. Thank you again, blessings across the pond to you and yours Diane! :-)

[@jessicaholben4543]

Hello, I just resantly found your channel and love it! Such a sweet story about your son and the couch, thanks for sharing it ;)

[@DianeinDenmark]

Welcome here, Jessica! 👋😃

[@autumnspring6624]

Beautiful lady, beautiful home!

[@roseabbatino1838]

I frequently remember things you teach, like every day is a special occasion, you don't need to like just do it.

[@greatedges]

Good morning, Diane -- from California. I just started putting together my first "control journal" yesterday, so today's video is very helpful indeed. I'm inspired!

[@srinivasam3638]

👍👍 I’m learning a lot from you, Thank you very very much 🙏🙏 ( from India )

[@DianeinDenmark]

Welcome here, Srinivasa!

[@madnessofmymind]

Would love to see a list of ideas for the magic minutes. I'm not very creative, it helps to see other people's ideas to build my own.

[@RececcaClaire]

Diane, you are my favorite person on KZbin, which is funny since you always say you aren’t doing it as a business 😉 Someone recommended you in the DYT type 4 group this week because we were all commiserating about our T4 tendency to be perfectionist and all or nothing. They said even though you are a T1 you understand us. Your encouragement to let go of perfectionism is so helpful! You’re such an inspiration for me. I appreciate you being so genuine despite any potential haters. I don’t normally comment but want to encourage you back. 💜 from California!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Ha ha, thank you! Yes, it's funny how all the different types could benefit from Flylady and Getting Things Done. We all have our strengths and weaknesses! 😃

[@tracy7778]

Diane I am a big fan of your videos! This is off topic but can you make a video on how much you bike or what you do to stay so fit? Thanks!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Hi Tracy! I am moving a little every day (biking or winterbathing) - that's it! I talk about fitness routines here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaTaZ4uQZb51n9E

[@TrishOLeary]

You are so awesome!!!

[@samjanson1166]

I love spending fifteen minutes with you everyday. Thank you for all your help. I liked the list you created for Two or Five minute jobs. How about a list of tasks that can be done while chatting on the phone; in other words while sitting on your bahookie, which is what most people do while talking on the telephone. I started a list which includes sewing repairs, or prepping veggies or folding laundry. Have a great day!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Great idea, Sam! I do the same while talking to Mum with my headset on. Today I prepped veggies and put away laundry while we chatted 😀

[@veggieenthusiast796]

Such a lovely person

[@seasonalliving2881]

You’re gorgeous inside and out! 💖

[@singsings464]

Diane is there a place where your list of "Magic Minutes" is found?

[@DianeinDenmark]

Hi! Yes, I linked to it in the video but here is the video where I talk about it, and there is a list of the Magic Minutes in the pinned comment/video information. Hope that helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYnJmqSNmaaCjNE

[@singsings464]

Thank you I probably should have been wearing my glasses when I looked.

[@taniaparson8622]

Where did you get that page holder? I LOVE IT!

[@DianeinDenmark]

I bought it in Tokyo several years ago. You can find them by googling "elastic pen holder or elastic book mark"

[@lisadixon5886]

Just curious, do you cycle to your appointments?

[@mirelaxo]

Great video and good on you for reminding the negative Nancy’s that their comments aren’t necessary 😀

[@markhanson6563]

Do you file your nails? I throw mine out after I cut them...

[@MrAngelJem]

Pish to the nasty comments. As if how someone looks matters to what they say... which in your case is eminently sensible (plus... you look perfectly normal. What is their problem?). I drop in and out of watching, I'm a bad flybaby, but this year so far I am beginning to see some sense in the system. I've had a clean sink for 2 days now... this could be the start of something good!