Flylady Quickstart Guide | Flylady System Simplified

[@lauradavison4044]

I have been using the Fly lady system for some years now and the most important step is to declutter and use a timer to control your cleaning so you don't get stressed. As you revisit places in your home over the month gradually it will improve without you being worn out. If you miss out on things, dont beat yourself up just jump back on the system.

[@CarryGrace]

Absolutely! 💕

[@samanthaadams6396]

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[@samanthaadams6396]

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[@lauratempestini5719]

Thank you for the simplification. I have heard and have been too overwhelmed to start. Thank you THANK YOU!!!!’🎉

[@jaykay3839]

Thank you so much! I discovered Fly Lady many years ago but got so overwhelmed with the emails I quit at least a few times. I've not been well for several years but I'm sorting things out and slowly starting to feel better and am wanting to get back into a cleaning routine. I rediscovered Flylady on Facebook with her live videos. At first it was fun but then she started getting political and even though I lean somewhat in the same direction she does I really don't agree with certain things she and her followers say. I am normally not that sensitive but I was literally triggered by Flylady one day during a live and I was sent right back to my childhood in a panic. Nope. No more of that for me. I've been searching for a way to do the Flylady system without all the intense drama and between you, the Secret Slob and a couple other channels I think I may have found a much nicer way to work out some cleaning routines. Thank you so much. You explained it so clearly in a way Flylady never has. That decluttering by zone comment you made was a real lightbulb moment. I've subscribed to your channel and am looking forward to seeing more of your videos. 😊

[@CarryGrace]

I’m SO glad this video was helpful! I struggled with this system for a while several years ago, but kept coming back to it. I was finally able to make sense of it all, in my own way. I’m still struggling a little with getting my zones just right, but it really is a process. Just keep going! 💕

[@elizabethgillespie5284]

Yes, I dicovered Flylady almost 30 years ago and returned recently. I was amazed at the politics and religion expressed in her videos. I do not lean in the same direction as she does, and it takes a lot of patience to sit through the music, psalms, and prayers and wait for the pertinent content! I'm happy she has found her niche, but many more of us could benefit from her system if it were free of her personal beliefs. Thank you so much for distilling it for us!

[@CazSantiago]

Diane in Denmark here on YT does an amazing job implementing the FlyLady system. You may want to check out her channel too.

[@imchelsmeyer]

This was the best simple fly lady explanation! Thank you!!

[@lynns7262]

09:00 I’m so glad you mentioned decluttering. I would love to do the FlyLady system, but I’m having a hard time because of clutter. I know now to spend the time decluttering instead of cleaning!!

[@CarryGrace]

I’m glad it was helpful! Yes, spend your time decluttering first. Also, set you timer. You can stop or keep going, but I think it’s super helpful to SEE how much can be accomplished in a short period of time. It makes it’s easier to keep carving out those pockets of time to keep working on it. I also like to recommend working in VERY small sections…one drawer, one bin and then get things put where they go. A whole room can be very overwhelming.

[@lynns7262]

@@CarryGrace Thamk you!!

[@MariaDrangel]

Wow! You really sorted out some stuff that I never understood. For example WHEN I do the deep cleaning! Thank you!

[@CarryGrace]

Oh, good! I’m so glad this was helpful. 💜

[@peaceuvmind]

This system is phenomenal for people like me who have ADHD. I get overwhelmed easily and this is structured enough to keep me on task, but not so overwhelming because it’s just 15 min per day. A lot can get done in 15 minutes.

[@CarryGrace]

Yes, you can do so much in just 15 mins.

[@effiemills5251]

You explained how to use The FlyLady system really well. I emptied the dishwasher and cleared up all the hotspots while I listened - it never takes as long to do things as you think!

[@CarryGrace]

Thank you! You are right, it never takes as long to do things as you think it will. I am always shocked at how much I get done when I set timers.

[@moonlight7ize]

I have PTSD and struggling getting things done. The 10- minutes role is perfect for me. I will subscribe for your channel. Please don't change your way of describing this. It's very calm and without prestige. ❤

[@annejay5605]

Thank you so much. You have made it easier for me to get the whole picture of this flylady system. A very helpful video indeed.

[@tyramasters-heinrichs921]

I did this for several years, and it was great. Fell off the wagon due to life, now I need to get back into it. Found my old house journal, and came looking. Lent the book away years ago, lol. It helped several friends.

[@violetsinspring5863]

This is a great summary! I’ve been doing Flylady for 3 years now and it’s been so good. But yes, the website in the beginning was overwhelming. I started 2 times before I Got It! Lol! It’s amazing how you can get so much done in the zone with 15 focused minutes. Plus the next month in the zones comes around quickly. Flylady system has made my life so calm and organized. I’m glad you did this video for newcomers to help with all the info 💕 ps I turned off all the emails from Flylady in the beginning as it really was too much.

[@bedirler7]

Thank you! You made it so much more simpler to follow. I’m in the process of decluttering. 👍🏻😊

[@CarryGrace]

You got this!

[@UpLiftingHome]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@nitahuman8795]

Thank you! I'm busy restarting my Flylady engine, your videos have been a tremendous help to getting me going. Blessings

[@pamwood3956]

I'm so glad I found your channel. I've been trying to prepare myself to start the Flylady system. I'm familiar with the basics, but the most important thing I took away from this video is the decluttering by zones. I love it! Others have suggested to declutter by category...all papers, all books & reading material, all clothing. I really love decluttering by zones, this will help to get me into the habit of 15 minutes per day so I'm ready to move on to the zone cleaning, I'm hoping the 15 minute routine will be automatic. I love how simple you make this by your explanations. Tyfs! I'm a new subscriber and will be going back to watch your older videos and am looking forward to new ones!

[@CarryGrace]

Hi Pam! I’m so glad that you found this video helpful. Yes, declutter by zones for 15 mins a day. It will make a big difference and you will be ready when it’s time to start zone cleaning. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing. 💕

[@Jean-ni6of]

@@CarryGrace what I've watch of your videos make so much sense. I appreciate that your don't go on for more than 15 -20 minutes. I need to get to the job on hand. Thank you.

[@annelawlor1865]

My house was clean for Christmas.So delighted.

[@CarryGrace]

That’s awesome!❤️

[@lorihipkins9101]

Thank you so much, your break down to the system made me feel better about starting this.

[@CarryGrace]

Thank you! I’m so glad you found it helpful. Just jump in. You can do it!💕

[@Talaya33]

This video is SUPER helpful. Thank you soooo much! I found out about FlyLady years ago, but I never got past the first few days because I always got overwhelmed by all of the system’s info. Your video broke it down in such a manageable way. I am excited to get started. Thanks again! May God bless you!

[@CarryGrace]

I’m so glad this video was helpful. ❤️

[@1213LB]

This was a great breakdown. Thank you! And I like how you pointed out I can do decluttering in place of zone cleaning. This system can seem overwhelming but compared to all the other cleaning routines I have researched, it is the most detailed. As much as I might like one that is less regimented, I NEED this. As a part time worker, I plan on moving around some things like you say you have done with your routines.

[@CarryGrace]

I’m so glad that you have found this helpful! I have tried SO many different cleaning routines over the years. This is the one that I keep coming back to. I finally realized that one size fits all just doesn’t work with cleaning routines. This one is great bc you can tweak to fit your home and schedule. 💕❤️

[@CarryGrace]

And, yes, spend time decluttering until you are ready to Zone Clean! It will make all the difference. 💕❤️

[@nat4465]

This was very helpful at understanding the system. Thank you 😊

[@mangalab.r668]

That was such a smooth explanation, niki..lots of love

[@CarryGrace]

Glad you liked it!!

[@annelawlor1865]

I just found your video .I have started decluttering .I also have my morning and night routine sorted.I love the fly lady system .I wish i heard about it years ago .you explain it very well.Thank you.

[@CarryGrace]

Yes, it's a great system! Thanks so much for watching.

[@mickaelahawkley1641]

Thank you this simplified and solidified my confidence in starting this!

[@CarryGrace]

You are welcome! I’m so glad you found it helpful. I’ve actually gotten away from this but am coming back to it very soon and will start sharing my Flylady content again.

[@kissnmakeupwithali8526]

Thank you fir sharing. Such great content boiled into tasks that aren’t overwhelming. Subscribing to you now girl. Much gratitude.

[@jenniferronco3781]

Wow! This was so helpful! I have tried to understand her system multiple times and have given up with even trying it because it seemed so complicated. This was so easy to write down and understand!! Thank you for taking out the overwhelm!!

[@annelawlor1865]

I found this video so helpful .I am still decluttering and doing my morning and evening routine Thank you so much for all your advice .

[@CarryGrace]

❤️❤️❤️

[@southerngal8034]

Thanks for this video I totally understand now

[@atlaer]

This was soo helpful, very clearly explained because I was confused 😂😅 thank you 😊

[@donnajones9006]

Very good explanation. It took me 6 monthx to figure out her system!

[@CarryGrace]

Thanks, and I can understand why it took so long. 😉💕

[@thecherishedlife]

This video was super helpful as a refresher after years of getting started over and over again. Thank you so much!!

[@CarryGrace]

I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@rawreiki]

So well explained! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@CarryGrace]

Thank you!

[@keylolodale]

Thank you so very much for sharing this quick start guide! Makes the process seem more doable!

[@CarryGrace]

Glad it was helpful!

[@1TikiMomma]

New to your channel. Trying to figure out the flylady system. Lol. Have a great day. LovefromFL 💕

[@MsMorenazaa]

I finally understand the Zone cleaning, simply put

[@milay6140]

I’m starting! Again. Lol. Thank you for the explanation!

[@CarryGrace]

❤️

[@meganmorgan7491]

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@loreenewby1994]

Very helpful and easy to understand. Thank you.

[@SarahsAtticOfTreasures]

You helped me a lot. I like The Fly Lady yet it was daunting.

[@CarryGrace]

I’m so glad this was helpful! I found it much easier when I broke it down. 💕

[@SarahsAtticOfTreasures]

@@CarryGrace It's is. A lot.

[@ronnalambeth6226]

❤💖 Your videos also I love to watch all these videos they are so helpful Ive learned so much from her and her videos

[@CarryGrace]

Thank you! I’m so glad they have been helpful.

[@cindyengland9669]

I'm going to try that

[@خانومِمارتا]

Very helpful thanx a lot🌹

[@CynsCorner]

Thanks for this simple breakdown. :-)

[@lissaharre]

This was great! Thank you

[@cyndi7659]

Thank you so much for explaining everything so well! I understand the system a little better now. I've been doing flylady for about two months. The two things I can't figure out is when do you vacuum and dust your entire house? I have a large home. I know that sounds like a stupid question but all I see is 10 minutes vacuuming and 10 minutes dusting when doing the weekly home blessing. Thank you!!

[@CarryGrace]

The way the system is laid out you do a quick vac and quick dust not moving all of the little items of your main living areas once a week when you do your weekly home blessing. You do a more thorough vac and dust each month of each room when you are in that particular zone. So the week that you are in Zone 4, you will dust and vac your master bedroom very thoroughly. I always recommend doing it this way for a while. It might work really well for you. If you find that things are dustier than you prefer, take a few extra mins and do the quick dust and vac each week in the other areas of your home when you are doing your weekly home blessing. I vac and dust all of my rooms each week very quickly. I prefer spending the few extra mins each week. I hope that made sense. If not, let me know and I’ll see if I can make it clearer. ❤️

[@berrypatch5583]

@@CarryGrace I have a houseful and have found that with more people that one may need a longer and more thorough home blessing each week. Home blessing for me is 3 hours of deeper cleaning and putting three loads of laundry on the line. This has worked great to get my home in a better state consistently. The fifteen minute zone work is one hour for me daily in the afternoon. Half of that is in the kitchen each afternoons due to three meals for ten cooked there. The routines have helped immensely and I do not have to clean the whole house daily.

[@suzannebunbury2961]

Great thanks!

[@venusiandesigns]

Thank you for the breakdown

[@estelarodriguez5866]

Thanks for making it easy to follow. =)

[@CarryGrace]

You bet!

[@peggycummins2550]

Thanks. It was helpful.

[@peggycummins2550]

I am here because it feels like I clean all the time but never feel like my home is clean enough. This system will help me a lot.

[@CarryGrace]

I have been on both ends of the cleaning spectrum, never cleaning and always cleaning. This system has really helped me find a good balance. 💕

[@christalangdon5290]

Great job! Love it!

[@CarryGrace]

Thanks so much!

[@brendabutler7988]

Love this thanks for sharing.

[@toriebrooks]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much!

[@CarryGrace]

You are welcome! I’m so glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching.

[@dorissotos]

Excelent video...thanks so much!!!

[@CarryGrace]

Thank you!

[@pepperminthomecrafts8269]

Thank you! New subbie here. Take care

[@kathrynparker6428]

So helpful! I love your channel!

[@CarryGrace]

Thank you! 💕

[@LisaHice]

Love the fly lady system it's been such a game changer for me. I am curious, what day of the week do you guys grocery shop and meal prep?

[@CarryGrace]

Yes, a game changer for sure! I talk about how I have tweaked some things recently in this video :Modified Flylady Routines | How I Customized My Flylady Routines . I make my meal plan and put in my grocery order on Wednesday then pickup groceries or grocery shop on Thursday. I don’t do a lot of meal prep, but I do some baking, prepare a freezer meal, or food prep on Tuesday.

[@robinmeier6048]

Thanks for the tips!

[@CarryGrace]

Thanks for watching!

[@debbiewatson1634]

I thought at one time there was a video of you “quitting” flylady. I would love to know how you adjusted the system to start again and this time being able to make it work for you

[@CarryGrace]

I did have a video years ago about not continuing with the Flylady system. (Last year I deleted over 100 of my videos bc my kids were in them or in the intro. That video happened to be one of them. ☹️) I have several different Flylady Playlists that have documented my journey this time around. It’s been a process, one that I continue to adjust as needed. I will probably adjust again as we move from summer into homeschooling in the fall. The biggest difference this time around is that I use the 4 main parts of the system that I talked about in this video and made tweaks to fit my needs. I don’t feel like I have to follow her exact lists as written. I talked about what I am currently doing in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX_Uf5usq92bpbc. I hope that helps. 💕

[@GratefulWindee]

Thanks for this!

[@CarryGrace]

You are welcome! I hope you found it helpful.

[@louisedillon2413]

Love your videos.

[@CarryGrace]

Glad you like them!

[@autumnspring6624]

This is great!👏👏👏

[@CarryGrace]

Thanks so much!

[@LB-ku6ry]

I cannot work through her website. I’ve tried several times. Causes me anxiety. Thank you for this video.

[@CarryGrace]

@@LB-ku6ry You are welcome! I’m glad this was helpful. 💕

[@PropheticMotherhood]

So helpful!!!!

[@CarryGrace]

Glad you think so!

[@purple_leaf5770]

great little refresher today!! forgot to warn the newbies about the amount of emails they will receive lol

[@CarryGrace]

Ha! You are correct. So many emails. 😂

[@LindseyHazel]

Love this! What app do you use that you shared on the screen for breakdowns?

[@CarryGrace]

Lindsey Hazel Thank you! I use the free version of the Cozi App.

[@Angel12199]

How much time should we set aside for the Daily Focus each day Tue, Wed, Thursday, Fri? The target amount of time for the weekly home blessing on Monday is 1 Hour. So are we targeting 1 hour for each of the other days as well? Thanks. It really is overwhelming. 😬 new subscriber here

[@CarryGrace]

There isn’t really a set time per day. I think it depends on the task. If you follow the FL daily focus, Tuesday is Plan and Play day. Just set aside enough time to pay your bills, meal plan, etc. Wednesday is Anti-procrastination day. You may just need to make a phone call you have been putting off. It may only take you 5 -15 mins. Thursday is errand day - that could potentially take a lot of time depending on the amount of errands you have. Don’t get hung up on the amount of time. Just focus on spending some time working on what you need to. I hope that helps. 💕

[@wheaties1435]

So helpf!!!

[@SarahsAtticOfTreasures]

New fan here.

[@CarryGrace]

I’m glad to have you here!

[@SarahsAtticOfTreasures]

@@CarryGrace 💜

[@rebaseymour1810]

Great video. In the video it appeared your list was in an app, what app did you put those FLylady to-do in?

[@CarryGrace]

The free version of the Cozi app! ☺️

[@lolagabrielle2671]

This video really explains a lot but I still dont get it. According to this the house will alaways be messy because you do things once a week and once a month... any advice?

[@annamariadigi3411]

Ciao curry... Sono italiana. È ho conosciuto da poco questo metodo. Sono disperata perché nn riesco a tenere ordine in casa. Nn l ho capito tanto bene questo metodo. Spero tu mi possa aiutare. Ti ringrazio. P. S. Sarò felice se riuscissi a rispondermi in italiano. Grazie😘

[@FrozonNinja]

Thanks for this. Did you ever benefit from the emails?

[@CarryGrace]

I did not benefit from the emails. Some do, though.

[@FrozonNinja]

@@CarryGrace Thanks. I had to stop them as they all were ads.

[@carrieshayne89]

❤️

[@rickylu7200]

The problem with these systems, they don't take in account for animals at all and my morning is filled with doing for my animal's period, cooking their homemade wholesome foods, feeding them, cleaning after them, doing their dishes, so I only have the afternoon and evening. Does anyone know of a system that would work for those of us with animals we care for (I'm talking I have nine dogs, three cats and four parrots to do for in the mornings and much of the time runs into afternoon). I am looking at clean mama and I think her system could work for my situation since it is not divided into morning, afternoon and evening routines. Then I have to find time to do the house and yard cleaning since I am it, period. Oh, and I am in the middle of trying to declutter my home after losing all my closet space to pantry's. Hahahahaha. No hope for me???? Well, perhaps I need to, once I have my home decluttered, come up with a system for those of us in similar situations, unless someone can advise there is such a system already out there. I would be grateful.

[@CarryGrace]

This is a good example of why most cleaning routines are not one size fits all and need to be customized. It might work well for you to have a list of daily tasks that need to be done at some point during the day, not at an exact time of day. That way you can squeeze them in when you have pockets of time here and there.

[@christineroberson409]

I wish she would have someone make her website cleaner and more intuitive. Great system, not so great website, sadly.

[@CarryGrace]

I agree. 💕

[@CammyHell]

She should simplify her web site

[@maripusin1]

Why such a short time? Half hour would be more beneficial and not that much time.

[@CarryGrace]

Because if you are having a hard time getting started, it’s easier to do something for just 15 mins. If you have 30 -60 mins that’s great! Make it work for you. ❤️😊