Rounding up the week! Minimalist Planning, Books, Selfcare, Flylady Reset

[@DianeinDenmark]

Have a brilliant Friday! I'm out to dinner with hubby for our 26th Wedding Anniversary, then a Bill Bailey concert 🥰🥰🥰 Remember to comment and let me know which self-care option you choose! I'm choosing 1, 2 and 4!

[@rosealeehixon963]

I choose the scents (changed my scented candles to tropical scents) and taking some quiet time as I need it. Jury duty all week meant spending all day surrounded by people.

[@dtgallant1]

Happy anniversary…enjoy the evening 🙂

[@rachelt727]

Choosing 1 and 3 this week!

[@icedchai1]

Happy Anniversary!

[@annenittis6506]

Happy Anniversary 🎉

[@SilviaN1]

My self care for this week: Going for a 30 min walk. Just me. No podcast or any distraction. Just me going for a walk 😊

[@saramclaughlin2470]

When I have something to do that I really don’t want to do like a mammogram, I reward myself when it is over by getting a cup of coffee or going through a thrift store.

[@johannahartzell1407]

I’m behind on your videos, but I enjoyed this one as I washed a gigantic pile of dishes. Thank you!

[@juliekonigskind6434]

Dear Diane, thank you for your time of chatting with us. Great tips on consistency and keeping track, when we think, we don't have time to do it all!

[@brigidkeogh416]

Diane there is no way I could wash dishes while your wonderful Friday video is playing. Thank you. ❤

[@alidavanveldhoven5167]

🙋🇳🇱 What a suprise! I am so flattered that you mention my tip about breakfast preps with bonne maman jars😊 I hope you enjoy your proteïne snacks. This week I will try your selfcare suggestions 'listening to your body' and 'being aware of good smells' Actually I was already thinking of cutting a few nice branches of the deep purple lilac from my garden to put in a vase this afternoon.

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

I'm in Australia, and my lilac always gets confused around this time of year, and blooms again a bit too! I might do the same! Thanks for the idea.

[@JanetColclough-zb5po]

I’m going to use your tip for my overnight oats! The jars are too nice to be left until chutney making time 😊

[@alidavanveldhoven5167]

@@thatswhatisaid8908 Super chill. Nice smelling lilacs in a vase on both sides of the world💐🙏

[@gabberna]

Overnight oats are the best!

[@twiinslife9616]

Oh I will cut some lilac flowers from the garden and listen to my needs for creativity instead of always wanting to accomplish something useful! Thanks for the reminder, dear Diane !😊

[@wendya1250]

Congrats on 26 years of love Diane! Getting the children involved in the home chores when they are young and find it fun is so important! I think I will do all four of the challenges this week. Today I already stopped to rest while working in the garden and just lay on the grass and looked up at the sky and savoured the smell of spring and the warmth of the sun. That is what I needed. I also have a check-up scheduled next week.

[@gerrymanfredonia6704]

Thank you for all that you do! I too have watched you for years and although there are times I drift away, I aways enjoy coming back!

[@porgie2-28-21]

I choose #1 and # 2. I also want to tell you how great you look in that color blue. It brings out your beautiful blue eyes. Enjoy your anniversary celebration. Continue to love and care for each other. The years go by so fast. I lost my husband after 40 years of marriage. I miss him so much.

[@refinedsimplicity8420]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I hope your memories will make you smile and laugh and bring you comfort.

[@becpark2289]

Thank you for answering my question I’m in awe of all the languages you speak! Your comment on dress prepping about getting out of your comfort zone really struck a chord with so many areas of my life. Thanks again ❤

[@nancystuart1618]

Self-care assignment completed! Thx to you, Diane, I bought and arranged flowers for our home today. Also, took my car in for a deep clean-what luxury to have a clean car again! House is looking so good because I found Diane in January and have been consistent about morning and evening routines. I’m so much happier than before!

[@chinitafierce]

Kids moving out at 17 or 18 years old 🤯🤯🤯. It’s awesome that they get financial support while in school. Wish that was the case in USA

[@Vanessa-pm6qw]

Diane, I love how you give out great tips when it comes to decluttering and getting children involved

[@delphinehautefeuille]

Diane, I'd love to see a picture from your punk days!

[@LoveMeClutterFreeCoaching]

Thanks for all your encouragement! Always love your positivity

[@jgriffiths9120]

Thanks Diane. We’re off down to Cornwall next week so I’ll definitely look out for that book recommendation. Happy anniversary to you both & I picking number 3 mission this week. Excited muchly 😂😂😂

[@seasonalliving2881]

Hoopla is another great free audiobook app. 🥰 📚

[@hollyweaver7292]

❤Imglad you weep “chatty” today. I had a long drive home!

[@lisamccauley395]

Have my mammogram and semi annual doctors appointment set up for next week!🎉🎉🎉

[@danandlesliebulger2775]

Happy Friday, Diane!❤❤❤ Thank you for brightening my day! Happy Anniversary!!! Have a fantastic weekend!❤❤❤

[@donnaw1835]

I’m going to try and do number 1. I have a diffuser in the living room next to my chair that I have been neglecting.

[@marie.018]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos Diane 😊 Enjoy your weekend

[@DianeinDenmark]

Thank you! You too!

[@dotistlaurie]

I'll be moving this summer and I'd appreciate receiving advice on how to prepare. Thanks!

[@sarahpopovczak4411]

Looking forward to self-care 3&4 this week - desperately needing a little basic pampering and focus on nourishing foods right now! Also I deal with the "dressing by mood" situation by using "outfit formulas"- currently I have several sets each of "pants+ pretty top", "leggings+ tunic dress", and "cute midi dress" options, so I have a good place to start. It's not strictly regimented, but it's also not overwhelming.

[@marywicks9334]

Thanks Diane for the book recommendations. E C Bateman Stamford mysteries struck a chord. I visited Stamford this week, parked in the grounds of Burghley House and walked from there into town, enjoying the budding trees and glimpses of deer across the parkland. The town is always a favourite place to visit - has a smattering of independent shops still and hubby and I enjoyed a cafe lunch. Going to see if I can find EC Bateman on Libby.

[@patdennis2586]

I like to put essential oils on a used wool dryer ball and use 2 in my clothes closet. Lucky me, hubby is the chef! My body told me I needed to go on a cruise to the Caribbean, so we went!!

[@julieh5592]

#1 time to dig out the diffuser

[@awildasade3539]

I make homemade spice mixes or rubs and keep them in the jars. I’ve got cherry tomatoes growing in my screened in back porch, they are looking amazing. The squirrels will eat them so I keep the tomatoes screened. I’m commenting on Saturday but used my diffuser and candles yesterday. Have a great weekend Diane. Happy Anniversary ❤

[@janetlee5119]

Great chatty video felt like I was sitting down with a friend. Listen to your body is good advice, I'm trying to do that. After a long wet winter I feel like I need to spend more time outside and I'm planning on doing just that.

[@buttergilt5912]

Hi Diane! I have had to make some changes to my bedtime routine, which includes screens off. Your cozy mystery book recommendations have been a real lifesaver! I am working on Murder Before Evensong, and ordered Death at the Auction while watching this video!

[@patriciamartin56]

I love the blue ribbon on your necklace, Diane! This week, I will try a new essential oil in my diffuser!

[@TheKarenOLive]

Great advice on preplanning your outfits! Sounds the same as how fashion stylist do for their clients.

[@debragrossbach102]

I truly get inspired by your videos. My challenge is that I have a very demanding job and I let it take over my weekdays, then by the weekend, I'm exhausted and want to rest and recover. Therefore, it is rinse & repeat every week. I know that I have discretionary time during the week that I waste. I'm going to be more conscious of the time that I have 10-15 minutes free to do the zone cleaning, etc. Also, I love the idea of lighting a candle in the morning, or where I'm doing cleaning. Thank you so much for all your effort! 💖

[@debbiew7496]

What I need this week is some colour. We haven’t got to spring yet - no flowers, green lawn or leaves on the trees - so my husband and I are going to the garden centre for our date night and will breathe in the scents and fill our eyes on the colours there.

[@paulinesturdy]

Taking care of your health is a very good point. One thing I think a lot of older ladies forget is their feet. I went to the chiropodist recently. He pointed out how small problems casn soon escalete, causing seriouse problem. Check your feet keep them moisturised and make sure your shoes fit properly. In winter it is so easy to forget your feet as out of sight out of mind!

[@sable747]

Hi Diane: worked on dishes while watching! :) my self-care - my health and meal planning not just dinner, but b and lunch. :)

[@gittepedersen1665]

Father Brun he is so funny 😂😂

[@Thumbelina318]

26 years!! Congratulations to you both! Hope the celebrating continues throughout the weekend. Best wishes for 27 and many, many more!🎉♥

[@StaceyDcalifornia]

Our 26 year wedding anniversary too. April 11 Stacey in California

[@LadyoftheValley]

1. I want to put all my clothes in the wardrobe and put some scent in there. We bought it a year ago, but my wardrobe was still not finished, so I've been living out of boxes and bags. 2. I have HelloFresh all evenings, but tomorrow my brother comes over and I ordered a special dinner. 3. I'm going to a terribly stressful time now. But eventhough this is something I might need to do, I wouldn't know what would help help me with the stress. So I'll think I skip this one. 4. I'm glad that I managed to get my journey to health up and didn't fall off the wagon. My diet is going well, but starting tomorrow I wanted to pick up exercises at home. (I was doing every day biking, but I can not leave the house anymore.)

[@heatheranderson5333]

I tried the 10 minute timer trick to work in my garden but every time I go outside my neighbor wants to be chatty haha. This weekend I am going to find some flowers that smell good, and meal prep some veggies for salads this week! Happy Anniversary! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@sbangert3040]

Thank you Diane for all the book recommendations. I enjoy reading cozy mysteries too.

[@DianeinDenmark]

You are so welcome!

[@krystalsmith2364]

Thank you for teaching us about self-care, and aboit how much of it is mindset. I found myself shopping at a different grocery store for practical reasons today, but rather than looking at it as an inconvenience, I remembered your self care mission from a few weeks back to shop at a new store and it became a fun adventure!

[@Rose-Marie.]

3 🧘🏻‍♀️ and 4💃🏻

[@lynnoorman2144]

Victory, Diane! Thank you so much! I have made myself clean the bathroom while listening to you! Including the shower drain, which is a job I hate! You are such an inspiration!

[@boxwoodbeauty4616]

Thank you, Diane, for your wonderful videos! ❤ You always put a smile on my face. I have been watching your videos for a couple of years now, and I always look forward to them each week. Whether I'm seeking motivation, laughs, or just time to relax, you are there. Thank you, thank you, thank you! ~Betsy from USA (DYT type 2, 4)

[@LouiseSteinway]

Thank for the mammogram reminder! I forgot that I need to book mine!!

[@heatherphillips9222]

Congratulations Diane for your wedding anniversary. I love your Friday videos, puts me in a good mood for the weekend. Self care this week is going for a walk in a nearby bluebell wood, and finding some fragrant candles to burn.

[@wendykoursaris8539]

Love your cozy chats. So much fun. For my self care I’m having Cataract surgery both ruined week apart. I can’t wait to be glasses free. I’ll be seeing you next week a whole lot better 😂🇦🇺

[@margaretfletcher648]

I chose number 1. A new scent in the diffuser.

[@jennyjenkins877]

My grandbunny stayed with us the past 2.5 weeks so I'm going to diffuse essential oils like crazy after he goes back to my daughter's apartment on Sunday. She's decided to move back home this June so I just have a small window to enjoy them before giving them a new home. The blend you tried sounds fantastic and fresh for this time of year!

[@elizabethlangheim7214]

Number 4 for me. Health is top on my list.

[@dawnjeffersramstad8401]

I am choosing option 3. ❤ I often don't listen well to my hunger in particular. Thank you.

[@rutht634]

:) #4 for me.

[@sarahdebeer4302]

I am going try and do 10 mins a day on the garden, I feel I'm all or nothing 😂. For my self care I'm going to cook with lemon and coriander as they smell so summery. Have a wonderful weekend celebrating life and love ❤❤

[@jeanS-mo2wt]

Happy Anniversary! I just wanted to comment to say how helpful your videos are.Always motivational. Cheers!

[@kathrynbaker2255]

Oh, and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! 💍 ❤

[@gingerstrait836]

Thank you Diane for a great video. I like ending the work week with your video. This week I will do scents but I don’t like artificial scents so I’m opening the windows and letting the fresh air in.

[@emilylong7239]

Diane, I enjoyed your longer conversation today! It was great to listen and watch while getting dressed to shoes. Thank you for sharing your delightful personality with us. You’ve gotten me moving on the darkest of days and given me hope. I’m lighting a new spring soy candle and watching a cozy mystery show this weekend for my self care. Hugs from Alabama, USA.

[@lenkajosifkova2183]

I am gonna put out beautiful blooming lilacs and plan for easy meal prep 🎉🎉🎉

[@taniacampbell990]

#4. At home trying to rest recover from a lurgy.

[@beverlymartin1414]

Amazing you are a rock star of multiple languages ❤❤❤

[@haiku5756]

Congrats on the anniversary! I'm focusing on scents this week as everything is beginning to bloom in Brooklyn 🌸 I made all my health appointments after years of procrastinating - you are so right. It's true self care.

[@doveandolive1153]

I love the timer trick! I now set a timer to catch up on emails 10-15 mins does the trick and no more down the rabbit hole. The timer trick helps for procrastination items that make me feel anxious too.

[@WestCountyGirl]

Your videos are always timely for me, Diane, I have secretly been hoarding my Bonne Maman glass jars, I have 20! Thanks for some ideas to use them up! Maybe I can hand them out at my next book club for anyone to take home. For my self car I will do something just for me like your suggestion of cozying up with a great movie, I'll make some popcorn too! Thank you for all you bring to our lives!

[@KathyLange-p8t]

Happy Anniversary! Checking candle and perfume scents this weekend. My daughter likes Channel #5, I'll be giving her about 1/2 full bottle of mine I rarely use anymore. Mammogram this coming Monday (have had breast cancer so diligent about keeping tract) M

[@alisongregson4740]

The question from Mary Frances was interesting. My oldest son has moved to the other side of the country from us for graduate studies at the age of 25. My 22 year old son is still at home and will be for a few more years...I wish he stayed on top of his agreed upon chores a bit better!!! I will do self-care item #4 and make a doctor's appointment for an annual checkup.

[@KellyLagna]

440 pm HI Diane I have been watching you for about a year now.Hubby and I retired last March.I decluttered so much when we moved. I love love your channel.I break my cleaning up .I used to clean everything in one day.But I never got a lot done. I don't do laundry every day I do it every other because we have well water and we try to conserve. I loce watching your video and then get things done.I have been getting my clothes out at night.So much easier in the morning. Thanks for all you do please keep the videos coming. Thanks Kelly

[@lisamorris4232]

I just started diffusing spring citrusy essential oil. Island Mint from Doterra lemon, lime and spruce. I'll try overnight oats, prepping breakfast ahead. Sitting outside to listen to the birds and breathe fresh air. Congratulations on 26 years of marital happiness!

[@christinerodgers5115]

Congratulations on your anniversary Diane 🥂 We have seen Bill Bailey twice here in NZ and also really enjoyed seeing him win on Britain’s Strictly Dancing show. Very definitely a multi-talented man!

[@nataliehoward6061]

Thanks for keeping me company while I sewed Cubs badges on my sons jumper......not something I enjoy 😉

[@ReneeDennis-x8h]

Happy Friday!

[@doveandolive1153]

I love the timer trick as it helps me tremendously with procrastination items in all walks of my life ❤ Self care mission ->1) I actually started using incense to just clear the air in my home this week which I am enjoying and also looking for a clean scent perfume and not too strong - does anyone have any ideas? 2) prepped minestrone soup and a German Goulash for a couple of days this week 3) I've been feeling so overwhelmed & anxious so taking time out to readjust is something I will focus on in the coming week 4) I will continue my journey to be the best and healthiest me, morning variety of exercising is helping me to stay not only grounded but feeling my best during the day and benefits me to sleeping better too.

[@MachelleChristiansen]

4, my health needs to be more of a priority. I'm also going through my closet... just took 6 big bags to a local charity.

[@novellatruett759]

Im going to take time a #3 and #4

[@aliciasharpe803]

I always love the great questions and learning more about Denmark!

[@marybethgale1376]

Thanks again for your cheery video. I’m going to try prepping some chia pudding in a jar this week so I have a healthy snack-instead of a cookie!

[@sallybarkla4991]

I use my Bon Mamon jars for premixed spices for curries, Indian,Japanese,9 spice sprinkle for chips.

[@gwenj5419]

I'm due for an eye exam so that will be my self care project.

[@DianaH-gq4kw]

Thank you so much for another fun video, Diane! I loved the questions and answers! They are always so much fun. I'm going to focus on scents and on my health this week. Rah rah rah!❤Hugs

[@ElFee26]

Schön dich zu sehen

[@marygailnelson7024]

Thank you Diane for sharing interesting things about yourself. My plan is to use a diffuser in one of my bedrooms. Will be having guests next week. Might as well start it early. I also will be going to the optometrist for new glasses next week.

[@annecarter5181]

I always keep several Bonne Maman jars on hand for leftovers. I thought I was the only person doing that!!!!😂😂 I even keep some of the very small ones on hand; I use them to carry a few Tylenol tablets in my handbag or tote. They protect the tablets from getting soiled & broken.

[@Tu222lip]

❤❤❤

[@bethrivka68]

Mazel tov on your wedding anniversary! I am doing the scent self-care challenge. I’ve put a lot of small perfume samples in my grandmother’s antique glass candy dish, and I’ll choose a scent to spritz on each day after my morning routine.

[@JacquelineM1971]

❤🎉thanks Diane, always getting courage and inspiration from your talks❤

[@amy6627]

Hi Diane, this isn't a question but a bit of encouragement hopefully related to the question you had about doing a few minutes out in the garden each day. This is something I've been really focusing on recently as I have several small garden spaces plus an allotment and can easily feel overwhelmed by it all, even though I really enjoy being out there. I've been slotting in a 10 minute gardening session as part of my morning routine and just wanted to share that it's working really well. Like you said, I would often think that I don't have time to do a task because it's a bigger job and so I would put it off until I had a bigger chunk of free time - and that time would never come! Meanwhile, the job would keep nagging at me over and over again. Recently, for example, I'd been thinking that I musr cut some overgrown clematis out of my cherry tree before the blossom came. It seemed like a big job to me so I'd been putting it off. Then as I began my new 10 minutes a day routine, I decided to break it down and just do what I could do in 10 minutes using my timer. It took me 4 days in total to do something I had been putting off for weeks. My cherry tree is no longer choked by the overenthusiastic climber and I managed to get it done just in time for the blossom to flower which I'm now able to enjoy every day. Little and often really does work! I'm also finding it really helps to break my outdoor spaces into zones like I know you've done in the past. I hope that might be helpful to others as we come to the time of year when the outside is calling!

[@dianarolle]

Bestil tid til lægen, har udsat det 🙈 og mærke efter, trænger til at give mig selv lov til at slappe af, uden dårlig samvittighed, fordi der altid er noget der skal ordnes. ❤😊 tak for dine skønne videoer

[@lyns.6522]

I will be doing all four self care choices. I got my dishes washed and cleaned up the kitchen while listening to your video. Thanks for all your great videos. You're great company while working. 🤭😻❤

[@sjoukjewellner1913]

Thank you for another fun and motivating video! I'll be doing selfcare mission 1 and 3 this week!

[@KathyJamison-n1y]

I am choosing 1&4. I was away this past weekend so I am just catching up on things lol My diffuser is running as I type. I really appreciate your sharing about the importance of mammograms. I work in a breast center in the USA. Breast cancer is very treatable when detected early. It is sad to see patients undergo treatment that could have been avoided if they had only gotten yearly mammograms. Happy belated anniversary!!!

[@francinegodhelp-hazeveld2159]

Just coming out of a nasty flue, really out of order for two weeks. Thanks for encouraging to pick up the fly lady system again.

[@KimberlyG922]

Thanks, Diane, for the encouragement. I am going to schedule a medical appointment that I have been putting off. Happy Anniversary!!

[@laurasexton8932]

Great self care missions! Ill try to do all 4! Took a quick nap the other day when tired...ahhhhh.

[@mariannehollien9181]

We are going hiking in a local national park this weekend and I’m looking forward to getting out in nature

[@ellenbarnicle599]

Happy Anniversary!

[@lynneborges9182]

All four can easily be included in my week, thank you. x

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

You are a delight! I appreciate you so much.. when I grow up I want to be like you…. LOL. I am probably older than you…. Teehee. I have serious heart issues and I can not put the energy and push like I used to.. it makes me crazy to see this mess.. I want to go bit by bit.. so I Will do something’s every day, 10 to 15 minutes, then sit for the same. I have thrown out several trash bags of stuff in the past two weeks, I am not even fretting the recycle thing. Just toss it out..