"We are all about making progress here. Forget about perfection. That's just a Pinterest pipe dream." -- Thank you for saying this, Steph. It's easy to put off forward movement for being overwhelmed by wanting perfection. After 2 years, I'm just starting to get a rhythm for our new home. Thanks for being real. Blessings on you and your new home!

You have no idea how much your videos have changed my outlook on living in my small 1 bed 1 bath house. I struggle everyday with my depression and PCOS. I'm only 22 and an extreme perfectionist. I avoided doing daily tasks and caring for my self for over a year. Beginning January I discovered your channel and the fly lady system. I decided to take the plunge! I feel so much better already being able to live happily in my own home. Still have to declutter some things, but I constantly remind myself to be kind and everything will happen at a pace that is healthy for me💕

You are the reason I modify the FLY Lady system. Your sister's routine, your suggestions, and my adult children's desire to help me when I couldn't help myself for being overwhelmed made the difference. I also watched That Awkward Mom. All of you together have made a difference. My sink shines and I remember to smile. My bed gets straightened daily. I sweep/ mop more often. Swishing and swiping is a thing at my place. My ceiling is being ridded of cobwebs and my ceiling fans are getting better. My clutter is better in my eyes. I see little bits of time as opportunities to tidy. It seems it's more an attitude for me. I'm so grateful. Thank you for your channel. Hugs! 🤗🤗

Thank you for your honesty! It's hard to make our house look pinterest worthy. But I realized that my house is not a museum... but a home to be lived in and used by me and my family. Thank you again for the motivation. God Bless you and your family.

This is more motivating than a well organized cleaning video! Thank you!!

@TheSecretSlob

2 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you so much 😊😊😊

Anything worth doing is worth doing badly! Love it!

@TheSecretSlob

2 жыл бұрын

This is my favourite new quote!

@thatswhatisaid8908

2 жыл бұрын

Hehe, i say anything worth doing is worth just getting done!

This was very inspiring and motivating. I was like "look at her go!" I like how you just took the vacuum and the mop bucket to every room like that. I really don't like mopping, so I'm going to try it this way. Edit: I already tried it! (With the timer video) It was great. The house looks better and in way less time than I thought and I feel very empowered. Definitely a keeper.

Steph, I have to tell you that I see the disappointment in your face. I know you felt a lot of pride in your last home and it was beautiful. But don’t forget what you’re here for when it comes to solving major life struggles for so many other moms. First, let me tell you that your new-to-you house is actually a breath of fresh air to alot of us (hoping I can speak for others here). To me, it demonstrates that you’re focused on the needs of your family, the new piece of land that is now YOURS!! as well as the potential that awaits. I personally LOVE that I’m not the only mom of three toddlers who has to do dishes BY HAND! I began reading about the Flylady method and you were the first mom I actually “clicked with” and I studied every video you made like my life depended on it. It WORKED/IS WORKING for me!!! You’re it!!! I’ve watched and subscribe to a billion channels and you’re the only Tuber I’ve seen who I truly feel I have connected with. Watching your videos makes me feel like I have a friend out there who gets it. Just “GETS” it!!! I’ve worked my butt off to get rid of clutter in my home. I’ve listened and practiced and although it’s taken a great deal of time, the methods have worked. I have your printouts all over my house and I USE THEM! My entire life has changed, drastically. I still have a long way to go but I know I can do it! I don’t know if I would have what I have without your help. You are my “Diane” (hygge still being a really odd concept). Please don’t take any more breaks! I just cannot handle the others! You literally get me out of bed and motivate me to move and spend time being a mom instead of obsessing over the mess and avoiding it or getting tunnel vision and feeling exhausted from working so hard and getting nothing done. Please know how much you mean to us and don’t forget to water your plants! LOL Love ya, sis! Aaaaaall the way from Oklahoma 🌾🍃🤠🚜👩🏼‍🌾

“If anything is worth doing, it’s worth doing badly.” I love this!!!

This video was perfect. Just so real, a lot of us are in a funk with our own homes and aren't in a set routine. It's nice to see you can still get it done even though it's not your old house and you're out of sorts. Great motivation. Thank you

Hi Steph, good to see you looking chirpy! Don't beat yourself up, you're doing a great job - house looks great and potty-training is a giant leap! Maybe you can get the kids involved with PUPAs: "pick up and put away". Just a few minutes on the timer (before/after meals, before bedtime etc) stops the mess in its tracks. Good luck and say Hi to your Mum! 🖐😍

Steph, I can tell you are down about starting over with a new home and fly lady, but you have already made so much progress! That makes me sad because you are awesome and positive and kind! Yes, be kind to yourself! Try not to compare this house with the old one. You were there for three years or so and that was three years of perfecting your routines. Plus, you have more children and it’s an adjustment living in the country. I think it takes like a year or so to just find a place for everything in your home, especially if you downsized. Everyone who watches your channel doesn’t expect perfection, just hoping to get motivation because we’re all struggling:) thanks for being real! Your videos really help me!!!!

I seriously love that your new house isn’t totally carbon-copy the same as everyone else’s on KZread right now. Anyone who has spent much time watching cleaning videos knows that all of these lady’s houses have a similar look and their decorating is flawless and they have the same color palette even lol As someone who lives in a house that is nice but is older and requires some renovations, it’s so refreshing to see someone get it all done in a house that isn’t exactly Pinterest-y! So much more relatable. I love on my home and keep it tidy even though it isn’t how I would perfectly want it to look. And I totally agree with the doing something over striving for perfection thing. I’m at a place in my life where I’m pregnant with two toddlers and it just isn’t realistic to think that I’m going to scrub every nook and cranny of my house constantly. I think I do a good job of keeping it clean and tidy but it’s by no means perfect.

You have been such an inspiration to me! I grew up in a very messy home and we never had a cleaning routine. You have inspired me to start the fly lady system and I spent all weekend decluttering and watching you and Diane in Denmark. Day two of shining my sink today and when I got home from work I tackled a 15 minute task. Not from the zone cleaning but just decluttering one small area. The power hour is such a good idea! Thanks so much for sharing real life with us. I know I don’t feel so alone in this struggle anymore!☺️

@TheSecretSlob

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely real life 🥰

It just shows us how much can actually be done in just an hour!!! That looked overwhelming to me but just get started and you can see so much progress in a relatively short time. Awesome encouragement ☺️

Home is where the heart is, friend. You’re a lovely example of a dedicated mama who makes a home warm and cozy for her little loves. God bless and keep.

Girl you have THREE kids, you were potty training, renovating, just living life. Our homes are here to serve us, not the other way around. Don't feel guilty, cleaning is cyclical and you were just at the messy part of the cycle for a little longer.

I will watch this video any time over a 2 hour long while house clean with me. Those videos totally stress me out! This felt manageable and motivating!

We just went thru an 8 month reno. After that my whole house was in chaos. I didn't know where to start to get my house in order again. I was feeling totally overwhelmed. I have small children and limited time. I stumbled upon one of your 21 day videos on KZread. I just finished the 21 days. My house isn't perfect, but you were right it's a 1000% better than it was. Words can't express how grateful I am to you. You're a true inspiration. I know you'll get back in the groove in your new home. Thank you

@TheSecretSlob

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Congrats on your Reno, I bet it looks fantastic!

Yes. I’m starting a new routine in a new smaller house after 11 years in my old house that ran like clockwork. You are so motivating. Thank you so much.

Girl you need to get yourself a Rumba. It’s been a game changer for me!

You are doing a great job! My little girl plopped down beside me this evening and pulled up your videos on her school chrome book (she knows I love your videos to get motivated). We watched a few of your videos and then did a 10 minute power tidy! We had fun and made the house look good too! My husband even commented on how tidy the living room looked! I look forward to seeing your new basement floor!

@DearReaderReadAloud

2 жыл бұрын

Even ten minutes is a big celebration for people who it's difficult to get started (myself included!)

Love when you share these tougher, messier realities! The ASMR perfect style is nice to look at, but this style actually makes me feel like I can do it myself!

So relatable Steph. I call what you accomplished a WIN!!! 👏 👏 👏

I miss the blue tiles in your previous kitchen. It will be fun to see how your reno changes the look of your home. I really enjoy watching your videos, Steph!💕

Great job Steph, your positive attitude and the way you jump in and get it done resonate with me. As a mom of 3 now grown children, I encourage you to have the little ones pick up their toys, even just tossing them in a bin. It’s great training now so that as they get older it doesn’t fall on you to do it all. No offense or criticism intended, just a tip from one much, much older mom.

@mrsmacdee1113

2 жыл бұрын

I know a mom of 12 that had all her kids toys on a high shelf and if they wanted a different toy they had to ask and they had to put away the last box of toys.

Awesome Steph! I hear you when you say it is a challenge to sort out new routines in your new home but this a marvellous opportunity to follow your own advice which you give so generously to us! You are real to us because of the situation you are in. And with three small kids too! Not only that, you have been busy improving the decor, laying new floors and painting over the walls in every room! I just don’t know how you do it! Well done girl! I look forward to seeing how your home turns out! I want to sort out my home and I found this video really motivating.

When you moved, I was hoping to see all kinds of videos about you updating the house. I'm dying to see what the house looks like at different stages!

For a real life mom, these videos are exactly the inspiration I need! Thank you:)

Pinterest pipe dream. Soooo true. Thank you for that reminder. I'm home for a snow day and needed a jump-start to get rid of the stuff that's been frustrating to me. Argh! Getting ready, now, for a power hour! Thank you.

I'm also a mom of 3 littles and I think you're doing an amazing job of juggling it all! You go girl! Keep up the great work and keep the inspiration coming! We all really appreciate it 💕

First, POTTY 🚽 VICTORY!!!! Second, new floor victory!!! Third, we ALL have been there, especially, those like me, who have an older home… it can’t always be “new”, but it can be clean. You got this!!!! I think you are doing great and need to take a moment to appreciate yourself…. If nothing else gets done, you made progress and kept those babies safe and healthy! BIG VICTORIES !!!! Thanks for the timer!!! ❤️🙏🏻 See you soon!

Thanks again for your timing xo. I’ve been “distracted” (Hubby’s sick, handicap brother’s stuff, car life haha) in last few weeks. Today I pushed myself to start with my kitchen (in big need of deep clean). Started off great also had Dishwasher & Washing machine going. Bam half way through and water for our street has been turned off Ahhhh. So changed tactics and did vacuuming. Now waiting so I can continue. Decided to check in and there you were. Thanks again. You’re Amazing.

@TheSecretSlob

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man 😭 you were on a roll! Glad you kept going and just pivoted 💕

Girl, don't be discouraged!!! My daughter is the same age as your son and I haven't even started potty training. The fact that you already have him trained makes you abrock star. Period.

Thank you! It’s amazing what a difference you can make in a room in just 5 minutes!

@thatswhatisaid8908

2 жыл бұрын

It really is! I would never have believed it if i hadn't tried it for myself.

I love your new house! Your previous was very nice, but I love the layout of this one and you can’t beat the views!! (In your old house we’d just see your neighbors house). Thx for this video!!

“If something is really worth getting done, it’s worth getting done badly.” ~ OH MY GOODNESS, nobody ever says this, but it’s so refreshingly true!

@genxx2724

Ай бұрын

Don’t let perfection be the enemy of good enough. (Modification of a quote from Voltaire).

Oh my goodness - you have 3 little ones - one who you are potty training AND you are doing flooring AND you are in a new house AND you are still sorting out storage solutions!!!!! My goodness give yourself a giant pat on the back - you are doing so well!! One thing you have definitely learned is how to do the power hour and to be okay with good enough and that is excellent!! Home Reno’s take a lot of time and energy, you are amazing to say the least!!

Thank you for being real. We all go through seasons that are more challenging than others and learning to adapt to those situations in a gentle, kind way is the best thing you can do for you and your family. Thank you for inspiring me! ❤️ ~Connie

Feel a lot better after watching this. I have got so behind with all my house jobs lately. I never manage an hour or a big clean or spring clean but after watching your videos sometimes it motivates me to do ten mins or so and I feel better after x

I have to say that your way of cleaning is far away the best thing, when you have children, job and no time for cleaning.. You showed us the picture of rooms where the children are living. It's the same in my house, a lot of small messes...! But you found the perfect way to make a stop to kaos! Congratulations! I'll take your suggestion!👏👏👏

Every once in a while i get a sudden boost of motivation and i spend 2 days deep cleaning the whole house. Well usually i dont even finish what i started and i end up being so burned out and tired that i dont clean for another few months. I tried this technique instead on my room, i devided it into 5 parts and i worked on each one of them for 5 mins. Of course it wasnt perfectly clean but it only took 25 minute so i actually repeated it again because it was fun. And i didnt feel tired or burned out. I think i will do it again next weekend. Thank you!

That was awesome! I am super impressed and you really demonstrated that you can get a lot done in 5 minutes! I love how you ended saying that perfection is just a Pinterest pipedream. Yes yes yes!!! ♥

You are so right. Dust hides in carpet and rugs! Big time! We only have a few small rugs in our bathrooms. Pulled the carpet up when we moved in here 30 years ago lol. I grew up with hardwood and there was hardwood under the carpets. Yay! 🤣

"if something's worth doing, it's worth doing badly." That's awesome!

You did the first three and I was like, wow I bet she feels like even those 3 rooms made a big difference. Good for you for keeping at it even when your home felt overwhelming.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. It was a VERY good reminder for me, that even 5 minutes in a room, can make a huge difference! Also.... do not beat yourself up, do what you can, when you can!!!

You are perfect to me. Doing something is better than doing nothing at all. I’ll move 1 march. I hope to get a better system than I have now. Thank you for this helpful video:-)

I'm a week away from moving ( for the 2nd time in 6 months), and am trying to get the deep cleaning done at the same time as keeping just the chaos of moving as low as I can. Daily cleaning is def not about perfection! Better is the goal :)

I’m glad you’re trying to be kind to yourself. Moving, especially with kids, is a huge upheaval and it takes time to get those routines back. You’ll totally get there 😊.

Girl yes! Also potty training over here, we’re in week 2 so I have a little more free time to focus on cleaning now, but still watching him for signs of needing to pee. We also moved our 3 year olds bedroom to where the office was and Vice versa. Just a lot going on and The house got OUT OF CONTROL and I feel like I’m drowning! But I’m just going to do what I can, with the time that I have, and let grace cover the rest.

My new saying is better done than perfect. I am trying to show myself grace being I am 62 years old and work in health care. Great video!!!!

It's one of your best videos. Such a huge booster for cleaning ❤️ Thank you so much, Steph 🤗☀️

Thank you for always being real and true. This is my absolute favorite channel because it’s relatable! I cannot wait to see the renovations you’re working on. Congratulations on the potty training, working on that with my son right now 😊

Lots of progress! No more striving for perfection. Glad I saw this. This is exactly what I need today.

I've watched this video over and over. You still motivate me! Thanks Steph for everything you do for me.

@huppickeart6915

5 ай бұрын

Same here in Germany. ❤❤❤

As a perfectionist, I REALLY needed this!! If I cant do it perfectly, I feel like a failure. Thx for reminding us nothing is perfect. ❤❤

That beautiful snowy view from your kitchen window ❤

Your two timers are amazing! Thank you Stephanie for really helping ALL of us, with our different likes. 😊

Thanks for being real, Steph, that makes you so relatable. I loved to watch other flylady channels before I discovered you, but you are my all time favorite, mainly because you don’t just show the picture perfect situation but share your struggles as well. I find your content so motivating and inspiring while you encourage us and yourself not to be hard on ourselves. And yes, your favorite, Diane, is a close second on my list, she is amazing as you like to mention. Just know that for some you might be even more amazing! ✨

Well done on both the potty training and the cleaning. You have your priorities right. Thank you Steph for the encouragement you give

Having a little smaller house does help. It's a little easier and I started your cleaning routines right off the bat..makes it so much easier. We only have carpet in living room and 1 set of stairs (split level). Also have 3 robot vacuums (3 amigos).

I was watching this when my mum texted asking if she could come over - queue your 5x5 (I have a pretty small house) I paused the video and smashed it out with help from my partner! Good to have you back, keep on keeping on Xx

😍 Now I am definitely more motivated to do my power hour at home!

Broooo!!!!! I thought one hour okay doable but when you said give minutes in each room I was like oh no- but you did it! Woop!! Absolutely love this method I always put a time limit on my cleaning because it motivates me too! Like *this won’t last forever* 🎉

@TheSecretSlob

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! Glad you found it helpful! 😀💕

You're doing a great job, it takes time to get into the groove of a new space. With 3 kids you have so much less time to get into that groove. And they're actually always the priority! I love that your space is not perfect and you show us anyway. That's real life not some Insta ideal that is BS and no good for anyone's mental health to see all the time! Thank you for you 🤗👏

This is seriously the best cleaning video I’ve ever watched. Thank you!!

Great job! It’s absolutely enough to feel better when you finish! No need to be perfect absolutely agree! Anything done is better than nothing ❤️😘🤗 Thank you soo much for motivating me!! 🥰🤩

Glad you are kind especially to yourself! Good job, girl! Great attitude! You are blessing yourself!

This is actually refreshing. I am a frazzled mother of four and i FEEL your pain! 😅🤣

@TheSecretSlob

2 жыл бұрын

You get it!

Love this video Steph!! I’m in such a busy season of life with working full time and having a 2 yr old, and I feel so overwhelmed with keeping the house clean. But this video really convinced me that the power hour could help.

ALWAYS love your practical approach and simple explanation 👏 👍 👌

It just shows you that if you have 5 minutes, you can really make such a difference. And it makes you feel better!

I really love your videos even more since you’ve moved! The house is so much more relatable to me with the older finishes and smaller kitchen.

If anything is worth doing it is worth doing badly! I love that and it is true in many areas of our lives. Striving for perfection creates stress and steal the joy from our lives.

I love it how you clean your house in only one hour. The quote, "progress not perfection", I would love to print that off in a fancy look and put that in front of my binder with to do lists. Is it possible that you create something like that? Sending you lots of love for you and your beautiful family. 😘

Great job, Pinterest Pipe dream is a perfect analogy.

I absolutley love how real you are about how things look and just about getting things done! Thanks so much for making us feel like we are enough!!💞

I think you are doing AWESOME and the best part is your positivity & attitude!!! Having no dishwasher used to put me behind as well when we were in that season! Not that you asked for advice, but this coming from the heart, I just think that severely reducing your inventory will drastically help with the upkeep in the long run. I know this bc I used to be right where you are now, and then began to minimize severely when we put our house on the market. Of course by then, the kids were nearly grown but now, it is such a peaceful home bc of the drastically reduced inventory (and we still have what we need!! ) Just wanted to share this with you since YOU have encouraged me with your printables, cleaning recipes, and positive energy!! :D

I don’t have much power but I do have the hours 😂😂 this is a great idea just 5 mins in each room...in between cups of tea....xx

Good job! I’d love to see your home improvement pictures before and after as you guys go through the house.

This was so helpful! It really does make me think I can stop trying to clean everything perfectly and actually make real progress for once!

I might have to write this big and stick it on my wayll, if a thing's worth doing, it's worth doing badly! Words to live by, thank you!

Very cool, and well done for getting that done. I love your new home - it's going to be a great space, I can tell. I'm SOO proud to see you being kind to yourself too. SOOO INSPIRING!

Cass from Clutterbug did a video a little while ago in which she made the case that perfectionism leads to procrastination. We have this idea that if something is worth doing it's worth doing well. So we put off doing jobs until we can do them perfectly. That time never comes. Much better to do an average job NOW than to wait for a tomorrow that will never come to do it perfectly. Such a change of mindset is truly liberating. As you say, Steph: Progress, not perfectionism.

LOVE that you put the timer on the video! It helps me have a more realistic sense of how much work is involved. Very motivating!

Thanks so much for this! I am home today and I'm about to do the power hour right now! Then I'm free the rest of the day! Perfectionism is a real problem that I have so your encouragement is seriously appreciated!

Lol. I was like “ooh, her house is old and not (completely) updated, like mine!!” (We’re working on it, but cabinets make such a difference…) Then when you said you moved from a big, beautiful, custom home, I was like “ugh, should’ve known…” Hahaha. That’s my dream. BUT it made me feel better when you pointed out how quickly you were getting done, because my house is pretty small. Anyway, loved the video, and I’m looking forward to seeing your renovations!

Thank you! This is really helpful because I’m so overwhelmed, the house is a horror and has been for so long but I’ve had enough! It’s good to see that it happens to even the best of us!

Your honesty is what makes you who you are and has created success with this in my own life.....to see the progress you made was amazing and so motivating to see if we just start the difference it makes! ❤️

"If anything is worth getting done - it's worth getting done badly!"

Thanks for another inspiring video Steph! I deeply appreciate your authenticity…it is refreshing. I have been following you from the start when Diane in 🇩🇰 first mentioned your channel and you have become a favorite of mine. I understand the figuring out the flow of your routine in a new home. And it is especially challenging while working on your house at the same time. I am in the same boat right now. Congratulations on potty training your son.

I am so bad at thinking I don’t have time to get things done. I did your 5 x 5 and got 2 bathrooms swished and swiped, the bed made and bedroom picked up, the litter box scooped and litter swept up, a quick vacuum of the bedroom, bathrooms, living room and kitchen, emptied the vacuum and moved clothes from the washer to the dryer. Wow! Not perfect but so much better! Thanks

Love it! I'm in much of the same situation, we just moved last summer and I have 3 little kids and homeschool and all my systems were in order in my old house! We actually doubled the size of our house, so that doesn't help. Starting my power hour now. ❤

I'm so impressed by how much you can get done within 5 minutes! 👍👏😀 Thank you so much for the power hour music!! I'll definitely give that a try 😀

Thank you. Love the playlist. You are an absolute gem

I’m trying to get the motivation to do a power hour right now, or just even do my dishes. Wish me luck, I’ve been trying to gain the motivation for hours. 😂

Anyone else watch these because overwhelmed somehow makes you forget how to start cleaning 🤣

Love your attitude, Steph! Definitely giving me motivation!

I do this and it's surprising how much you can actually get done in 5 minutes. If the timer goes off and I'm in the middle of a task that's only going to take a minute or two to finish, I go ahead and complete it though. But this method helps me to get way more accomplished instead of trying to get one room perfect.

@TheSecretSlob

2 жыл бұрын

It’s amazing really! 😍😍