Sunday, February 28, 2010
Final Wrap up..What have you learned?
Hey ladies! Though I didn't end on a high note this week (didn't finish my home blessing hour) I still feel great about this challenge overall. I have learned soooo much. For starters, that laundry doesn't have to be the beast that I make it out to be if I just do a load a day and PUT IT AWAY instead of letting unfolded laundry pile up in my bedroom. Also, even if I do, it will take less time than I think to fold it and put it away, especially if I'm racing against the clock and set my timer. I feel like this has helped me take back control of the house and feel good about it being my job instead of bitter about how much work I used to think it was. (It's a lot of work but totally manageable if I am organized). And this challenge has helped me remember how much little things can make a difference and lead to a spiral effect (like if I take 1 minute to make my bed, I am more likely to be motivated to keep my room clean and not let the laundry pile up in there because I don't like it). It was soooo awesome to have some of the last few daily missions in the bedroom be ones I had already done so didn't really have to do anything like clearing off the nightstand and taking care of a pile of clothes. I actually didn't have to do either of those because my room was already clean. Anyway, thank you, thank you, thank you for participating in this challenge with me. It would not have been the same by myself. And I do plan on doing one in March but I need a few days to get it going and I just haven't had the chance to get it organized. I'm curious to see what flylady's habit of the month will be for March because I loved the 15 minutes of de-cluttering. I want to keep doing that one. This post just keeps rambling on and on. I would love if you all could take a minute and share what you've learned or how this challenge has helped you. I think it will be motivational for us all. Cheers and happy flying!! (And congrats to Julie and Misty for being the winners and Katharine for also being a winner and sticking it out with me in the trenches!)
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What I learned...I really love to have things in control. I have better self esteem when I read my scriptures and have all things under control. I am able to spend more happy time with my kids when I can get everything done by 10. This challenge has been amazing in so many ways, it has given me so much and I am excited to share that with others. I see how good it feels to take some time for myself to look pretty everyday and fix my hair. I see why they call it flying, I really feel that is what I have been able to do. Thanks to you ladies thanks to you this challenge has been great!
ReplyDeleteWow got a little tongue tied at the end.
ReplyDeleteWhat I have learned...I learned I am extremely competitive...thanks to Misty, I wanted to shine my sink and do exercise at 10 pm or declutter when I can barely keep my eyes open because I wanted to WIN. I am thankful to this challenge for channeling my competitiveness into something productive. Honestly, had Misty missed a few items I would have too. Its sad to say I'm not as motivated on my own as I should be. My husband has been completely impressed that I have made dinner every night for 3 weeks straight. We are coming up on our 10 year anniversary, and that was a first! (so sad, I know) I have also learned that it is so much easier to KEEP things clean and organized, little bits every day. And when they get out of control, decluttering isn't so bad either. The past three weeks I have had more "me" time than ever before. Yet, no one else in my family has been neglected, which was previously the case in order to get "me" time. I've also been more productive and really enjoyed life and my kids. There's nothing more rewarding than going to bed tired, knowing I can start the next day as is and not "behind" (like having last night's dishes waiting) I definitely want to do this challenge again, not to WIN, but to BE ACCOUNTABLE. Thanks ladies!!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, and another idea for the "reward" for the next go'round... because there will be more people and not everyone wants to pay...how about the ultimate loser gives a gift card to the winner?? Just a thought.
ReplyDeleteI learned that if you fall behind at the beginning then people will kick your behind in the end.jk I also learned that it is so much easier to have a clean house then a messy one. I picked up and was ready for visitors within 5 minutes on a Sunday, no less. They were impressed that the house was that clean with all the kids home. It was fun and I plan on doing much better next time around.
ReplyDeletePS: after spring break?
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ReplyDeleteIt is so much easier to fall behind and skip a task when you're not winning and those that are will not mess up. So the key is to be on top of it from the beginning.