I'm doing it

[Liviam]

So share your secrets. How did you go about it? What did you do? What are you tips? I'm feeling all inspired

[Kazbah]

That's great news Danni, I know you've been working hard on getting into a routine. Well done

[kelebek]

well done... but please share your routine with us

[danniellabella]

well done... but please share your routine with us

Snap, see the end of page 1, I've just put up what I do.

[danniellabella]

So share your secrets. How did you go about it? What did you do? What are you tips? I'm feeling all inspired

Firstly I joined flylady, but I don't follow her exact routine. I use it for motivation and established a system that works for me. That's the real trick I think, finding what works for you and your family. I don't think there is any one system that works for everyone or that's right or wrong.

I have a set evening & after work routine. I do have a morning routine but depending on whether I've slept in too much depends on if I get anything apart from getting ready for work done.
I make sure I tidy up the lounge, kitchen & dining room everyday - just tidy and wipe benches & table. I also wipe the bathroom vanity after each use. I keep a chux cloth in the bathroom just for this - it's a physical reminder to wipe the vanity. I run the toilet brush over the toilet everyday and keep the toilet cleaner in the toilet room and try to use that once or twice a week.
I pick one night during the week to detail clean my kitchen, another night to detail clean the bathroom & toilet and then on the weekend I dust, change sheets, vacuum all carpet, tidy bedrooms, clean mirrors and windows. I'm able to relax for about an hour every night and for most of the weekend knowing that I've got a clean house.
I also do 2-3 loads of washing (just clothes) every night which leaves the weekend to focus on sheets and towels.

To get to this I had to do some major decluttering and was ruthless with that. I went with the "if in doubt, throw it out" method and broke all emotional ties to "stuff" It sounds silly, but I used to honestly feel that my "stuff" had feelings and it would be upset if I ripped it up/threw it out. How dumb is that! I've got to the point that I realise stuff is just stuff, it's not important. I've established homes for stuff that I want/need. If an item does not have a home then it has no place in my home anymore.

It's so nice to leave work each day knowing that I'm coming home to a clean house that I actually now love being in. I'm not trying to make plans to go out all the time to escape my pigsty. My home has finally become a place I love.

Sorry for the ramble, but you asked.

Remember though: this is what works for me, you need to find something that works for you.

Oh, and I have all of my routines and daily chores written down in a folder which is my home manual.