Marla Cilley, the Flylady, on Finally Loving Yourself on Jump Start Your Joy

Flylady Marla Cilley on Finally Loving Yourself

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Flylady Marla Cilley, founder of Flylady.net, is a true inspiration. I found her site over ten years ago, as I was going through a divorce and knew I needed to find a way to take care of myself and my home.  I had started the search, thinking that I simply needed to find ways to clean and declutter, and to get my life back on track. What I found was Marla’s loving wisdom, her “Flying lessons,” her support, a lot of humor, a fun community, and a renewed sense of who I was. For this, I’m grateful. Tune in as I interview Flylady Marla Cilley on Finally Loving Yourself.

I’m so honored to have Marla as a guest for today’s episode as part of the “Loving your 2016” series. It was a true joy to speak with her, and to spend time soaking up her love and joy-filled philosophy. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the state of your home, or you’ve made organizing your life a priority for this year, I encourage you to listen, and to visit Flylady.net for more resources. She offers all of this for free – and you are in for such a treat.

Marla Cilley, the Flylady, on Finally Loving Yourself on Jump Start Your Joy

In this episode, Flylady Marla Cilley and I talk about:

– how Marla arrived at her current zone cleaning process, including the overwhelming amount of cards and lists that she started with, trying to “perfect” an organization process
– shining your sink, what it is, and how that changed Marla’s life
– that two resolutions that started everything
– Marla’s take on the word perfect (and how she corrects me when I use it!)
– the food addiction, and why foods evoke memories and provide an endorphin rush. (along with why Mac n Cheese was Marla’s go to food when she got stressed, and why I run for peanut butter and chocolate).
– an easier way to clean your bathtub
– a great way to keep bathtub toys stored, and Flylady’s first viral post on facebook
– making cleaning fun
– why having a wall calendar is important for organization and teaching our children
– why Marla calls “jobs” or chores “blessings”
– why it’s important to release things that don’t bring you joy
– the power and importance of complimenting other people

Resources

Flylady.net – Marla’s website
Marla is the author of “Body Clutter,” and “Sink Reflections,” both are best sellers, and  I can not recommend them highly enough.
Sink Reflections – Marla’s first book (on Amazon)
Body Clutter – Marla’s second book (on Amazon)
Eric Dodge, Why Not Today (on Amazon)
Pam Young and Peggy Jones card file system (Side Tracked Home Executives) on Amazon

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30 thoughts on “Flylady Marla Cilley on Finally Loving Yourself”

  2. Robin Rue (@massholemommy)

    She sounds like a very wise lady. I think it’s hard for a lot of people to love themselves, but it’s SO important.

  5. Di

    Oh my goodness! I love flylady! I admit I don’t fly as smoothly as I’d like but definitely incorporate some of her methods in the household chores etc!

  6. Jenn

    I tried the FlyLady system several years ago. While I found some things very useful (the tub cleaning, shine your sink, etc.) it wasn’t a good overall fit for me, but I know it helps a lot of people. Through her I found Leanne Ely of Saving Dinner and used the Menu Mailer for several years.

  7. Kaylene

    I love FlyLady! I found it one night when I was desperately googling “how to take care of my house”. I became a mom and wife at 16 and was LOST when it came to keeping a home running, and her site helped me so much!

  8. nicole

    Oh! wow this is so interesting. I decided that NYE was going to be my day and 2016 my year! I decided to change my life. I;m eating healthier and Friday makes seven days.

  9. Debra

    I love the flylady! I no longer use her system, but she set me on the path to be able to do the system I do now.

  16. Paula

    I love her, too! She definitely brings a positive, loving, and encouraging angle to keeping organized and loving yourself. 🙂

  18. Paula

    I love that about her process – that you can jump in wherever you are and get started, and that there’s no wrong way to Fly. <3

  19. LauraOinAK

    What an awesome podcast. I remember when Marla launched FlyLady. She’s certainly helped a LOT of people banish clutter from their homes so they can enjoy lives.

    With 4 boys at home and the tendency to hold onto things ‘just in case’, I cycle through clutter and calm. This time of year is declutter season.

  23. Kelly B.

    Wow, it sounds like she has a lot of life knowledge to share! I love that she’s not only talking about the big things, but the small things in life, too!

  25. Heather

    I could definitely use this in my life – I have heard so many great things about FlyLady. I really need to come up with some sort of cleaning/organizational routine. Can’t wait to listen to the podcast!

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  29. Pam

    I love that quote you shared! It’s so hard to remember that any day can be a new start – it doesn’t have to be a new year or a special day. You make it special. It’s all about choosing. Thanks for sharing – I can’t wait to check out her website. I’ve heard good things about it before!

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