Good morning from Copenhagen where the days are getting short! Sun up at 7.40 am and darkness falls at 6.15 pm – yikes! And it’s been super chilly for our morning sea dips (scroll down to see photos at the bottom of this post). But this is also the perfect time to make your bathroom a little oasis of warmth and calm, woo hoo! Yes, you guessed it, this week we’re tidying and cleaning Flylady Zone 3: the bathroom. So let’s jump straight in!
Three quick bathroom tasks
- Wipe down the taps and sink area. A quick polish with a rag makes the whole space sparkle! (I keep a bottle of generic cleaning spray, a bottle of glass spray and some rags in the bathroom cabinet – always ready!)
- Tidy one shelf or drawer. Group your daily items together and remove anything you never use. Small tweaks make mornings smoother. (I recently bought a dry shampoo that I don’t like, so today I said goodbye and put it straight into my bag for our next Swap Party. One of my friends might enjoy it.)
- Check your bathroom supplies. Replace any empty bottles or expired products, and make a note of what to restock on your next Errand Day. Are you running low on hand soap or toilet paper? (I’ve added Batiste Dry Shampoo to my list, that’s the brand that I always come back to!)
And let’s remember to keep it cozy and look after ourselves this week. Wellbeing, self-care, self-preservation, pamper time…whatever you like to call it. If you don’t look after you, you won’t have energy to take care of the house or anyone else! So here are three speedy, easy, no-cost ideas for you. All bathroom-related, ha ha!
Three cozy self-care ideas for autumn
- Place a small plant or flower on the windowsill or counter—just a tiny touch of green makes it feel like a spa. (I use fake plants in the bathroom: they don’t die on me, always look fresh and are easy to clean!)
- Take five minutes for a mini break. Put on some of your favourite music, rub a bit of body lotion into your shoulders, neck and hands. Breathe deeply for a few minutes, and let yourself just be.
- Take a hot shower or bath and add a seasonal scent. A few drops of cinnamon, orange, or eucalyptus essential oil will make the whole room feel like a spa. (I’m going to use orange and vanilla this week.)
If you want to do more cleaning and decluttering, choose an extra idea from my Flylady Zone 3 Bathroom Checklist. But don’t go overboard!
And if you’d like a bit of company while you clean, join me in one of my body-doubling videos—we can tackle it together in real time. (Just a warning: I’m rather chatty, ha ha!)
As promised, I’ll leave you with a few photos from Monday’s chilly skinny seadip with Helene.
We had the most glorious sunshine but it was very cold (we are wearing gloves and scarves for the bike ride there now). But as long as we have hot tea and sunshine as glorious as this, we are good!
Even a quick bathroom tidy and five minutes of pampering can make a chilly day feel brighter. Take care of yourself this week—you deserve it! Let me know in the comments ONE THING you will do today. Start there and let’s get the ball rolling!
Hugs
Diane in Denmark