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The magic of tidying

The magic of tidying

Decluttering and minimising. Taking control of house and garden, nurturing body and soul. I've read Marie Kondo and read a little on a related Swedish method and feel inspired. I've been a borderline hoarder and lived with depression for too long and want to take the initiative. Has anyone done this? Or is there anyone who'd like to try with me?

I've sorted my books and uni notes. I've decided to sell some furniture when lockdown lifts. But the other papers and STUFF in the house and the jungle outside have me beaten atm. Some mutual encouragement and support is the only thing that's going to get me through. I know I'll have to face some decisions like "will I ever use that fabric stash" or "how many books in the TBR ,pile is too many" or "where do I start in the kitchen". Boxing isn't the answer, it was a temporary reprieve.

It's going to be a contest between my commitment to getting sorted and the looming possibility of having to move and downsize for my health. Having control of my space will be a win in either the old space or a new one.

Setting goals. Celebrating achievements. Sharing life hacks. Is anyone on board?

Dimity.

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Thank you, all 🙂

I'm in a slump so still haven't tackled Centrelink or the stovetop. So today I'm just going to set myself the stovetop to clear (it's piled high with stuff) so that I can make a pot of that instant pasta stuff.

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Yesterday I set myself an hour of tidying by the clock, and did it. Including clearing the stovetop and cooking the instant pasta. (I live off instant food like cheese and crackers so cooking anything at all is a good effort for me)

@Dimity @TAB @Oaktree @Former-Member

Today I want to set myself 1 hour by the clock again.

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@NatureLover

Great Job! You are on fire…literally!

Meggle

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Hey @NatureLover thats a great idea. Don't wear yourself out. Maybe just set aside some time to do housework each day. Yesterday I cleared some cobwebs. I plan to do some dusting today. I get easily tired still so I'm suggesting to you to only do what is within your coping range. I was pleased with what I achieved yesterday. Don't forget to vote today

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Well done with your hour @NatureLover . I trying to get back to that but set the timer in half hours.

I'd like to welcome @Fawkes ... best wishes for your efforts today @Fawkes .

I've been in a depressive slump but intend to stir my stumps this afternoon... laundry, kitchen, bathroom.

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Well done re the cobwebs @Former-Member . Today I caught up a bit with chores then picked up a big bag of litter from local streets.

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So I've been tackling some papers. I'm reasonably up to date with chores, and I've picked up litter on my walks and reported dumped rubbish. Small progress, but good.

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@Dimity 😊 well done

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well done @Dimity

I tackled some papers yesterday too that were older then 16 years ago

Hello @NatureLover , @Oaktree , @Former-Member , @TAB

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That's good @Shaz51 . I need to do more, some of mine are even older

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