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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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Sounds good @Oaktree @TAB .

I've just done some minor tidying in the kitchen after usual chores

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well, did mine, was worse than it first looked @Dimity lol so I am on bonus points ha ha

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@TAB @Dimity @_PixieSolstice_ @NatureLover @Shaz51 @Former-Member

Well I cleared and cleaned the sink and bench. Went through my bedside drawers and threw out rubbish, emptied 3 bins and replaced the liners. Then I swept and went to mop the floors. My mop broke, so I had to get out the drill and drill a hole through the handle and pop a screw in. It slowed me down but I finally got the floors mopped. I didn’t move the couch and do under it so I might try and do that tomorrow. I am worn out now.

Meggle

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well done @Oaktree and running repairs ..

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Sterling effort @Oaktree. Well done

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@Dimity @TAB

Thanks guys ❤️

Meggle

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Well done, @Oaktree ! 👍 And @TAB too 🙂

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thanks @NatureLover 😊

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I decided to tackle the amount of stuff in my room that’s piling up today - I’m going to donate all of this!

bunch of stuff thrown out or recycled (i don’t know how I’ve lost singular shoes but clearly no point hanging onto the matching one 😂) too, and wow I actually feel I’ve accomplished something 😊

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too many Balls, Cinderella ? .. re missing slippers .. ha ha lol @_PixieSolstice_

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