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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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Haha @TAB must be it!

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yeah , glass slippers @_PixieSolstice_ jk lol

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Well done @_PixieSolstice_

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Well done @_PixieSolstice_ ! 🙂

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Yesterday I managed to do 45 minutes on my unfunctional kitchen. It gets out of hand so quickly. I cleared the stovetop and the small kitchen bench, washed the recycling and put it in the recycling bin, put the general rubbish and the compost rubbish in the bins too. It's more complicated having the 3 bins now and I'm still learning the rules of sorting the rubbish. But I feel pleased.

@Dimity @TAB @Oaktree @_PixieSolstice_ @Former-Member

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very good @NatureLover . I spot cleaned kitchen floor in front of sink yest, swept then got sticky stuff off, plus dishes and benchtops .fridge door driving me nuts , takes 20 seconds to clean it , should do now .. lol

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Thats great @NatureLover so good to hear you broke the back of it. My house tends to swallow things up so its hard to keep some semblance of order. Its mainly papers and books and things and just being a tad messy. You will be pleased of your achievements in this regard. You can relax now and enjoy your space! I tossed out my garbage from the kitchen yesterday and will do some more clearing. The kitchen ain't too bad but could be improved. The laundry got done yesterday so will do some tidying today. Thanks for your encouragement ❤️ I SHALL CLEAN DA HOUSE lol!

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Very good efforts @NatureLover @TAB @Former-Member .

I have 4 bins as I also separate soft plastics.

I'm still struggling to get stuff done and getting cranky with myself when I can't. Keeping up with washing up and picking up after the cat I manage but not a lot else at the moment.

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@Dimity wrote:

I have 4 bins as I also separate soft plastics.


Oh wow, I didn't know that there was anywhere to take these at the moment @Dimity ?


@Dimity wrote:

I'm still struggling to get stuff done and getting cranky with myself when I can't. Keeping up with washing up and picking up after the cat I manage but not a lot else at the moment.


Please don't beat yourself up for just getting through 🫂

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Thank you @TAB , @Former-Member and @Dimity 🙂


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I SHALL CLEAN DA HOUSE lol!


This made me laugh @Former-Member !

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