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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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Ohh yumm @Former-Member

Way to go @Oaktree , @Former-Member

I am having a coffee ☕️ now

Slowing down a lot now and my husband has gone back to bed

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

I have put the recycled stuff in the bin

And the kitchen rubbish in the bin

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Good stuff @Shaz51 my kitchen always feels better after I've offloaded garbage. The clothes are almost ready to go on the line. Weetbix slice is setting in the fridge, now got to wait for farmer to get here.

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How are you going @NatureLover are you powering through your Sunday? About to put clothes on the line. Noticed a bird had created a nest on top of my solar power unit overnight. It wasn't there yesterday. It was a big nest probably a crows nest! lol

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

I have been tidying up in the kitchen, putting stuff in the recycling bin. I also cleared off another flat surface. I have a few things left on the bench so I will move that and then clean the bench. I emptied the dishwasher as well!

Meggle

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Well done @Oaktree I just put clothes on the line and have wiped down some surfaces in the kitchen. Will wipe down some more surfaces in the kitchen then tackle bathroom. I'm getting order at last! About to pull apart some cartons for recycling and that will be enough for one day. Just got to wait for the farmer to get here. Usually they are here early but for some reason are running late

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you wont know yourself @Oaktree well done

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

I cleaned 3 surfaces. Now I have to find the dining table again…

Meggle

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@Oaktree keep going! The farmer has been. Just peeled some sweet potato and they are cooking in the oven. Will allow it to cool, mash it, add some mixed herbs, vegan parmesan cheese and salt and pepper then roll in panko breadcrumbs and chill. Nearly all done for today. Got to bring the clothes off the line later. We're getting lots done today!

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You are doing amazing @Former-Member

I just got home from the shops.

Yes as a group we are having a good day!

Meggle

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