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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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@NatureLover germs are good they build immunity. I used to keep a clean house but found out people raised on farms get exposed to all kinds of germs, microbes and grime and enjoy better health status. I don't understand germophobia but having germs in your life can be a good thing from what I now know.

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This is not exactly decluttering, but I have just done ALL my Christmas cards, not just the ones for the relatives in England! It's a miracle, lol.

I don't do Christmas myself, but these people do, so I do a Christmas card for them.

Am off to post them now - on a day when I thought I might struggle to achieve anything.

@Dimity @Oaktree @TAB @Former-Member @Shaz51

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Great going @NatureLover

Merry Christmas to your friends and family!

Meggle

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Wow , way to go @NatureLover 😊👍

Need to do something for you this afternoon my friend

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..thats nice of you @NatureLover re cards. I had nothing planned today , put in achievements thread anyways, got washing done, so dont have to search for clean underwear anymore lolz.. tidied up. just made it to shops and back to get newspaper, good for brain plus tried to be funny with person at servo never seen before, had the double entrendes going by accident lol.plus now have snacks and ice for later if want to have a drink after I read the paper and do the ok easy crossword lol @EternalFlower @Singer_89 🙂

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Well done @NatureLover

That's a great achievement

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Thank you all 🙂

@TAB , what's the Achievements thread?

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Daily Achievements!

@NatureLover hopefully the link works otherwise will tag you there

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@TAB @Dimity @NatureLover @Shaz51 @Oaktree

Well its been a busy morning. Wanted to tackle the kitchen and do an end-of-week clean

* Recyclables thrown out

* Kitchen bin emptied for rubbish

* Tossed kitchen scraps in compost

* Cleaned kitchen scraps container

* Removed clutter off kitchen bench

Now I'm about the clean the sink, wipe surfaces and clean my appliances. Just having a rest after all this and posting a letter

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.. I slept all morning, was the best thing for me to do today @Former-Member .

fyi re list 😊

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