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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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This particular charity doesn't pick up @TAB . I was glad to get the stuff out of my hallway. Someone's offered to drive me but I haven't got organised with enough to justify their trouble.

Good to see you're keeping at it @Former-Member @Oaktree.

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Hi @Oaktree our posts crossed.

It still might be worth getting an appraisal as they could advise on what's worth fixing to get a better price.

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

Hi guys,

Hubby is out of the way for the afternoon so I am going to put some music on and hit the housework. Need to move stuff so I can sweep and mop. Might also tidy up the bedroom and vacuum but we’ll see how it goes.

Wish me luck,

Meggle

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Hey @Oaktree

Good luck!!! Hope you get it all done.

You're amazing 😊

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Hello @Oaktree I've been at it all day. My laundry is clean, the fridge has been emptied, the garbage taken out, ordered my produce, had a meat delivered, checked out some astrology, still behind schedule. Got to pick up a script now then put meat in freezer. Squeeze in watching a podcast tonight

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Well done @Former-Member , you are kicking it out of the park! You are doing amazing the last few days.

Thanks @hanami

So far I have moved stuff off the floor, picked ip the washing off my bedroom floor. Put on a load of laundry and stacked the dishwasher. Need more dishes before I can run it. It’s amazing that the housework you put off really doesn’t take long once you get into it. It was a great idea to put on music. I just searched pop mix on spotify and am playing the 2000-2023 mix that first came up. Music distracts from the boring jobs and you find yourself dance cleaning.

Meggle

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I am feeling even more energetic @Oaktree after healing my mitochondria, the energy centres of the body. I'm quite active nowadays compared to what I used to be. I am enjoying the rush of energy and having a sense of accomplishment with housework. YAY! Go us! Just cleaned the mini oven, that will be about all for today. Got to go and pick up a script from the doctor now.

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That’s great @Former-Member

Go us indeed!!!

Meggle

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When my father was alive we used to do tag team ironing @Oaktree. My father was very domesticated. He changed nappies, cooked, cleaned, did laundry plus handyman jobs. He walked a very fine line back in those days as men typically did nothing around the house. I really miss my dad 💔

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Sounds like your Dad was a great example to follow @Former-Member

My husband does all those things you mentioned too but I usually do the handyman jobs. I have a thing for power tools. Hubby does change the taps washers though. I love the sound of your Dad! Sounds like he didn’t care what other people thought. Definitely a new age man! Good for him.

I vacuumed the hard floors. Figured it would be less effort than sweeping. Now I am sweating to death and taking a quick break before mopping…

Meggle

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