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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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Well done @Dimity

Sounds like you are achieving too. Good job.

Meggle

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Makes sense @Dimity . Because our house is pretty big, we can section it off and only warm certain areas. e.g. we have the gas heater for upstairs, reverse cycle for parts of down stairs, a fire place for the rumpus and main lounge, and oil heaters for one of the bedrooms.

In the end, it works. I guess it's about finding what works for you and your household 🙂

As I look around, I'm planning how I will tackle tidying my work area. I can 'see' it in my mind. Generally, once I 'see' it, I can go like a tornado and finish tidying in a very short amount of time. The hardest is when I'm staring and thinking about what to do with things.... that's just a waste of time for me.

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Thanks @Oaktree .

@tyme yes visualising how you want it is crucial but has been the missing link for me for a while. I'd hoped it would emerge.

Once I'm keeping up with chores again I'll try to rethink the logistics of decluttering and rearranging furniture.

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Hi @NatureLover

Still awake?

Meggle

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Aww, hi @Oaktree ! 🙂 I just read that you are in Perth...I love Perth. That would mean it's around 2.10am there? I'm in Melbourne where it's 5.10am - I've been awake since 3.15 and up since 4am. I fell asleep early last night.

Nice to see you! Can't you sleep?

Well done on your achievements yesterday, and @Former-Member and @Dimity too 🙂

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Hi @NatureLover

I was asleep but I woke up. Watching television now. 2:21am here now. Thanks, I was pretty happy with all the housework I did on Thursday.

Meggle

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tidied flat surfaces in kitchen, spot cleaned floor, searched house for not so clean clothes to make a load of washing and ended up with too much ha ha lol @Oaktree @Dimity @NatureLover

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Well done @TAB . I need to do more than spot cleaning. Today I did a little decluttering in the spare room but it looks worse as I took some stuff out of the cupboard and didn't put it back. Dunno what else is in there, craft I think.

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thanks @Dimity yes, sometimes things look worse during the process. ive still got to get the washing in. no energy, maybe wait til dusk lol

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Great job today @TAB @Dimity

I need to do some decluttering and cleaning. Would like to get the house in a fit state.

Meggle

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