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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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Thanks and..so long as you are better off @Oaktree if youre not up to it , leave it maybe.

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Do you need to get the house ready for Christmas @Oaktree? I'm going out to see family.

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@Dimity @TAB

I need to clean a bit in readiness for the family lunch on Boxing Day. Need to do that tomorrow really as it’s going to be a bit cooler. Christmas Day I am busy at the hospital. Looking forward to having the kids over for lunch. Luckily the forecast for Boxing Day is a cool 24 degrees.

Meggle

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It's good of you to volunteer Xmas day @Oaktree. I have to get up early tomorrow to get things ready for the first of the gettogethers.

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Hello @Shaz51 are you hosting Christmas this year?

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@Dimity

My kids are busy with their own lives Christmas Day so I think I might be a bit sad if I wasn’t busy. I am looking forward to being at the hospital Christmas Day.

Meggle

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No not year @Dimity

S3 and family.can not drive up now because of car problems

Got a few busy days ahead and trying to spend time with mum on Monday

How about you xx

Mr shaz wants to do Christmas at our house next year , do I will have a year to get ready 😀

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That's a pity re S3 @Shaz51 you'll have to send photos of the Christmas lights.

I have some small meetups with different family and had an unexpected visitor yesterday.

Glad you can spend time with your mum.

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

Today I have cleared and cleaned the dining room table, still need to do the bench and sweep the floor.

Meggle

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Good effort @Oaktree , you're getting there.

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