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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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I was hoping to get my mojo on and clean the house but was up all night ringing in the new year @Dimity Found other things to do today I guess!

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@NatureLover that's wonderful! Happy New Year to you too. 🙂

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@Dimity , sounds like you did fantastic! Well done. Happy New Year to you too! Hope you get to relax after all the tidying up.

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Thanks @Healandlove . I went back and decluttered for an hour, and shredded quite a bit.

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@Dimity powerhouse! I'm going to do some embroidery instead before dinner 😉. I did do a load of washing though and we took the kids for a ride!

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Hello @Healandlove @Dimity @NatureLover @Oaktree

Have just been airing the house today by opening the front door and switching on my IonMax air filters which I have in the livingroom and bedroom of the house.

The air feels a lot more fresher. I think fresh clean air is just as important as tidying up! It makes a huge difference

Will tackle the bathroom like I said I would the other day @Dimity. So today is the day for doing the vanity, shower and w.c.

Cleaned up the mess on and around my desk to gain some order.

It feels good!

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You are doing an amazing job around the house lately @Former-Member

I am only thinking about the jobs I need to get done.

Meggle

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@Oaktree mars has been moving through my 4th house in astrology. Mars is the active planet and the 4th house represents home. So yes lots of activity going on here at home. Didn't do much after xmas but back into it again. Mars will be here all year I think going by what I saw online. Its lovely weather for airing things. I have some cane chairs that have cushions for seating so will put that through the washing machine. So am using hot weather to do a deep spring clean hopefully. I just pulled down my awnings and will try and keep cool today. No walking in this heat, just being busy around the house

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@Former-Member that's fantastic! Whenever I clean my desk I feel so accomplished! More playdates today so no cleaning up! I will try to do some decluttering tonight while the kids are in bed. 🤞

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I know @Healandlove desk cleaning can feel like the buzz! Got a lot done today including cleaning kitchen and putting out washing on the line. Enjoy your decluttering tonight! My house is a lot more orderly now! lol Thats enough for a while...

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