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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 @TAB @Dimity @saturnzoon @Shaz51

Hi guys,

long time no hear, I need to get back into cleaning. My cleaner is visiting tomorrow afternoon so I will need to pre tidy up

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Hiya @Oaktree hope you can tackle the surfaces.

I've put in a couple of hours today but am not yet caught up with cleaning let alone decluttering.

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Hope it goes okay guys @Dimity @Oaktree @NatureLover @saturnzoon

barelt keeping up w cleaning here . Shower, dishes,washing and hi traffic area in kitchen ok, even did 80% job on stove top and some of wall tiles. However, if all cardboard in lounge disappeared and no clothes on floor would not know the place.

Front yard looking crap u lous , barely rained here this year. I watered a dozen times over summer maybe. no rain in sight. may have to do again.

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Well done @TAB for keeping your head above water with the bulk of it.

SA must have different weather patterns to Vic. We had a brief but ferocious storm mid-Feb then drought through March, but we've had rain since.

I need to get back into the garden. My bung eyesight couldn't cope with summer glare.

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thanks @Dimity , still if I did more I would feel better about it.

um I am on boundary of pretty dry area . dont get ;typical' or Adelaide ish weather here. Think its pretty dry all round in SA this year so far

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Me too @TAB re doing more but hey let's celebrate the small wins... they all add up

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You're right @Dimity ✅️

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Well done @TAB , @Dimity , @Oaktree 😃

@NatureLover , @saturnzoon , @Former-Member

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Yes @Oaktree

Your correct it's good for me.......

Thankyou 🎂🍰🏡🐦🕊️💖

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@Shaz51 @TAB @Oaktree @NatureLover I gotta get back to tidying. Tried to gamify it by dealing with cycles of 8 things in each room but ended up just shifting stuff between rooms.

I'm hoping to get a weekly helper soon so I'll have to catch up on chores and spring clean. Having transport again will help.

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