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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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..transport's got to make a big difference @Dimity ? not making much headway on lounge room here, full of cardboard boxes told myself would burn in fire, slow process .. also found fluff mountain under bed while looking for things. never got around to buying a new vac after moving house 18mths ago, der lol etc etc, ok by room, toilet is spider-torium, bathroom needs sweep and mopping, spare room needs sorting and me to start using bike and gym gear in there, and kitchen always needs spot cleaning and sorting/culling junk on table

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Hoping you can get the new helper and the transport, @Dimity ... 🤞

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It might seem a lot @TAB but take it one step at a time.

I bought a cordless stick vacuum at Kmart, it's easier than lugging the big vacuum cleaner. Only thing is it's badly designed re emptying it.

Can you start recycling the boxes?

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I missed recycling last week, its only fortnightly now @Dimity think there was free dump day, would have to ring council but thanks, am showered and dressed thats a start, will do bathroom floor, cobwebs in toilet and ring council today plus stuff some cardboard in bin and fire

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Good luck with it @TAB

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thanks @Dimity

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Haven't heard back from the support agency. Decided to start making a big effort anyway. Today was Day 1.

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Day 3 of extra cleaning and decluttering efforts. Not much to show for it yet. Have thrown out a lot of papers (but the filing cabinets seem to have bottomless drawers) and tidied the wardrobe. Plus chores. Rearranged some boxes.

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Well done, @Dimity ! You said it's not much, but I'm impressed.

I achieved precisely nothing yesterday, but in general I'm trying to keep the house neat as the inspection is still hanging over my head (it's 2 months late!).

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Keeping the house neat takes ongoing effort @NatureLover so well done. I'm struggling to get back on track and stay there. I got through my quota yesterday but didn't have much success today.

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