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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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..yeah , what's with that @Dimity jk lol 😊...

..I re-made my bed today (was too out of control) um not sure what other 'house' things I did .. I did go to a lot of effort to get repeat script over the ph and was rightly wary re dr not had anything to do with prior .. although they were So thorough .. geez .. ok didnt quite see through me, but don't feel bed,not many do, lolololo...

CC : Stuffenheimer @StuF lol

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It's good the Dr was thorough and could give you what you needed @TAB ... don't knock it. If they're better than most they'll be good to have on your side.

Bin day today. I'd half filled a big wheelie bin with shredded paper.

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probs wont deal with them again ? @Dimity ie from another town , but same practice. yeah they did their job pretty well. I am generally flippant.

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@Dimity wrote:

I'd half filled a big wheelie bin with shredded paper.


Am so impressed, @Dimity !

You're right, just maintaining the house takes so much effort! It's slipped in the last 3 days when I've done nothing, but hopefully I can tackle it today and tomorrow.

Well done for getting through your quota on Wednesday.

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@NatureLover @TAB @Shaz51 @Oaktree @Former-Member

 

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Love it @Dimity

and it’s true too

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Love it @Dimity

I have shredded paper in the bin too

Trying to downsize here , so much of mum's stuff

@Oaktree , @NatureLover , @TAB , @PeppyPatti , @Jynx

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I want to do as much as I can before my eye surgery @Shaz51 . I was shredding last week

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Well done @Dimity 👍

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You too @Shaz51 . Go easy on yourself with your mum's stuff.

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