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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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Yes @Dimity , feeling Mr shaz is pushing too hard and just throwing her things in the bin

@Jynx , @PizzaMondo

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@Shaz51 with my late parents' stuff I had to take it slowly... maybe too slowly as I still haven't finished. It takes time to process all the feelings.

@NatureLover @scruffypuffball

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@Shaz51 I echo @Dimity on this one - maybe reaffirm that everyone's grieving process is different, and you need to be able to take things more slowly?

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Very true @Jynx , @Dimity

I will not look or touch so he will forget wanting to to

Downsize and throw things out

Been crying so much because of it all

My sleep test has been move to June now

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Maybe a good thing re: your sleep test @Shaz51 - I imagine it would not necessarily give accurate results right now since you're neck deep in the grief process.

Hope you're able to affirm those boundaries and can approach the task in the way that best suits your emotional processing 🤞💜

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Oh hugs @Shaz51 sitting with you.

Mrshaz might be distracted by his tests this week, more than enough to cope with.

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Yes I agree with the sleep test being put forward is a good idea @Jynx

@PeppyPatti , @Dimity xx

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Haha @Dimity ! With the Four Horsemen of Procrastination, I do snacks, social media and minor chores - especially the minor chores!

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Hi @PeppyPatti ! Just testing to see if you get an email notification for this.

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