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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 I did thank you 😁 I hate cleaning so I'll get off this thread @purplesneakers

 

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@PeppyPatti

I think everyone on this thread hates cleaning. That’s the point, we try and find motivation here to do something

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 i better read this thread then @Oaktree

Lol

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Agreed @Oaktree cleaning is hard and more so decluttering. How is the cleaner working out for you?

@NatureLover of the 4 horsemen my downfall is social media. I don't think of minor chores as distractions - they're a good warm-up for doing more.

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@PeppyPatti we sometimes inspire each other! And we celebrate our successes

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My blooming LIFE is getting up in the morning at 7.30am,

refraining from pouring a glass of water on Mr Rocker because he’s a late sleeper.

Doing any left over dishes and tidying. I cannot believe my home has lol these BOXES everywhere

Im best getting rid of stuff.

Make coffee and washing face and brushing my hair and throwing on jeans.

Avoiding the sewing machine because they all need looking at because I use them for hours at a time and all worn out engines.

Reading my book I’m finding terrible difficult to write but I’ve written notes of two pages I will share with you soon on newborn children.

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https://youtu.be/usNsCeOV4GM?si=SSXsoopw2BYo5HI3

thought of this with yr line about hair , jeans

'woke up, got out of bed' lennon says it better @PeppyPatti lolo 😎

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@Dimity wrote:

@NatureLover of the 4 horsemen my downfall is social media. I don't think of minor chores as distractions - they're a good warm-up for doing more.


You're right, they can be that too. But mainly I do the little chores to make me feel like I've achieved something, while still avoiding the priorities! 😣

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Tomorrow I'll begin again. Again.

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