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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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Nah mate @TAB too used to being the charity child and abused for it. Too used to working in opshops or using them to wanna dump rubbish. It’s become such an issue these days that a lot of opshops are getting rid of their bins.

I was trying to add a little Tom Collins truth wrapped in a giant flatbread of humour into the discussion.

sorry my bad

cant help my funny bone… lol

cough cough … finally found me craic…. Irish spelling

@Dimity @PeppyPatti @NatureLover @Jynx @tyme @Shaz51

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..yer .. def did not rise @Appleblossom

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Not taking your sense of humour as the master @TAB we have always had fairly different mindsets.

I Think it’s amazing I can laugh at all and do confess I came to it late. Still not into lotsa dumping….

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Fair enough @Appleblossom

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@PeppyPatti I eat Red Tractor protein oats raw 😆

It’s the only brand I eat. I even eat it for dessert 🍨 lol

G

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Iv enjoyed reading your sort of barter you two 🕑

@Appleblossom @TAB

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its been a while , must have been older posts @PeppyPatti @Appleblossom

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Well @Appleblossom I guess you have to cycle through the pantry, unless you're saving stuff for a rainy day. I think it's good you passed on the cat food @TAB , someone might be very glad to have it.

My cat isn't eating, I'm wasting a lot of catfood.

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@Dimity it’s not a really big pantry but I have a really big dude to cook for.

drizzled honey on mango coconut and sunflower seeds to add to my yoghurt. Son is going carnivore so plenty for me.

@PeppyPatti @TAB @Glisten @NatureLover

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I discovered mango lassi recently @Appleblossom

My tidying efforts faltered for several days but today I tackled papers Lots of filing, some shredding

@NatureLover

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