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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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@Oaktree 3 boxes 📦

📦 Keep

📦 Give away

📦 Bin

Don’t think about it. Tape the box 📦 and don’t go back into the box 📦

Ready Set Go

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I don’t have any boxes @Glisten

Don’t even think I have garbage bags.

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@Dimity @Glisten @TAB @Shaz51 @Appleblossom

I could definitely do a 27 fling boogie!

Grab a bag and find 27 things around your home to throw away…

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@Oaktree I don’t own 27 things 😂

I don’t even own a dinner set.

0 household items - None

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27 pieces of paper to throw out here @Oaktree @Glisten 😎

hello @Dimity , @Oaktree , @TAB , @Appleblossom

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@Oaktree @Glisten @Shaz51 I reckon I can find 27 papers to throw out too

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@Shaz51 You’re a godsend! “27 pieces of paper”.
Reminded me of what I needed to do today.

Thank you xx

G

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@Glisten @Dimity @Shaz51 @TAB @Appleblossom @NatureLover

So far I have thrown out 7 things, another 20 to go.

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Done! I kept going and threw out 44.

@Oaktree @Glisten @Shaz51

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Way to go @Dimity 😊:ok_hand:

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