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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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Woohoo - good job

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I am a bit disappointed. The aircon installer rang and said he got held up today and could he come first thing Monday morning. So now I have to get out of bed at sparrow’s fart because he will be here at 8am.

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That's disappointing for you @Oaktree. And 8am is a very early start.

I've just been lining up times and dates with a helper to deal with more of my backlog of boxes from storage.

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I hope you have better luck tomorrow @Oaktree .

I got rid of a few more files over the weekend.

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Thanks @Dimity

I hope it is straight forward tomorrow

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@Dimity

The guys are here installing my aircon.

They are all business.

Didn’t waste time before drilling holes in my wall.

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Great! Hope you can start using it straight away.

@Oaktree

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I got rid of a few more files over the weekend. --- well done @Dimity , me too

how are you going with the aircons @Oaktree

went to the city again this morning for my hearing aid

you know -- sunny in the city , raining at home

Hello @Ru-bee , @Glisten , @Appleblossom , @Ainjoule

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Hi @Shaz51 🤗

Sounds like you've been having a productive day!

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Hello @Ru-bee , how are you going today ☺️

On the couch watching YouTube videos with a cuppa of coffee ☕️ now

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