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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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@Glisten I guess I've lost track of old interests. I'm hoping to rekindle some as the stuff surfaces. My progress seems glacial.

I follow the news and occasionally write to my reps on matters close to my heart - mainly environmental, sometimes social. Maybe that counts as a hobby. Haven't done much creative for a very long time.

Today I put my new grout brush to work. I also sorted a few books but only identified one boxful for donation so I'll persevere.

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@Dimity that is good day’s progress. You did well!

I’m so sorry I can’t keep my eyes open.

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Took 3 boxes and a bag to opshop today.

Bought 2 plants for the garden.

I'll try to deal with some papers next. And there's always housework.

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I seem to be spot cleaning kitchen floor once a week, but some slob who lives here keeps spilling cr@p all over it again, so rarely looks clean ,despite being cleaned regularly. now what's with that .. lol (yes I live alone) ..

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LOL I could blame the cat @TAB but he doesn't drink coffee. I need to mop too.

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.. I still remember the disappointment when mop ordered on internet turned up , like half the mop bit had been cut off. still works 16 months later tho lol @Dimity not exactly bee over-worked tho ha ha

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@Dimity 👏🏼 Nice work!

@TAB VAX Steam mop all the way.

G

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i want a steam mop for inside of my windscreen @Glisten

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Why @TAB ? Windscreens aren’t that big. They are awesome for house windows.

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cos cannot get gunk off them?? re windscreens @Glisten

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