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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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..well maybe it can brighten up you van @RedHorse lol 😎

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Definitely @TAB

I'm no longer procrastinating, I am listening to music 🎶 lol

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.. ha ha ha ..good one @RedHorse lol

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How are you today @TAB ? Hope you're making progress with your knee

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interesting @Dimity I just struggle getting started..

just did dishes tonight had not done in days, kitchen not quite so scary now lol

bedding was due for a change 4 days ago ha ha maybe tomorrow inbetween bung knees , covid , diverticulitis etc seem to have been in bed asleep or in front of tv or computer all week lol, okaynot that much different to usual ha ha lol, just not allowed out til saturday think

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hmm, maybe, but its very very slow progress if any @Dimity thanks for asking, and prob only due to isolation as dont have to get in and out of car, driving to shop seemed to be making it worse last few times. I asked for more advice, they just said oh did you do physio? ok they referred me to physio who has not been in touch with me ha ha

anyhoo, very scary re going back to work whenever I do again and will have to do some serious physio

had no pain most of 2 weeks before went back to work, should have stopped after it began hurting again, would have got in trouble if i did

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Oh no @TAB you're really under the weather. Hope you can shake off the covid in a few days. You'll be watching what you eat I guess. I used to get IBS and found what I ate made a massive difference.

I've been better at keeping up with the washing up and washing. I just need to get onto the rest of the housework. Daylight saving ends this weekend so the days will seem much shorter.

Take it easy @TAB .

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Hmm physio depends on what's wrong you don't want to make it worse @TAB . Do you get any relief from heat packs or icing?

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@Dimity not sure I really have covid, only did RAT test at home, then followed current procedure, did another test few days later was negative who knows lol

had a couple naps today, struggled waking, then all hot and gut cramps and had to go , so body is fighting something guess dunno

thanks for talking. The usual tomorrow is another day lol

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