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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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@Dimity @Glisten @NatureLover @TAB @Complex123

Hey guys. I picked up stuff off the floor. Swept. Didn’t mop (thinking of mopping tomorrow). Cleared and cleaned the table, bench and half the sink. Also cleaned the toilet. Got my son and his fiance visiting tonight so it was good motivation to do some cleaning. The place looks much better!

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Well done @Oaktree . I put on a couple of washes - bad timing as there were storms and downpours this afternoon.

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@Dimity

Well done, maybe you can get the washing dry tomorrow. Main thing is that you did it! x

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Hooray for dryers @Oaktree it's all dry and put away

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@Dimity

Oh great that’s a win then

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@Oaktree @NatureLover @Shaz51 @tyme today I started decluttering a tabletop of papers and folders. I'll try to persevere with the decluttering. I have 7weeks until major surgery when I'll be out of action for a while. No housework or lifting for 6 weeks, recovered after 3 months, but no more heavy lifting or strenuous gardening ever. But I have soooo many boxes, and so much stuff to do in the garden it's scary.

I need a Plan of Action. I think I do best when I get into a routine. At least it worked for starting to walk regularly (I still do). I need to get over procrastination/tiredness/lack of motivation/feeling overwhelmed. Everything I've tried (but failed) to do on this thread before.

@TAB @Former-Member

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@Dimity

Hey,

I need to get organised and do some cleaning up ready for Christmas day.

You can do it!

Just take one day at a time.

Good luck for your surgery

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Thanks @Oaktree .

Let's see what we can do this week!

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@Dimity

Let’s challenge ourselves to do one thing each day. Tomorrow I will work on clearing the bench in the kitchen and cleaning it

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Game on, @Oaktree . I'll concentrate on the kitchen too.

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