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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

I will check in with you tomorrow afternoon and I will report on my progress

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Great!

@Oaktree

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Sounds serious @Dimity Hope you come up with a Plan. Maybe it involves getting help ,?

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@Dimity


I have a Christmas lunch tomorrow so was worried I wouldn’t get my agreed job done. So I went ahead and did it tonight. The bench is a bit wet but I am going to just let it dry by itself as I am not in a hurry to use it.

 

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One day at a time @Dimity

Make a list and cross them off as you go xx

When is your surgery? And I hope you have some help to help you

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@Dimity 👏🏼 YAY look at you go❣️ I sincerely hope your surgery goes smoothly.

I cannot paint the interior of an A-Frame in 40*degree heat, build furniture, make GP appointment, respond to Centrelink and my lawyer’s requests.

My physical, emotional and mental health must come first.

@Shaz51 @Oaktree @ENKELI

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A+ for Achievement @Oaktree !!! Totally clear and clean! I haven't started yet but there'll still be stuff as I can't fit it all in the cupboards. Since doctors orders to cut back tea and coffee drinking I have too many varieties of teabags to get through.

@Shaz51 @TAB I'm mulling what help would look like. I had an aged care assessment a couple of weeks ago but don't expect much if anything, and there's always a long wait. I went through an online platform to get help when I had my scary eye surgery coming up. This op is the first week of February so with the holiday season there's not much time to line up help preparing.

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you could still make enquiries ? @Dimity do you have a contact for accessing things ?

Hope it goes okay anyway

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Hugs @Glisten I can understand the overwhelm. One thing at a time, everything in its season and it's definitely not the season for painting.

Furniture sounds like a longterm project and maybe a respite from other hard slog since you enjoy it so much.

Booking Gp would be a priority to stay on top of physical and mental health - there might be more of a wait over the next few weeks so get in early.

Centrelink and lawyer sound daunting so pace yourself. Are they time-critical?

I need to break down my own tasks too but it's hard to get my head around what needs to be done. Mostly decluttering and doing as much heavy work as I can.

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@Glisten , I agree with @Dimity

Do what is most important first

@Dimity , stop drinking tea and coffee, why ?

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