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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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@Oaktree my kitchen effort (washing up and tidying) helped. I did an hour then had to go out for an appointment.

Tomorrow I'll do more - I'll tackle the bathroom.

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@Dimity

Great job. An hour is a lot! I just mentioned to my daughter that I was going to check in on you. She mentioned that she was surprised when she came home last night that the bench was clean.

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@Oaktree I still have files and folders on the kitchen table. Over the years they've spawned and multiplied and I have some in every room. I'm working to reorganise and reduce them. My shredder is good.

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@Dimity

I have to clear the kitchen table and on top of the telly. Might work on that tonight. Thanks for helping me out with some motivation

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@ENKELI despite @Dimity‘s fantastic organisation skills being my PA.
The mosquito 🦟 that woke me up at 2:45am and the 37*degrees won the day.

I cleaned a saddle and put in a support panel for the white wooden blinds. Really, really need those blinds up 🥵

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@Dimity @Glisten @ENKELI @TAB @Shaz51

I failed to do just one thing yesterday. Trying to whip up some motivation to do something today. How are you going @Dimity ?

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Hi @Oaktree how are you? I've done a bit of tidying today but not enough and haven't touched the backlog. I think I'll go rake up some gum leaves for the green bin collection then tonight try to figure out where to start in the livingroom.

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Hi @Dimity

I am well but I am feeling like I am not getting anything done. I did tidy up the table a little earlier because my daughter was trying to wrap presents. Need to try harder

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Finding that work space was a start @Oaktree . Maybe I could start with the coffee table. Did you tackle the stuff on your TV?

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@Dimity

No I didn’t and the kitchen bench needs clearing again. People, including myself, just dumps stuff on there

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