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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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Fingers crossed for you @Oaktree I hope you have enough time and space to do it all.

Years ago someone on my Avon round loaded their houseful of stuff into a removal van while they got new carpet down.

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@Dimity

I think we are winning. We are moving a few things and then taking breaks. Watching Marie Kondo on Netflix whilst we do it to give us motivation. I don’t think anything really brings me joy but those things are useful.

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Well done @Oaktree . Attagirl, you can do it. Keep at it.

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Thanks @Dimity

How are your sorting efforts going?
What are you doing with the boxes in your hallway? I love Marie Kondo! She is just so sweet.

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I really liked her book @Oaktree .

I've left the boxes for now, they're books and quite heavy, too heavy for me really. I'm in a bit of a pickle about all the boxes I have in different places as I won't be allowed to lift more than 5 kg.

If the handyman needs them moved he can move them...

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Having to do so much in a short time is really overwhelming. Good on you for keeping at it. I tend to procrastinate things but for this I don’t know how much time I have.

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@Dimity

I only have tomorrow to finish. The work crew are coming at 7am Thursday morning. Eek…

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Wow @Oaktree good luck to you and hubby

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@Dimity @Oaktree you are both so inspiring to me 🫂

I have started tidying up my loungeroom as a result of your awesome efforts. Thank you 😊 😍

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Go you @ENKELI

Well done.

We moved a lot of stuff this morning but the guy rang and said he had an emergency job come up for tomorrow so now we have until Tuesday night to finish up. Thank goodness

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