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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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Good luck with all that paperwork @Dimity !

Wow, 3 months recovery time, that's a lot. 🫂

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Cleaning - tidying - decluttering - death cleaning - it all has to be done but it's mostly still too hard. When I had the extra weeks in hospital my home help arrangements fell through so aren't happening.

One day I'll start again.

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Tomorrow?

Kitchen table

Coffee table

I have to start somewhere

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..theres always tomorrow @Dimity 😊.. I remember small flat used to live in 20 plus years ago. I wouldnt let people come inside as floor covered in stuff. not quite at that level here

kitchen def cluttered looking around tho. maybe a quick 'go' at sideboard and kitchen table lol

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I did a spot of decluttering in the kitchen. Wish I'd done more but hey it's a start.

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Tomorrow I'll try to bring in all the bins and tackle the tables again. Mainly papers. I can barely read them. Gp said see optometrist but I've just about given up.

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@Dimity given up seeing an optometrist?

That will make the papers on the table redundant and straight into the recycling bin 👏🏼

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@Glisten 2 options file or discard. Medical records so erring on side of caution.

Bad day with plumbing spills continuing.

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@Dimity

You are doing well.

Don’t stress too much

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I was shifting clutter from one room to another when dang it a heap fell off the makeshift tabletop onto the floor.

I'm getting nowhere.

None of my goals and deadlines have worked. But I'd like to make a big difference over the next 6 weeks, which is supposed to be the second half of my recovery time

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