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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

You are still recovering.

Dont be too hard on yourself.

Sorry the pile fell off the table.

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It's been too difficult lately. I've reverted to an old strategy of cleaning up the neighbourhood. Lots of SnapSendSolve reports and bags of litter that I've picked up.

I'm still restricted in what I can do and I'm still taking daytime naps. I've had no household help for a couple of months, and had only 2 sessions total before that.

I think I need help but there isn't any. Maybe it's all in my head and I need therapy but I'm scared of going back to the therapist.

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@Dimity

Well done on picking up rubbish around the neighbourhood. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Let yourself recover

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..what @Oaktree said @Dimity but clear your sink and sideboards b4 going to bed !!

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I'm ashamed to say I wash up in the mornings @TAB .

Thanks for your ongoing support @Oaktree , I hope your studies are going well.

Today I cleared some papers. A small win but it had no visible impact.

I got a quote on removing some tall old stuff from the backyard to give me more light.

@NatureLover

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..I wash dishes when none left if thats what you meant @Dimity

I try and concentrate on what I can do now, as opposed to what I thought I could do, stopped and moved to something else

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Wise words @TAB . "I try and concentrate on what I can do now, as opposed to what I thought I could do, stopped and moved to something else." Mostly I don't even start.

I'm realising stuff I can't do like shift plants in the garden and wheel a bin of lawn clippings.

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I spot cleaned floor, did dishes and got bin out @Dimity not much else. Will try and tick a few things not day to day things off tomorrow

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Sounds good @TAB

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I found a work around online for printer that wont print just cos 2 colours empty @Dimity was happy til tried it. didnt work. felt like throwing printer in bin, not really worth replacing ink, same price as new printer. might get a laser instead, but not yet.

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