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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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Inching forwards. Took a load to the waste transfer station.

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@Dimity

That’s great!

Well done!!!

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Hi @NatureLover @Oaktree @Shaz51 and anyone/everyone following along

I feel the need for some tidying magic again!

Life is overwhelming and I'd like to find sanctuary. A safe space.

I've been doing dribs and drabs. It doesn't feel like "home" yet.

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Hello @Till23

Just a cheerio from this old thread.

It's nothing deep or meaningful. I started it for self-motivation and people sometimes share projects or achievements.

It's a bit of a backwater of the forums but it feels safe.

Currently I'm revisiting old paperwork.

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Thanks for the tag @Dimity

It’s good that you have your own space on the forums where you feel safe.

I felt I had to run around and do a bit of tidying up before the roofer came, in case he needed to get up the manhole into the roof cavity.
The manhole is in the bathroom which is fine, but that’s across the hall from my junk room. Lucky I could just shut that door.

The leak is in the kitchen which is also fine, but the dining room has boxes that I brought back from dad’s when we were clearing his place. Of course they have sat pretty much in the same place as when I came back from Dad’s. I must go through them.

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@Dimity @Till23

I enjoy this backwater of the forums. I really need to get motivated and do some cleaning again. I have been so unmotivated lately.

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Hi @Oaktree yes I can understand that unmotivated feeling!

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@Till23 @Oaktree I think I'm motivated but not energised.

And highly distractible to the point perhaps of dissociation... I disconnect.

I'm just clueless. I know the why but not the what or the how; and the when gets away from me.

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I completely understand this @Dimity

I want to do things but I just can't seem to "get" to it!

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@Dimity @Till23 , I need to get to tidying too. I haven't sorted things out since returning.

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