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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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Crikey @tyme that was only a few days ago. That's hardly worth a comment 🤣

Although I know you are a minimalist, so probably very obvious to you

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Hahahah @Till23 ... If I keep saying that, then I'll never get it done!

I need to do a lot of ironing. I've washed everything and just need to iron it now.

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Rediscovering tabletops... rethinking part of the garden...

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been going since got up

  • cat bowls cleaned
  • table more clear
  • dishes done
  • rubbish to bin
  • flammable stuff in wood heater
  • cleaned cupboard door.
  • cleaned inside of microwave door had been bugging me

..seemed like more .. lol

@Dimity @Oaktree @Glisten

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Well done @TAB

Glad you've still got the cat. A while back I think you said he goes walkabout sometimes

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oh, cat still does go away, just not as often or for as long as once did @Dimity he went away for 24hrs at least 2x this week already, didnt sleep here or anything, or eat at least one of days. other one he would just appear , eat and leave

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Huge effort @TAB y did real good 👍🏼

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Thx @Glisten did another 30mins on smaller stuff in same area, still messy lol. cleaned stock pot been sitting on stove and put away lol

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Do you feel better for getting it done ✅?

@TAB

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15mins ago looked at woodpile and thought 'eff that' re splitting wood for fire. 10mins ago got up and went out splitting lol @Glisten its weird . took way less out of me than normal

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