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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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Yes, I'm planning on having a bit of a cleaning day tomorrow too @Shaz51 been doing it in dribs and drabs this week but not quite feeling like I've kept on top of it so tomorrow might be a bit of a reset day

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Oh dear. I've lost track of time again.

Have achieved minimum housework goal less than half the time this month so far.

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Working at getting back on track. Achieved minimum quota over weekend. I'll keep persevering. Big effort needed.

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I'm back at square 1 re decluttering.

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@Dimity hey dimity, life is hard.

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So this week I did some decluttering. Now that I've started I hope to continue.

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I'm hankering for a healthy dose of decluttering... once I have current worries better under control. I guess that's either procrastinating or pacing myself.

Another option is doing a little each day, like I used to

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Hi @Dimity

You should see my kitchen table. I just keep making piles.

All my Tafe stuff seems to end up on it. I need to decide what I need to keep and what I can throw away.

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There's plenty of time for that @Oaktree . Give yourself a pat on the back for being nearly finished.

I still have old notes from studying but am gradually getting rid of them. They're "aspirational clutter" now, it's not realistic to think I'll use them again.

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The SIMPLE technique

S — Sort like with like: Group similar items together to see what’s taking up the most space (and whether it deserves to).

I — Identify what to keep: Once everything’s laid out, decluttering happens naturally — you’ll spot duplicates, broken bits and long-forgotten items.

M — Make a home for it: Some things will clearly be in the wrong place. Re-home them where they make the most sense for easy access and practicality.

P — Put it in containers: The simplest way to make a space look instantly tidier and more organised.

L — Label it: A declutterer’s best friend, labels keep things in their place and make your storage look satisfying too.

E — Establish a routine: Build these steps into a rhythm that works for you, so staying organised becomes second nature.

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