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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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@GezzaP the logistics of major renovations are beyond me, and they may be uneconomic now given local planning changes. I should have done them years ago but was waylaid by a string of unfortunate events and ongoing depression. Procrastination and indecision continue.

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On an 8 day streak now of daily efforts. I hope I can keep it up. Not much progress but not going backwards.

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Today I lost my 10 day streak. I'm back where I started.

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@Dimity don't be hard on yourself sweetheart, you did 10 days and that is amazing. It's one day at a time. I have a friend who has no mental health issues and she struggles to clean regularly. To have MH issues and to try and motivate, that is a struggle in itself.

Well done on 10 days, tomorrow is another day. As the Japanese proverb says "Fall down 7 times, stand up 8"

You've got this! xoxo

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@Dimity wrote:

Today I lost my 10 day streak. I'm back where I started.


I completely understand why you might feel disheartened by this, but 10 days is SO impressive. Especially with everything you have been going through as of late. I absolutely second @ENKELI here. @Dimity

Big hugs to you both. 🥰

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Thanks @ENKELI @AuntGlow . I don't feel so bad now. It was the best I'd done in ages.

Next time I'd like to do more than the backlog of chores. I'd like to make inroads into the longterm clutter.

Today my counsellor said how good it was I'd joined 2 support groups on alternate weeks - a big step for me.

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@Dimity
Not back to where you started, you’re 10 days ahead already - your new starting point is miles ahead of what it was last time.

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Thanks @SleeplessRaven . A lot of it was just chores - I'd not been keeping up - but I did decide to toss out a few things. And I'm catching up in the garden.

My mood/activity tracker congratulated me on reaching Rookie level lol.

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@Dimity wrote:

Thanks @ENKELI @AuntGlow . I don't feel so bad now. It was the best I'd done in ages.

Next time I'd like to do more than the backlog of chores. I'd like to make inroads into the longterm clutter.

Today my counsellor said how good it was I'd joined 2 support groups on alternate weeks - a big step for me.


You will get there, I know you will. @Dimity

Yes, it's an amazing step towards building your social connections and engaging in activities that are stimulating. What days are your groups? And which one is this week? 🫶

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@Dimity ..my place looks like 'a bomb hit it' as my now 7 years departed mum might have said on seeing my mess

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