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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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Hi @Delicatessen nice to see you. I must admit I'm behind on the vacuuming and mopping. So I'll take that as a challenge (in a good way). I need to re-establish routines.

Enjoy your weekend and your mopping achievements!

Cheers

Dimity

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I worked from home today. Was very productive. Then got a smack from my house mate after he arrived home and noted I’d not emptied the dishwasher!

For those of who may have seen my last post, I didn’t do the mopping as tasked. My house mate got frustrated with my prioritisation and did it while I was out. Then smacked me for that too!! 😉

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I thought I replied to this Sorry @Dimity
Yeah I could have asked re advice. I was told just rest and try and build up walking the first time round

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@Dimity 😊 Hope you are okay

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It sounds difficult @Delicatessen if your house mate is pressuring you and you resent it or if they are being unreasonable. Personally I need more incentives and would almost certainly have higher standards if I had a house mate or visitors. At the same time I don't invite people as I'm ashamed. I guess that's a bit self-contradictory.

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I never used to let some visitors in tiny flat had for years @Dimity yeah need to know basis or whatever I was running with at the time lol

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Hi @TAB sorry I've been a bit low. I hope you're going OK with the funeral arrangements etc and your knee is holding up. My psychologist gave me a free session yesterday as she was a bit concerned. Thanks for the tag, I appreciate it.

I'm trying to get back to sorting some stuff and the cat likes the boxes. He gets into them and sits on top of them and has a good time.

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..poor puddy tat .. @Dimity .. yes knee okay, touch wood. thing others doing arranging here lol.

Gosh I hope I sleep when I get there lol

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Not sleeping is the pits @TAB I hope you can catch up. My sleep cycle is out of kilter but I get enough - maybe too much. It's about 1am here, tome I hit the hay.

Good night.

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Good Night @Dimity just gone to bed here. Hope you sleep okay xx
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