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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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i just took tyres to recycling , rang about where to take old radiator and fuel can.(been making back of my house look like a dump last year or so

got rid of 2huge bags of deposit cans, posted parcel with old phones to donate , had been on cupboard for a year poss.

took 3 bags mainly of brand new clothes dont fit got from internet. got some free kindling on way home Karma ?

@Oaktree @Dimity @Chantarelle @Shaz51

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Well done @Oaktree and @TAB that's an excellent way to end the week.

I'm in a slump so it's nice to read of your successes.

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making hay while the sun shines @Dimity i had to keep going or would go back to procrastinating. off to bed now lol .I'm stuffed

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I just moved all the washing baskets (containing washing) out of my daughter’s room. Man they were heavy. Just need to move a few more things out, wash the bedding and vacuum the room.

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@Oaktree you have done wonders

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Sounds a big job @Oaktree . Hope you have somewhere to put the stuff (that's always the catch).

Hope your studies are going well.

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..look at you ! @Oaktree , peer guide ..

please tell me you are riding your bike 😊

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@TAB

Actually I was a peer guide last year. I resigned but they haven’t reassigned my username yet.

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@Oaktree pretty good re peer guide

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ha ha had fallen tree branch over neighbours fence prob 2 mths now. just lifted it off. ok was smaller up close, plus housos ahd cut it off near fence ha ha ha @Meowmy @Dimity @Chantarelle @Shaz51

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