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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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@Oaktree wrote:

@Dimity @Chantarelle @TAB @Shaz51 @tyme

After trying to get motivated for weeks, last night I swept and mopped the activity, dining rooms and kitchen. Just now I swept and mopped the lounge room floor. I even moved the couches. Feeling proud of myself. This weekend we have to move stuff back into the kitchen areas. Also make room in my daughter’s room as she is coming home on Wednesday.


Nice work! @Oaktree

What an accomplishment 🙂

I feel tired just reading what you've done lol.

How exciting that your daughter will be there on Wed. Any plans for her?

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Wow! Cool @TAB !

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@tyme

I just finished cleaning my daughter’s room. I just need to buy her 2 new pillows and clean her fan and put those back in her room

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..I grew up with Brady Bunch @tyme , loved the revisited movie as well, ha ha

..hope yr riding yr MC @Oaktree ...

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@TAB

No not riding yet. I lost my confidence a bit in December because my instructor pushed me to do something I was not comfortable with and I fell off. I need to find a new instructor that I am comfortable with

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..ride by yourself maybe @Oaktree who cares about instructors

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Well done on getting the room organised @Oaktree .

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I cleaned gunk off floor around fridge and cupboards , like may months worth. @Dimity

@Oaktree .. something in brain said 'enough' ..also cleaned a patch in bedroom doorway

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Good work @TAB

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