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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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..just did some exercises on floor now .. @Dimity hope yr going okay

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Good on you @TAB . I've been too darned depressed/lazy/out of it to stir my stumps to do anything. Heading for bed.

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..do wat ya gots ta do @Dimity place is still disaster area here, just somree serious filth around fridge etc not on floor anymore lol

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Glad you got the room already and set to go @Oaktree . How exciting! Looking forward to hearing how the visit goes.

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@tyme

My daughter is not visiting. She is moving home to live. She will be here at least a year while she decides on her next move

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Returning home from years of study overseas is a big step for all of you @Oaktree and will take some adjustments.

Best wishes.

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@Oaktree wrote:

@tyme

My daughter is not visiting. She is moving home to live. She will be here at least a year while she decides on her next move


Ohhhhhh!!!! I didn't know she was returning to stay! That's so cool! How exciting for a parent to have their child return. If you don't mind me asking, how old is she?

No wonder you needed to tidy things up for her! @Oaktree

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@tyme

She is 25 and is very independent

@Dimity

Huge adjustment

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Hugs @Oaktree you've got this.

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Nice @Oaktree

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