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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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Good luck with your cataract ops @GezzaP . Are they soon?

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Yes quite soon @Dimity . First eye 4th June, 2nd eye 2nd July. My friend had his done over 3 days but mine are spread out din’t know why. According to my health fund I’m covered for this surgery only might have to pay small amount on anaesthesia.

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@GezzaP you're lucky. I've found surgeons charge a massive gap fee.

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Yes @Dimity . The surgeon is being very generous, but I pay a lot for the top health cover. May have to pay excess and for anaethetist.

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I don't pay any excess on day procedures @GezzaP so fingers crossed for you

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When I rang they said no excess so should be fine @Dimity .

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@Oaktree @Shaz51 @NatureLover @Chantarelle I'm gingerly catching up after doing very little for a fortnight (staph infection). Massive kitchen clean up, still catching up with laundry. Have done a smidgen of decluttering. Steeling myself for tasks on the months-old to-do list. Haven't tackled the garden yet apart from a bit of sweeping (I think I must have blackbirds again).

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Culling some old study files.

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Gave away more of my craft stash

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hello and hugs @Dimity

well done for getting little things done 😍

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