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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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been a while since either Port has won a game @GezzaP SANFL lost to pe cker-eagles by 15 goals ugh

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The port sanfl team is headed for the spoon @TAB . Glenelg are 2nd I think.

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@Dimity That's exactly what I tell Bonnie! When I get home the first thing she does is complain that she's cold and I say you've got a fur coat, how do you think I feel 😂

@TAB Treats for not drinking, but forgot not to drink - oh how I relate! And then wonder why I don't lose any weight.

Lazy weekend for me though got a little bit done yesterday arv in a bit of a rage when the Suns lost the AFL in the dying minutes 😭

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same re weight @Chantarelle

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Big day of cleaning and decluttering. 4 hours. I can see parts of a tabletop, and I've emptied a box. I wonder if I can make this day 1 of another 40 day challenge (I was pleased with my efforts leading up to Easter).

@NatureLover @Shaz51 @Chantarelle @Oaktree

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Morning @Shaz51 , have a good day. Hope you slept better.

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That's a huge day, @Dimity ! Well done! 👏🙂

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Well done @Dimity 🥰

It was a better sleep last night @GezzaP , how about you

Morning @NatureLover , @TAB , @Chantarelle 😍

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I slept for 7 hours so pretty good thanks @Shaz51 . It is a dreary day here supposed to get strong winds and heavy rain. It is drizzling atm. I wanted to walk up the shop but don’t want to get wet so I guess I might miss out today. We’ll see.

Morning @NatureLover

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I managed to get a walk up the shop. It drizzled a bit but not much currently relatively clear @Shaz51 .

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