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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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Scents of lilac and flowering citrus on my walk yesterday @TAB...

Hope you accomplished your goal with the boxes. My new goal is daily weeding but I could do with a brush cutter. I've been trying for weeks to get a gardener.

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There were a few scents on my walk but could not place them @Dimity I forgot the boxes. Been napping. Will re visit tomorrow.
Try not to stress about garden

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I'm worried about the blackberries @TAB

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Think they grow wild @Dimity pretty hard to k!ll

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got 2 boxes done around 5am @Dimity lol wasnt much in them at all, plus amended my tax, been tidying up , getting rubbish ready for trip to bins etc

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That was an early start @TAB. Well done, you've done well. Got a phone call from the gardener/handyman this morning, he'll have a look next week.

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I went back to sleep afterwards @Dimity running out of steam again real quick lol Thanks. Glad you got gardener

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Hi @Dimity and @TAB 🙋

I've been AWOL due to very low mood recently but am glad you are both making some progress.

Nothing happening here except procrastination, anxiety and tears and a bad case of cabin fever - the last due to continuing rain. Who am I kidding I rarely get out of bed even on a fine day?

I'm glad to hear that you keep on keeping on with your tidying and walking. I need to drag myself out of this pit.

Take care,

RedHorse 🌹🐴

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cant think of better way to be depressed @RedHorse I got cod liver oil for vit D (bloods said my cabin fever had dropped levels to 'borderline') plu make my self go out most days even if have 2 naps lol went to shop to treat myself just now, I was in car w angry at world person who wanted to be in cabin lolo

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Was wondering who you were in car with @TAB, took me awhile to realise that you were talking about yourself...

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