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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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Haha @RedHorse lol

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Hello @RedHorse @Shaz51 @EternalFlower @TAB I think I'm making progress. I've given away my old aquarium setup on a local FB group and have worked out a plan for some of the books. Diabetes Australia apparently have a pick-up service. And today a plumber replaced my faulty cistern. I hid some of the clutter in the bedroom so I'll have to deal with it before i go to bed.

An electrician is coming next week.

It's giving me butterflies but I'll only have extra mental health support for 6 weeks so I'll do what I can in that time.

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Well done on the systematic tidying !!

Ur doing so well.

I recently did my skincare, and put the items in cute boxes

It's the komono category in Konmari ♥

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Well done @Dimity ❤

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@EternalFlower that sounds very satisfying. Congrats on reaching that stage. I'd like to restart Konmari once I've cleared the decks a little.

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I think the 6 weeks is an OK amount of time @Dimity don't put too much pressure on urself, tidying is hard

Thanks for the tag

Hi @Shaz51

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Thanks @Shaz51. I hope you're doing OK rearranging your house.

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Well Done @Dimity

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Thanks @TAB . I hope you're doing OK tonight, and got home without too much hassle. Look after yourself.

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Thanks @Dimity 😸✅😎

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