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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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I've been here over half my life @TAB so a lot of stuff just accumulated. Found some nice surprises today - some photos and some little paintings my grandmother did.

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Gosh, yeah I had only been 5 years at last place, but had started collecting @Dimity lol, thats good re memories

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Way to go @TAB , @Dimity

I have closed the door to all our second load which we have put into the spare room for now xxx

@Delicatessen , @EternalFlower. @RedHorse , @hanami

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It's good you can get to it in your own good time @Shaz51 . I've had stuff shut in my spare room and more in storage. It intrigues the cat.

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Yes @Dimity , cats Are funny , mind would inspect any changes I make and make sure to put some cat hair here and there @Former-Member 🤣😂

Wow this morning, Mr shaz decided to throw things out of the little shed and we had filled up the green bin full 😲

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@Shaz51 and @Dimity I could talk about the cats! Ours also get freaked out by change (even moving a chair!). Reminds me of me hehe

Sounds like you've both had lovely days!

I'm here on a Saturday which is nice! and had a very relaxed crafter-noon with some friends

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I filled a green bin today too @Shaz51.

Yes cats are characters @Former-Member . Mine's just reminding me it's his dinner time.

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Way to go @Dimity , well done for today

🤣😂 yep @Former-Member , how many furbabies do you have

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yeah wow @Dimity, that's a lot of green waste to move!

And @Shaz51 I have two beautiful fur babies - Stella is about 7 and the gray, fluffy one. And Lacey (my forums namesake) is 2 very rascally

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Soo beautiful @Former-Member your cats are ❤

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