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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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Well good night @TAB I'll hit the hay.

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okay @Dimity bit warm here still but see how I go re bed

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So today I had help with the garden and I started on a box of scrapbooks and news clippings. Then had a long talk with a family member who encouraged me to think about selling up. The small decisions in decluttering are hard. He said I'd find the decision-making in renovating impossible as proved by my years of avoidance and procrastination... aka depression. But how then can I decide to drastically downsize and move to a new area. He offered help next week. I guess I might discover value meaning and purpose in my life this week... or I might not. I'll see what I can do.

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..no rush @Dimity ??

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He's offered a working bee next week while people are off work @TAB . I'll have to get my head around it.

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oh okay @Dimity thought you were moving house in a hurry.

guess he will be available other times unless he just has a point to prove .

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That's true @TAB. I'm grateful for the offer but didn't expect it and it's thrown me a bit off balance. It's a bit scary. Thanks.

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hmm well, sleep on it then take it as offered I guess , no need to look a gift horse in the mouth @Dimity

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Thanks @TAB . Yes I'll try to settle, it's past 2am here. Good night

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Ok 11pm here . Going a bit spare as can't recharge my phone lol nite @Dimity
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