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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 cleaned out the bottom shelf yesterday. I was brutal. And later found that I’d ditched my house mates sarsaparilla that he’d bought two weeks ago. A replacement has yet to be found this close to Christmas. D’oh!,

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Oops @Delicatessen Hope all goes well with your festivities tomorrow.

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Hello @Dimity , @Delicatessen , @TAB. @EternalFlower , @Eve7

A bit more tiding up or just moving things to another spot might be what it is called

Waiting for the ☔ rain to stop so we can do a trip to the dump

But they say more rain in coming for us

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Hi @Shaz51 hope ur rain 🌧️🌧️ cleared, a little is a good way to go.

I cleared out my wallet today. Gotta dispose of the junk but it's much cleaner now, just kept the cards I needed and throughout all the loyalty cards gathering dust...

I think this is the valuables section for Kondo for me....credit cards and documents. One thing done!

@Dimity @Delicatessen

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Well done @EternalFlower @Shaz51.

I'm planning to make a big effort over the next few days.

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Hello @Dimity , @EternalFlower , @Delicatessen , @TAB , @Eve7

Have some things ready for the op shop. But have to wait until they open again

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That's good @Shaz51 , I'm sure they'll appreciate it

The OP shop told me they get busy this time of year.

Not sure if they're open tomorrow but hope u can get Ur stuff out

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I have a bag ready to go too @Shaz51 slowly making a dent in my clothing pile

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Well done @Shaz51 @Eve7 . I've been putting off going through my wardrobe. But I've made good progress on decluttering the carport.

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Filled a big bag of my old clothes and put in charity bin

@Shaz51 @Dimity @Eve7 @Delicatessen @EternalFlower

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