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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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..you may recognise yourself walking down the street now @Appleblossom lol ..😊

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lol @TAB

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got a sense of deja vu saying that , not the first time have had that thought maybe @Appleblossom

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oh @TAB some of my recent light chatty with women has been about ... oh ... same brand shoes ... same top etc ... in a good way. Never could be bothered in earlier days but now can at least be in a light social without always needing to go total D&M. Growing sense of humour acknowledges that if we did not cover ourselves there would be a lot of scarred for life casualties ... lol ... lining the streets. lol

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..not sure what D &M is @Appleblossom or there could be an Army of Appleblossoms marching through the streets ..

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Hello @Eve7 , @EternalFlower , @Appleblossom , @Dimity , @TAB

Looks like more rain coming here this week

Can't get to the dump because of all the rain and water over the bridge

Ohh well it can wait

Mum had a waterfall organment which she has not used for years, we tried to see it will work again --- nope , another thing to go to the dump

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Hi @Shaz51 hope the rain stops soon and you can have some nice weather

And get Ur stuff out

Hope Ur safe

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And look out for crocs re river @Shaz51 lol

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Ohh yes @TAB

There is a few

They called one CLIVE , he is sooo biggg

@Dimity , @EternalFlower , @Appleblossom , @Eve7

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Last name Palmer I suppose @Shaz51

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