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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 think mine was a long way from the original @TAB it had mango banana and vanilla yoghurt but it was yummy

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okay @Dimity

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Thats good @Dimity. Yes chakra work can change your psychological and behavioural terrain for the better. The psychologist I mentioned said her clients weren't making progress until they addressed chakra issues.

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Slow progress. Trawling again through papers from past work and study. Painful reminders of old ambitions, tied to people and places long gone.

Trying to stare down looming decisions about my future.

Meanwhile I'm shuffling boxes.

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Chuck them in bin and Move On @Dimity ....

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Trying to @TAB . Bit hard when there doesn't seem anywhere to move on to.

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Myeah hearing that but if its shit why keep it??? @Dimity

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I guess keeping it was a security blanket of what I knew @TAB then for ages I just closed the door on it and never dealt with it.

Now I'm dragging it out and looking at it before I toss it. I'm keeping a little bit that either I like or I might be able to do something with.

It's been slow though. I want to see how much I can get done by late April when I'll be reassessed for cataract surgery. I've been having trouble reading and sewing.

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All the Best Wishes @Dimity hope you get things sorted. Just you tubing here

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@Dimity wrote:

I've been having trouble reading and sewing.


Very sorry to hear, @Dimity 😞

I too find papers hard to deal with and throw out. One solution I came up with was to scan or photograph the paper and then upload it onto my computer. A bit of a hassle but then I can throw the paper out.

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