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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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Yes @TAB a good routine is important. I'm getting there. And being able to detach from stuff.

How's the road trip? Are you at your destination now?

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yes @Dimity um I stopped hey .. body achey , hadnt been sleeping well, plus stressing a bit w traffic. doing last bit tomorrow, then few days to see houses first hand, then to adelaide to catch up with a couple people and look at accom options for when come back again, also brought stuff to drop off at rels til get own place.. so car will be a lot emptier on way home, ideally do quick clean up on van, sort legal stuff and come back here. Legal stuff could drag out or require me to be there in person , not sure, asked lawyers, they just ignored me, they are good at that.

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Sounds like you feel more energised, @Dimity ? That's good news...

Can your 6 month goal/ deadline be extended?

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@NatureLover definitely not energised... still struggling a bit but trying to get on with things. There's no cut-off date but a confluence of factors is making things pretty difficult and it can't go on indefinitely..I'm out of my depth healthwise emotionally and financially. And probably lack the cognitive capacity to organise my way out of it So I muddle on.

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hee yah @Dimity can you get help somehow ??

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I'm paying a support worker @TAB but haven't tackled my paperwork yet. I was chugging along until I got derailed a month ago when the ground shifted and the goalposts moved I've been too close to it to have perspective. I should take a project management approach - I vaguely remember PERT and Gantt charts. The main timebound pressures are interpersonal and financial..

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Well hope things work out soon @Dimity no pressure .

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@Dimity wrote:

@NatureLover definitely not energised... still struggling a bit but trying to get on with things. There's no cut-off date but a confluence of factors is making things pretty difficult and it can't go on indefinitely..I'm out of my depth healthwise emotionally and financially. And probably lack the cognitive capacity to organise my way out of it So I muddle on.


Sorry to hear, @Dimity 😞 Sending good wishes for you... 💚

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Hello @TAB I've lost track of your news - have you found a house in SA?

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times like this makes me wish I looked harder for Boss Hogg GIF for ' Good News,..' .. @Dimity lol

Um yes got house on way back to WA now to move out . Not much left. Plus going to try 8 days work w long hours and good rate got offered few days ago .

Sorry been busy dealing with other people shared living spaces etc

Mostly post in tabalugas morning thread and music thread

Hope you're going okay

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