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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 guess so @Former-Member Ipulled another clanger just now,told myself drs appt was on phone , it was face to face so may have to wait a week for pain meds now ha ha lol

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Oh no @TAB

That’s no good re doctors appointment, I hope they can fit you in somehow today. Pain meds are pretty important. Sorry you got mixed up.

Well done on your weight loss @Former-Member

I have a lot to lose. I could do with losing 50%

Meggle

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yeah not good @Oaktree plus have to go out shortly so might miss the call STress levels arghh lol

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Okay dr just rang, all sorted @Former-Member @Oaktree off to chemist then appointment

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Thanks @Oaktree I've been obese most of my adult life. Was told the medication I'm on was the "fat drug" and spoke to people doing umpteen bench presses and walking miles and miles to no avail. So I gave up before I even started. I think its something to do with being on diabetes medication which helps with weightloss, my earthing mat and exercise. But yes am getting there now. I'm really surprising myself.

@TAB don't stress, you got your GP and now your pain meds. Just try to relax, lovely. Things will begin to settle after the eclipse. I did read that people in the astro community are feeling achey, a bit off and disenfranchised under this influence

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@moderator I've lost track.

Tidy (adjective) : having everything ordered and arranged in the right place, or liking to keep things like this

Hope ur OK @NatureLover @Delicatessen @EternalFlower @Oaktree @Appleblossom @Shaz51 @tyme @hanami

I'm feeling defeated @Former-Member @TAB

In my decluttering journey I'm confronting a lot of past and continuing trauma, and trying to support someone close with a shared history. At the moment I feel like walking away from this thread and the forums in general.

Dimity

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Oh no @Dimity

Don’t do that!

progress is never linear it comes with ups and downs, break throughs and setbacks.

Sending love and hope!

Meggle

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Ho K @Dimity well hope you hang around says me selfishly , but do what you have to I guess.

I've been on here nearly 7 years now .. hard to believe and would never have thought so.

the purpose remains generally the same ,...... inches to miles and all of that while living day to day...

https://youtu.be/XonFZjuyc6E

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@Dimity

I would miss you! But totally do what’s right for you. I took a break from the forums myself a while back.

I am sorry that you are experiencing trauma and generally a hard time.

I am here if you want to talk.

Meggle

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