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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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Sounds good @Former-Member mechanic said oil warning nothing just reset code

I mentioned a couple other things to look at they said a/c fine hes going to do front brakes . Other mechanics been saying that for years lol . Pick up this afternoon

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That’s great @Former-Member

You are on fire.

I ran errands this morning and have the dentist this afternoon so no actual cleaning for me today. Hopefully I will get inspired soon.

Meggle

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Don't neglect getting your car serviced regularly, it will end up costing you more in the end @TAB I noticed in The Age newspaper the other day people can't afford repairs to their cars owing to the rising costs of living and are setting themselves up for hefty bills in future. Maybe just put $50 a week in a car repair account so you have money to meet your servicing bills that is what a female mechanic recommended.

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Yes I'm surprising myself @Oaktree. I hope things go well for you today and the dentist doesn't put a hole in your budget. TAB got me to sign up for insurance extras so I'm covered for dental since last year. I just brought the bins in and have been reading a book. May go and watch some journalism then cook dinner

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Hi @Former-Member

I do have major dental on my silver HBF plan. You never can tell how much they are going to charge out of pocket though. I also have gap saver so that should help.

I hope it doesn’t cost too much.

Thanks for the kind wishes that it goes well!

Meggle

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wow way to go my awesome @Former-Member xoxox

Hello and hugs @Dimity , @Oaktree , @TAB , @NatureLover

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Hello fellow tidying magicians

@tyme @moderator

Please indulge me.

With all due respect, I'd like this thread to be a safe space for exchanging stories and mutual support for people wanting to tidy, needing to declutter and/or wrestling with hoarding issues.

Some social interaction is only natural and to be welcomed but there are other threads for ongoing chitchat such as Good Morning.

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ohhh very true @Dimity , I do totally agree my friend

@moderator , @tyme , @FloatingFeather , @amber22 , @Paperdaisy , we would like to keep this thread as ~the magic of tidying ~ please xoxoxo

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ohh how are you going today my awesome friend @Dimity xxxxx

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No worries @Dimity

meggle

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