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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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@Oaktree , how are you going with your Tidying

my mr shaz is finding it very hard to throw things away @Dimity , @amber22

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It's hard to throw away things we like and things we think might be useful @Shaz51 . At the moment I'm going through different stuff - some letters and papers that remind me of old family conflicts. They'd been stored away for years. It's painful seeing them but it will be really good to let them go.

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sending you awesome understanding hugs @Dimity , my mum is in hospital and i am finding it sooo very hard to remove any of mum`s stuff from the house

@amber22 , @tyme , @FloatingFeather

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yes my @Dimity , it does take courage to remove these things and i ammm finding it sooo hard as my mum is only at the hospital

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@Shaz51 @Dimity

My tidying is going slowly, more thinking about it than actual doing. One tiny step at a time. This thread inspires me though.

Meggle

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OHHH @Oaktree sometimes it is better to go slowly and gently each day my friend xxx

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@Shaz51 it's not easy. I still have some of Dad's stuff and he passed away just over ten years ago. Living in your mum's house you must be surrounded by so much of hers, but it's good you've been able to bring some of your own things out of storage.

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ohhh thanks my darling @Dimity , it is soo hard as I have my stuff inbetween my mums stuff

i amm finding it soo hard too let go of some things xoxo

@tyme

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I agree @Shaz51

slowly but surely. The tortoise wins

Meggle

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slowly but surely. The tortoise wins ---- sure does my wonderful friend @Oaktree xxxx

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