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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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So glad your progress has continued for several months @HenryX . I hope your wishes for improved family relationships and new projects are also realised, they're certainly good goals to work towards. Glad you can enjoy nature too... the wind and cloudscapes on your drive to the coast.

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My new neighbour has cut down the mature mockorange, red rose and guava in the front garden. I'm ashamed of how depressed I feel. Loss of beauty, loss of agency, loss of control. I can't sleep. I feel worthless. My late mother spent a lifetime making gardens and music and I've failed. My former neighbours and I planted the grounds but now very little is left. It's only taken 18 months to raze the garden but that's the story of our suburb and its changing demographic.

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I know house chores are meant to be a daytime thing but I'm sick of lying around and resting without sleeping. So because hygiene and cleanliness come hand in hand, I may as well do some chores just so I don't feel even more downtrodden than I already do. I'm a shut-in now, may as well keep my "cubbyhole" clean.

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If it makes you feel better @Former-Member go for it. I get some of my chores done in the evening. Hope you can then get to sleep.

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Hello @Lumara and welcome to this thread. I want to declutter and downsize to make my space more livable and as contingency planning to lessen the burden on my family. I'm currently working through books and files. What are you hoping to tackle?

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@Dimity .. I have really made a mess of gardens here

I despair,looking and thinking of them

Hope the rest of your Day goes Okay

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Thanks @TAB . I've been here for decades so had seen the garden grow. I also have a private backyard which I'll admit needs work.

Hope you're going OK in the WA heat and with work. I'm getting a/c quotes atm. We've got several hot days coming up.

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yeah , have made a mess of garden here re temperature etc a few years ago lol @Dimity

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It can be hard to keep up the watering @TAB . I've lost many plants and let the survivors take over. We're getting more and longer heatwaves which doesn't help.

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yeah , am a bit embarrassed when really bit sensitive.. so things how they are re house ok, people coming and going to fix Bathroom lol @Dimity

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