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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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Thinking of selling the house @Shaz51?

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No house @Dimity , only land with a single garage on the land now xx

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Ah makes sense @Shaz51... moving on but not easy.

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@Dimity , we have to get the land surveyed first due to a shed which was built by the neighbours insurance in the last big cyclone which he thinks is his

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Hello @Shaz51 @scruffypuffball @Former-Member @NatureLover @Oaktree @Delicatessen @Appleblossom I've lapsed and need to restart. Hope you've been doing better.

Wishing us all a good weekend, and at least a little tidying.

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Hi Everyone

Ive been very disciplined (lots of inner strength required) in eating what is already in my pantry, fridge and freezer rather than just buying new stuff each week.

As a result I have been happily baking, roasting and just plain creating. Lots of fun.

Am still on this path, but I think next week I’ll reward myself to explore new dishes and fill up the space I’ve created. Can’t wait.

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Great to see you @Delicatessen Yes I have found a regular habit of tidyiing my fridge and pantry keeps me on a healthy eating and money saving ... path. YAY!

@Dimity @NatureLover @Former-Member @Shaz51

My son finally tidied up car mess in my front hall ... that I was diligently stepping over for 4 days until he finished that job ... today driving him for a bushwalk.

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@Dimity @Appleblossom @Delicatessen @Shaz51 @Former-Member .

Dimity - you mentioned start with a corner, I have been trying that on and off but not every day. I need to try and build it up over time.

https://twitter.com/DrDoyleSays/status/1588959720785661952

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I've got more stuff than usual in the pantry @Appleblossom @Delicatessen @NatureLover ... time to take stock

Yes start small @scruffypuffball

I flooded the laundry today, had to move washing machine and dryer to mop

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Geez I haven’t flooded my laundry in a long time. Brings back memories. Last time my washing machine failed it had a motor blow out that saw it stomping from side to side like a monster movie. Sadly, we were forced to replace it.

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