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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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.might be giving secrets away @Former-Member just leave it and delete post maybe , software on this site pretty loose ...

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Hey just popping in @TAB @Former-Member - very curious about what's happening here. Would either of you be up for some quick email correspondence so I can see if it's something we need to be concerned about?

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Yes sure @Jynx please send me an email. I have wondered where @Judi9877 was and it seems as if the system isn't working

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@TAB wrote:

.. In what I came across, I think there was a suggestion that the whole body didnt always make it up the mountain as too heavy. So after cutting it up to fit in backpack just throw out the rest at ground level @NatureLover



😮 Sounds terrible, @TAB ! 😮

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Today I absolutely have to scrub the shower and also wash the bathroom floor! I have a rental inspection coming up - the date hasn't been notified yet but sometimes they don't leave you much time to get sorted.

@Dimity @TAB @Former-Member

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Yes it does @NatureLover condors like it tho

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@TAB I've got a lot done today. Creating some order. Early spring clean. Was so glad to toss out old makeup and clean drawers in bathroom. Soaking my crystals for when I put them out under a full moon on Wednesday. Cleaned out a kitchen storage bench too. Will vaccuum the floors tomorrow

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..just back from shops @Former-Member back no good most of way , sometimes it comes good in shop for trip home if bend or something. Not this time ugh. oh well. need to get moving. May be will just stick to walking for a while re bike etc. does not take much to upset my back atm, used to be able to walk pain free no matter what , well would like to get back to that.

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I had a back issue that lasted for months and could not walk without pain so I know what you mean @TAB. Well youre back home now you can mow the rest of your lawn this week and try some walking, but yes I "get it" regarding back pain. Its so insidious

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Really sorry to hear, @TAB 😞 Sending wishes your back pain eases and goes away...

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