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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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Thanks, @Dimity - I'm certainly enjoying the clean and tidy house. Each time after the inspection, I try to make it last longer...but usually it only lasts a week or so. I'll try again to make it 2 weeks this time.

Yes, accumulating is a problem, but I think I will do much better now I've stopped the online shopping. Plus if I'm confronted by one box a week that I'm taking out of the shed, it may remind me of the consequences.

That was a nice thing you did for the taxi driver 🙂

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Thoughts on the zen of tidying:

Mindful Simplicity: Decluttering, Cleaning & Leaving No Trace

https://zenhabits.net/mindful-simplicity/

Tomorrow I'll try to begin again.

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@Dimity, @NatureLover, @Oaktree

In a world where I cannot control anything except my own actions and thoughts, cleaning, tidying and culling clutter and dust collectors is therapeutic.

#minimalism ❤️

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I'm glad that works for you @Glisten

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Hi tidy'ers ... @Dimity @Glisten @NatureLover @Oaktree @Sadams50

got people coming to install heater in lounge tomorrow. so had to clear room out. It is now piled up in spare room to be dealt with very soon as sparky coming to install ceiling fans lol ok not true as decide spar room not getting fan (?) not sure only ordered 3 prob should have ordered 4.

then thinking what if they walk through house, so endless spot cleaning in kitchen after sweeping floor and like 10 trips to bin lol.

Anyway, am okay with it all now lol.

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Well done for tidying up @TAB 🙂

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Thanks @NatureLover guess i sorta had to else would have bee paying them to work around my rubbish . they def needed empty room for the heater though

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Is the heater installed now @TAB ?

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..prob in an hour or so it will be @NatureLover , worst , heaviest bits already done think

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Hope the heater and ceiling fans are installed now and working well @TAB . Well done for clearing access for the tradies.

I need to start making an effort again. Today I tidied in a couple of rooms and sorted some papers. Not much hey but it's a start.

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