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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 @TAB

Hubby’s surgery was straight forward and he came home at lunch time. I always fret a bit when he is not here. I will try and get some tidying done before the weekend.

Thanks for the inspo!

Meggle

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take it easy @Oaktree

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@TAB @Oaktree @NatureLover achieved half an hour's filing until the cat came and walked all over it then sat on a folder. To be continued.

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..cats do that @Dimity lol ..

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Awesome effort to achieve all that, @TAB !

Hope all goes well with your hubby at home after his surgery @Oaktree ...

Well done on the filing, @Dimity 🙂

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Thanks @NatureLover

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Ho k people .. this is a story of the Magic of tidying ..

@Dimity @NatureLover @Oaktree @Jynx @Glisten ...

was just digging around on kitchen table. Was an envelope did not recognise under a notebook.

Thought to myself, 'wonder what's in that '..

looked inside .. $1000 in $50 notes left over from money got out of bank to pay tree guy ages ago lol ..

Think I'm going mad. Had forgotten it completely, prob sat there untouched 2-3 weeks at least. lucky didnt throw in bin ....

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@TAB I did squeal with joy for you! #magicoftidying WINNING!

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@TAB


I love the #magicoftidying tag!

So happy you found it. That will pay for a few things you need. Love it!!!

Meggle

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thanks @Oaktree have had nagging worry about money in back of my head for a while ..lol

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