Cutting it Fine - the challenge is on!

SandyShores

Thanks savingholmes .  Its a constant clutter-battle isn't it.  Lets see what the book brings.  I feel so much calmer in a clear space but its always a compromise between getting rid of stuff or creating storage for it.  I've learned my lesson re. creating storage - I was so successful at it that the first time I moved house it was like Pandora's box - clutter was very well stored and just kept coming out of cupboards and shelves we'd built everywhere.  I vowed I'd never be like that again, but I would like easy access to the things I do have (vs avoiding making a decision by storing it away).  I think my first step is to think about what I would like where, so I have the start of a plan.  Having problems sleeping tonight due to being overtired (very full weekend) so its nice to think about this and plan the first step/s.

savingholmes

It will be great to hear your take on the book - I've not downloaded it yet but it's on my list.

My house feels so much lighter for what I've removed from it this year though. It also reduces the number of things nagging at me.

SandyShores

Definitely, I do like a place for everything and everything in its place - just not to the extent I had previously where there was too many places for too many things!!

I love clearing the spaces and am looking forward to adding back just the things that are a real joy to see.  Feels like two steps forward one back at the moment.  There is progress just very slow, but I do know you have to work at these things.  I just feel very tired at the moment and need to arrange some time off for a winter hibernation.  

LadyWithAPlan

SandyShores said:

Have got my eye on an item savingholmes, but had lots to do this weekend, and also wanted to give it some real thought.  If its still available when I get around to it then its meant to be.  I'm trying not to get carried away and rush into things.  Although, I just popped onto LadywithaPlan's page and have now bought the 30 day cleaning book!!  Bit of a rash purchase but for 3 quid I'm hoping it will give me the nudge to get things in order - I'm now at the stage where I can start to move forward - especially with payday on the horizon.  There isn't lots of clutter here, but I've suddenly got a lot of room/extra drawers etc, plus a few bags of things which need to be sold/donated - so I need to start organising.  Its knowing where to start so the book should set me off in the right direction

Fingers crossed it helps you   - feeling slight pressure )
 Its very A, B, C but this is why it works for me  without making me stop my life.    It will make you re-clean as well as organise as well.

SandyShores

Thanks LadyWithAPlan, the book came during the week and I had a very quick flip through today.  From first glance I really like it, I need something very straightforward.  Looking forward to getting started.  At the moment there seems to be one thing after the other, but hopefully this weekend we've turned a corner and the unexpected things will stop happening and life settle down.  And then I can start the creative things that give me joy

Just been updating my signature - nice to see I now have £700 in premium bonds and £450 in my ISA.  That might need to be my new car fund, just in case I need to replace my current one before I retire and take a lump sum.  Sadly mortgage neutral has increased by £8k, recent events knocked £10k off Mr Shores' pension

savingholmes

Well done on savings. Good luck with the declutter 

SandyShores

Thanks savingholmes.  I have direct debits set up for £25 and £30 - not huge amounts though its nice to see the savings build up slowly but surely.  The household savings are in PBs too, but was just reading your thread and someone mentioned good interest on the N@tionw1de s@ver so I may change.  It would be nice to see some interest.  

Had a strange day at work today.  One very moany person who I couldn't get off the phone - very draining.  Then called into a late meeting where we realised the key part of a project hadn't been actioned.  It was something I expected a senior person to have in hand, but feel that the finger will be pointed in my direction.  Disappointing but not the end of the world.

Decluttering has taken a back seat to being over busy at work, and then quite a busy weekend planned so it may have to wait until the following weekend.

savingholmes

There's a lot of good interest rates around now. I have a B account - so I've now got a 5% rate...

SandyShores

I need to look into this savingholmes, especially as I'm leaning more towards saving now until our fixed rate runs out in a few years time.

Been absolutely full pelt with life and work, this weekend I'm planning to have a much more leisurely one and start reading my decluttering book (and maybe do some decluttering even).

savingholmes

LOL at maybe implementing the book

Sounds like you need time to rest and recharge too. Are you going out in nature or still doing your running?