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I found it helpful to think about it like this. The getting rid of stuff helps to improve the decision making process. It acts as evidence for future declutter but also future buying decisions.
I also found it quite freeing to throw things away- like I was releasing a hold they had on me.
Perhaps you are releasing the things you didn't like from your old life to allow space for the things you did.6 -
Just caught up., Brave decision with doglet. And clutter, the more that goes the easier it becomes to decide what next.Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became
In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!7 -
Glad doglet is in a happy new home.
I've realised there's very little I need to be happy. Others in the household not so much. You're doing great with the decluttering
"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee6 -
Thank you everyone. More positive feedback on how Doglet is settling from a friend who has visited her which is good. I know I have done the right thing for her.
I am trying to focus on a single room rather than scatter gunning, and questioning why I keep everything in it. Vaguely working to 'could I fit everything in a corsa?' as my benchmark although obviously 'would I pay to move this to a new house?' is fairly key to everything. It is surprising how many things I had kept out of sheer habit, despite not actually even seeing them anymore. I was looking at some old photos of how much better the house looked when it was relatively empty which helped too.
The trades are supposedly back here from Tuesday to start on the damp, lime pointing and render works, it is actually fairly dry outside so I should make an effort to clear the patio while I can. Time to get changed into some disposable too big clothes and get on with it. Just need to pick a positive playlist and find my outside headphones.My mortgage free diary: +++ Divide by Cucumber Error. Please reinstall universe and reboot+++
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Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
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One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.4 -
Good luck. I've walked the dog, and if i can move the cat from my arm i will put in gardenig clothes and do outside stuff4
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Love your decluttering process and thinking. I’m doing the same thing bathroom and our bedroom are done. Just need to paint/ touch up and do the little jobs that are still waiting to be done.Glad doglet has settled.
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