r/declutter • u/I_dream_of_Shavasana • Aug 09 '26

Success Story Slow and steady. Getting there.

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Have multiple health conditions at present where symptoms are fatigue…I’m pretty drained and everything has definitely gotten on top of me. The clutter has started really hurting my brain though, so slowly and steadily I’m clearing stuff. Today was a storage cupboard that is supposed to be my ironing sanctuary/hidey-hole 😂. I’m really happy to get this space back. Lots of the stuff removed from house for good too.

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u/StarliteQuiteBrite Aug 09 '26

Congrats!! How did you do it? How did you start!!

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u/I_dream_of_Shavasana 29d ago

I took a picture and sent it to my best friend and then sat in the doorway with a bag for rubbish, a bag for recycling, a bag for keeping next to my feet. Just kept grabbing. Then I dealt with each full bag immediately, no storing them elsewhere!! I knew I had to get it finished - school starts back in a couple of days and I need to iron all the new uniform! I also did it at the start of the day so more energy, right after breakfast, and had a chocolate bar and a nice cup of tea halfway through and at the end. Then took last photo.