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Post by Rory on Jun 15, 2010 15:37:20 GMT -5
Gosh this is difficult a bit like riding a bike and then thinking about it and falling off. First I noticed a box which a new duvet had come in and the box showed no sign of leaving. Then I didn't finish washing the blankets and left those I had washed on the sofa and then... I was a bit upset on Sunday over a CoDA matter and left keeping clean and tidying things yesterday. Today I've got back and the box is on its way out. So far it is in the hallway and nearly filled with paper for recycling but I do need to remember to put it out. I've washed all the blankets and they are drying so I can pack them soon and get them out. Also I've got a little too much food shopping.
Alltogether I have two feelings about things. Firstly I feel tense with things being tidy and uncluttered and secondly I feel fearful that I am not going to be able to keep it that way.
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Post by notsomessyshell on Jun 15, 2010 16:32:53 GMT -5
 Maintenance is a little forgiving, though isn't it. The difference now is that you notice it right off! You did not let the box continue to sit there. You are taking care of the washing of the blankets. That is maintenance. You are maintaining your space! Just a little side step but not a back wards step. Keep up the great work!
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Post by mollyt on Jun 15, 2010 17:36:47 GMT -5
Congratulations, Rory, on catching yourself at an early stage! I think that is great and hope to be there (instead of here) very soon. I know well how easy it is to let things slide, especially with something else on your mind, and the anxiety that follows. Courage!!
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Post by messymimi on Jun 15, 2010 17:56:55 GMT -5
Dear Rory,
This is where habit kicks in to help you. You are much in the habit of taking care of things, so going a day or two without makes you uncomfortable. That is a good thing.
You have gotten to where I want to be someday. Congratulations!
messymimi
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Post by bluefrog on Jun 15, 2010 19:33:44 GMT -5
Way to go, Rory, for noticing when things are going off the rails, and for fixing them. Uncluttered and tidy may very well feel odd and uncomfortable at first, because it's not "normal"--not what you're used to. It gets better, I promise. Eventually, your brain will accept uncluttered as the new "normal" and you'll get more comfortable.
Congratulations!
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