Mid-week uncluttering

[fred_mouse]

How is your uncluttering going at this point of the week?

I'm writing this relatively early on Wednesday, and so while I have plans that involve going in to the music room/sewing room/general disaster area and trying to find things that we don't need (in particular, sorting out plastic containers and glass jars) and making a to do list for how to get it back under control, I haven't actually done any uncluttering today. The last two days have involved a lot of lying down feeling grumpy and unwell when at home, so little to no uncluttering has happened.

As we come close to the end of the calendar year, I know some people will be reflecting on achievements for 2017 and setting themselves goals for 2018. In this post, as well as sharing any current uncluttering wins, maybe tell us all how you feel about your overall uncluttering achievements for the year?

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2017 achievements

[fred_mouse]

Looking at the current state of my house, it is hard to believe that I have been steadily finding things to rehome, and that almost every day of every week, I have dealt with something. But I have dramatically reduced my yarn stash, so that it fits in a smaller space, rehomed some tens of books, and we have steadily been chipping away at the never-ending selection of clothing and books and toys that my now teenagers have outgrown.

But if I was going to say one thing that 2017 was about, it was the year of throwing out old paperwork. The contents of the filing cabinet were reduced enough that the teetering mound on top could be filed (and was). Several boxes and loose piles of paper were sorted through, and I now have one stack of paper about 40cm high that needs attention. All the necessary paperwork for multiple years of taxes were found, and the paperwork filed (and I got money back!). And several flat surfaces were reclaimed!

Oh, and the boxes that were clogging up the garage were either sorted or moved in to the house, and now the car fits in the garage again.

All in all, quite a successful lot of uncluttering, even if there is still a very long way to go.

Re: 2017 achievements

[tanaqui]

That sounds like a very successful year. Paperwork is so insidious in how it mounts up, so well done for getting on top of it.

Also, while you may feel like the house is still crowded, you have cleared a whole space and kept it cleared: the garage! I should imagine that's less (regularly) "visible" than all the stuff that came inside the house (and makes you feel like you didn't make much progress), but it's a huge achievement and one you should be very proud of!

Good luck with 2018!

Re: 2017 achievements

[fred_mouse]

You are right -- I don't particularly notice the garage, but it was a huge job to get it back to functioning, and we are still dealing with some of the items stored there. I am really pleased about it, when I remember!

And good luck with 2018 for you as well.

Re: 2017 achievements

[peaceful_sands]

You've achieved a massive amount this year and I hope that next year goes just as well for you.

Re: 2017 achievements

[fred_mouse]

Thank you!