How's your uncluttering going?

[tanaqui]

I realised it's been a while since we had a general "check in" post where we can pat ourselves on the back about our successes, talk about the challenges and struggles we're wrestling with, and motivate ourselves by sharing our plans.

And, of course, cheer on others and provide suggestions for those who ask for help.

So here's that post!

(I'm planning to make more posts like this, but I'm absolutely not committing to doing that on any kind of regular schedule — and would be more than happy for other people to put up "check in" posts when they feel the urge!)

Comments

[brigid]

Success: I have a plan to tackle a specific area of the house and have been talking to my husband about the best way to do it. It involves storing things in a room that we actively use so coordinating and planning is vital. "But that's not decluttering!" Eh, it's part of An Issue with our kitchen's structural integrity.

Challenges: I came home after errands today and fell asleep for four hours, which isn't conducive to Getting Stuff Done.

Goals: Get the dining room cleared out and the kitchen functional so I can make and serve Thanksgiving Dinner. Four adults and one teenager. All of our pots, our pans, our bake/cookware, and much of our canned & drygoods are in the dining room.

If worst comes to worst we can move the table into the living room, I suppose.

[trudy]

Organizing the kitchen is so difficult for me. Hope you're able to get your kitchen in order soon.

[tanaqui]

Oof, sorry to hear you're having issues with the kitchen that are making life more difficult than it should be. Sending good thoughts your way that you'll be able to get the dining room and kitchen ready for a great Thanksgiving — and that there'll be fewer accidental four-hour naps in your future!