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  • Author : utopia
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05 Sep 2017 01:30 AM
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Hi @Former-Member
One cupboard or part of a cupboard at a time.
If you have two or more sets of similar things - keep one set.
If the clothes don't fit - off to the op shop they go.
If you are truly struggling with an item or two - put them in a box or laundry basket (@faith-and-hope loves laundry baskets) - marked 'to be decided later'. Not all decisions have to be made that moment. When struggling - take a coffee break - in a different room. After relaxing - maybe then you could make a decision.
Dishes, saucepans, etc. Look at what is light to hold. Don't keep the heavy things. Think of your body (aging and aches - in the future). What set would be easiest, lightest to use?
One step at a time
See if you could allocate 30 minutes a day to one room. In a week that room is going to be spiffy. And that may then help you move to another room and start there.

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