Winter solstice

[Dimity]

Sorry @tyme the topic was too much for me. It brings up a lot for me. 

[NatureLover]

Sending hugs @Dimity 🫂❤

[Dimity]

Summer solstice is approaching... 

I should be making the most of the light.

[NatureLover]

Me too, @Dimity ! I'm OK in the mornings, but once it gets to about 5pm I shut up shop for the night and achieve nothing. We operate on opposite ends of the day, hehe. 

I was aiming to tackle the shed stuff in January, but the house is out of control so that meeds to come first. 

[Dimity]

Yes indeed @NatureLover , morning lark and night owl.

I'm glad you still have use of the shed,  after that uncertainty a few months ago.

I spent four hours on house & garden today but things still feel out of control. I'm glad I have the mood & activity tracker. It seems I'm improving, but there's a long way to go. I'll have to start afresh with decluttering,  I've lost track.

[NatureLover]

4 hours, @Dimity ! Well done, that's a huge effort! 👏 

Decluttering seems to come after chores, for me - I can't seem to get both done, and it seems you neither? 

The shed is still uncertain as my neighbour let her lease lapse and is now on a monthly lease system. 

[Dimity]

I agree @NatureLover chores first then decluttering.  But because I've been falling behind with chores they take longer and I run out of steam. Also chores are clearly defined. Decluttering isn't (I have no obvious trash). 

Solution? Keep up with chores and declutter regularly.  Or maybe let chores slide for a day to do a stint of decluttering.

I'll see how things turn out tomorrow. 

[NatureLover]

Yes, when I have a long burst of decluttering I let chores slide. 

I've realised I'm pushing burnout again 😥

@Dimity 

[Dimity]

Hugs @NatureLover . Safe virtual hugs,  no germs. I've written a long reply on your thread and in the process got a clearer idea of what I need to do myself. 

Immediate TLC for you - don't risk pushing through til after Christmas.

For me I should try to blitz my heavy work before I'm restricted. I'll ponder inviting my past helpers back - the gardening one and the boxes & transport one.

[NatureLover]

Thank you dear @Dimity for your two thoughtful, caring posts. And for your germ-free hugs ❤

I'm glad you also benefitted yourself in your responses. 

I've made a decision not to volunteer extra at Christmas this year like usual. I need to rest. 

I'm happy to work with you on your blitz and share reports. Good luck deciding about the helpers.