Survey #186: Decluttering by Gifting and Donation

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Attitudes About Giving Stuff Away
For each of the statements below, please check the option that best describes the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement.
Statement #1: When I give valuable things to friends or family, I worry that they will turn around and give them away.
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
Statement #2: When I give something away, I accept that I have no further claim to it, which gives me peace of mind.
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
Statement #3: I only give things on the condition that the recipients will involve me in any decisions about the future disposition of things I’ve given them.
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
Statement #4: I find it discouraging when I give useful and valuable things to friends and family who don't appreciate it.
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
Statement #5: Worrying about what happens to things after you give them away is letting stuff hold too much power over you.
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
Statement #6: It means a lot to me that my children recognize and understand the importance and value of items from our family’s history.
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
Statement #7: Even though my stuff has become a burden in my life, it’s hard to let go of good things to people who don’t appreciate them.
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
Statement #8: Remaining attached to our stuff and feeling like we need to find a good home for each item arises out of a need to remain in control.
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
Statement #9: When people don’t want the thing you give to them, it isn’t a judgment on you or the value of your gift.
Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree

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Decluttering by Gifting
What factors do you consider when you’re thinking about giving things away to family members, friends, neighbors, or other people you know?

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Decluttering by Donation
What factors do you consider when you’re thinking about donating items to a charity, shelter, or unknown recipient?

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Just For Fun
What is your all-time favorite hand-me-down, cast-off, or regifted item?
This can be something that you received or something that you were particularly delighted to give away.

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For an Upcoming Episode
Name one or more of your favorite Clutter Fairy-isms (e.g., “thin the herd”) or decluttering and organizing mnemonic devices (e.g., OHIO—Only Handle It Once).
We’ll be sharing your answers in a future episode.
Note: If you’ve answered this question previously, you need not respond again unless you’d like to offer a new contribution.

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Ask Us Anything!
Here’s your chance to ask Gayle and Ed any question you’re curious about. It need not be related to this survey’s topic(s).
If we think that your question—and our answer—might be useful or instructive to The Clutter Fairy Weekly audience, we’ll share them in an upcoming episode.

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Future Topics
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The Clutter Fairy Weekly Survey #186

Decluttering by Gifting and Donation

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Attitudes About Giving Stuff Away

Decluttering by Gifting

Decluttering by Donation

Just For Fun

For an Upcoming Episode

Ask Us Anything!

Name

Mailing List

Future Topics

Permission to Use and Edit Your Responses

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