Survey #164 Response from Janice
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| What are your most compelling reasons to reduce clutter and/or to get organized? These may include your personal goals, work objectives, plans, fears, physical limitations, lifestyle choices, family history, etc. | Right now, just now,!!! I learned my daughter is visiting from California, I am in the Midwest. Coming in early July. Her childhood room needs a major declutter so she does not have to stay at a hotel, and I am up for it! I am gonna peel that onion and eat that elephant. No Physical limitations, but I do get clutter fatigue. I have "someday" stuff in that room. I acquired a lot (over 50) of Disney stamps, ( the kind you ink on the ink pad and press the design on paper) which are worth about $18 each , which I was going to sell when I retired, which I did retire 6 months ago. I decided I don't want to bother with ebay or marketplace so, some lucky crafter is going to get a nice price at the Goodwill. I am hoping Karma will smile on me. "someday" is no longer a real thing to me, it is only 'today". I don't have the time right now to learn the ins and outs of selling packing and shipping on e-bay, plus we no longer have a printer. My Plans are to work in that room on every rainy day, and work outside in my garden on the nice days here in Michigan, because if you plant too late, you won't get much yield.. No more tetra stacking of stuff, cuz realistically there will be some stuff but not stacks. I am excited to do this!!! |
| What external factors drive or support your organizing efforts? Think about positive or negative signals from outside yourself that influence your desire or inclination to declutter and organize. (Examples: pressure from your spouse, stuff inherited from elder family members, a need to work from home, etc.) | I worked in a section of clothing closet that I had decluttered. Days later, I wanted to get something off the rack, and I easily parted the hangers, found what I needed the first try, because it was where it belonged. I realized nothing was pressing against my thighs, and I was not stepping on any shoes or anything at all. It was like a movie, walk in, get what you want and get the rest of your day going. I felt light, no mind fatigue and I giggled out loud. I want that feeling all the time, that is my motivation. |
| What internal factors support your organizing efforts? Think about positive or negative thoughts or feelings that influence your desire or inclination to declutter and organize. (Examples: the urge to start a new hobby, feelings of guilt or shame, a desire to share your surplus with people who need it, etc.) | I have a lot of shame now that I realize what I have. Selfish in a way, although for example, I have to lot of yarn , but it is to make for family and homeless, not myself. Still it is a lot of yarn, . It is organized in one room and not all over the house. If I don't seriously make a dent by the end of this year, it is donated. |
| What is the most exciting way in which your life will be different when you achieve your organizing goal(s)? | I will feel free and proud. I will not cringe when a utility worker or repair person has to go in my home. |
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