Survey #164 Response from Anonymous user

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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.A feeling of peace when I walk in my bedroom. Being able to park my car in the garage. Learning better habits about what to keep as far as paperwork.
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.)Stuff that gathered when three family members moved in together. Items I never unpacked from the last move. Reducing keepsakes especially paper keepsakes. Feeling like I can't invite people over because I have to shut my bedroom door.
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.)Lots of shame, feeling like a failure because I didn't recover those chairs, not knowing where to start so not starting. Feeling overwhelmed just seeing the bulk of the stuff in the garage
What is the most exciting way in which your life will be different when you achieve your organizing goal(s)?The feeling of Peace when I get home. Being able to do other projects like painting because I don't have to worry about clutter
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.Do you offer virtual, short consultations? I think if I were held responsible for tasks like every other week I might start once I had a plan. I am not skilled in planning or seeing a future that is different. I am curious to see if it's something I could budget in.

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