Survey #164 Response from Brigitte
| Pronouns | She/her |
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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. | First and most of all, decluttering is a gift that I give to myself. I so much enjoy a lovely and caring environment. Also I discovered that the more I let go of, the richer I feel. And last but not least: the physical advantage is, that it’s much easier for my back if cleaning takes les time! |
| 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 lóve to share my successes on social media to inspire my virtual friends, and I enjoy the amazing feedback I sometimes receive 🙏😍🙏 |
| 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.) | My little Granny was using alcohol to numb her feelings. Her surroundings were an absolute catastrophe. During childhood when I visited her, I remember trying to help. But that was not easy. I was extremely shocked when my husband and I (7 months pregnant) washed her before she went to a hospice. The smell of her home was a nightmare! I was ashamed and judgemental, thought it was disgusting. On the other side I felt extremely sorry for her. That was the moment that I decided to never ever let things come so far in my own life! At that time (46 years ago) I did know nothing about hoarders. Now I know she was a level 4-5 degree hoarder. Granny’s life was everything but fulfilled 😔 Thank God what remains, are my loving feelings for her, more than anything else! |
| What is the most exciting way in which your life will be different when you achieve your organizing goal(s)? | I’m nearly there and do already have so many moments of gratitude every time I open my closet or enter our kitchen, bathroom and most of all my own bedroom… Yes - I made my days😍 |
| 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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