Survey #164 Response from Bri
| Pronouns | She/her |
|---|---|
| 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. | I declutter and organize because it makes my regular cleaning routine easier and less stressful. |
| 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 don't get pressure from my spouse and other family members who live in my home (a total of 8 adults), but I do feel appreciation when my home is under control. I have been ill on and off and they know what needs to be done because normally the spaces are neat and tidy. If the dishes are piled up, the mud room looks like a bomb went off or the laundry is piled up someone will jump in to help. I feel like my family shows their appreciation for our (mostly) decluttered home when they pitch in to help when I am struggling. Before I started to downsize the jumble, they did not notice more mess piled on top, now they see the mess, know that it needs to be cleaned and pitch in without my having to ask, which feels like love to me. |
| 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 started decluttering about 10 years ago after I had recovered from a long illness. For years I was not able to clean and the stuff was PILED UP EVERYWHERE! Decluttering started a snowball of positive results. I felt calm and safe in my newly decluttered spaces which gave me time and energy to work harder on my health which gave me more energy to declutter which helped me to go even deeper with my new healthy habits...10 years later and I weigh 130 pounds less than before, my house is still a work in progress but under control and I have time, space and energy for new hobbies and adventures! |
| What is the most exciting way in which your life will be different when you achieve your organizing goal(s)? | I still have spaces to conquer in my home but I am not waiting for everything to be perfect to experience the benefits of the spaces that I have beat into submission! I schedule time to work on the messes, follow through with my plan and then pack up my gear and go out for an adventure! |
| 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. | Not a question-just a comment... Gale and Ed, you two are so encouraging, helpful and upbeat! I want you to know how much I appreciate the hard work that goes into your shows. You are so generous to share your talents and knowledge with us for FREE! I look forward to seeing your smiles each week. you are both a blessing to my family. Thank You! |
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