Survey #164 Response from Intignia
| 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 need to declutter and organize my bedroom where my three Barbie houses are located. There is so much stuff piled in front of them that I can't get to them to "play" with them : ( |
| 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 am a clean, neat, tidy, and well-organized person. That is until a virus attacked my brain and immune system and left me bed-ridden most of the time. Now I have such little strength that it is like climbing a mountain to be able to accomplish the smallest of tasks a person needs to do to take care of herself, her home, and her spouse. To be able to shower and brush my teeth is a major accomplishment. By the time I have cleaned the kitchen (in small 5 or 10-minute increments) and worked on laundry I have used up my daily allotment of strength, and there is none left for working on my passion--decorating Barbie homes or stores. |
| 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 great ideas of how to fix my home, my Barbies' homes, etc. Each night before bed I decide which tasks are highest priority for the next day. I make a list. I have great determination. The Spirit is strong, but the body is weak, so most days my productivity is really down and barely anything is done. I keep my list small: 3 to 5 tasks and break each task down to the smallest part. For example: 1. Empty the dishwasher then rest to gather strength. 2. Rinse dishes and load dishwasher, run if full, then rest to gather strength. 3. Clean stove top and counters, rest. 4. Hand wash items that won't fit in dishwasher. Dry and put away if possible. Rest. 5. Sweep. Rest. If I can stay on top of dishes and laundry and shower, then I am content for the most part, but still sad that I have all these nice Barbie houses, playsets, dolls, etc, and don't get to play with them. I rarely dust because there is too much stuff in the way. |
| What is the most exciting way in which your life will be different when you achieve your organizing goal(s)? | I can play with my Barbies. Big, big smile. And I will be able to dust regularly. |
| 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. | How can I not beat myself up, but build myself up when I am so discouraged and so disheartened by the circumstances of my life. I get very little help from my spouse as he has his own health problems to deal with. He is great at running errands though.. |
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