Survey #209 Response from Diane
| Pronouns | She/her |
|---|---|
| Name up to three clutter problem areas in your home. These may be physical spaces, categories of stuff, or collections of items that you usually or chronically find difficult to get clear—or keep clear—of clutter. | My office- just had construction project run through my office and everything got jumbled up and pushed aside. My storage room- seasonal (especially with the change of season it’s becoming jumbled) and inherited items from cleared relative estates My garage- as soon as it gets cleared other stuff magically appears |
| For any of the problem areas you identified in your answer to the previous question, list factors that contribute to your difficulty decluttering in these areas. | Parts of Our cellar started flooding so things have to be kept in the garage or storage room. I also live in area where we have 4 seasons so we have equipment and clothing - that we rotate in and out for changes in weather from deep freezing snowy days to sunny hot humid days. We also have what’s left of several Inherited estates. I also have books and some old (and some important) papers. Luckily the previous owners of my place had a business and the storage room has cabinets- but they are pretty stuffed. We also have medical equipment to make my mom’s visits easier. Just life and staying on top of the weather changes keeps me busy. I have to get the cellar fixed |
| Name up to three clutter “sweet spots” in your home. These may be physical spaces, categories of stuff, or collections of items that you usually find relatively easy to keep decluttered and organized. | My kitchen- I try to clean as I go. I am kind of a plain cook just need a sharp knife and a cutting board. I do have a couple things like an instant pot and a crock pot but I do use them. I also batch cook. I also have a routine of cleaning that makes public areas (living room, dining room kitchen, bathroom) quick to straighten up daily and before company comes to visit. |
| For any of the “sweet spots” you identified in your answer to the previous question, list factors that contribute to your ease in (or even enjoyment of) maintaining these areas. | I always clean the dishes especially at night because the dishes are harder to clean the next day. When I’m tempted to leave it dirty i remind myself of how I will feel waking up to a mess vs how I’ll feel starting the new day with a fresh start. I also straighten out and have a loosely routine based on FlyLady for the places where we hang out for ourselves because we deserve a peaceful place to live -it shouldn’t just be nice for company. The garage and storage room my problem areas are out of site (and sometimes too out of mind) |
| What’s an item or category of stuff that you feel as if you could never get too much of? | Paper, notebooks and office supplies. I like to poke around Staples/ office supply stores. I also like antiques as I appreciate the workmanship but I am careful about what I bring in - it has to have a purpose and I have to a space for it |
| Future topics | I appreciate your talks on decluttering an downsizing as we age |
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