Survey #242—Full Response from Ellen in W Michigan
| Please read the two statements below, then answer the questions that follow. | Statement B. I always felt hopeless and overwhelmed, but that has changed. Listening to Gayle for nearly 5 years has helped me rethink a lot of things. I'm not sure I would have made it though without Dana K White. (Sorry, Gayle.) Since Gayle does this as a business, each job is a project. Dana's system taught me NOT to think of it as a big overwhelming project, but to break it down into tiny bits that were manageable. She says she doesn't cover organizing, ONLY decluttering, but to me, her last two steps (consolidate and make it fit) are the basics of organizing. If you go farther, that is up to you, but your space should be usable if you follow through on those steps. Gayle was/is invaluable for the change in thinking, but Dana helped with the doing, if that makes any sense. |
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| Please read the two statements below, then answer the questions that follow. | Statement B. I used to be completely A, but now, except for the occasional paperwork (and when I moved), I know that it will be manageable and done in time. I was so stressed about my move, but 11 days after my move I had things in hand enough to invite my sister and mom for lunch. It wasn't "done", but it was good enough and I was proud of my new place and all of my work. |
| Please read the two statements below, then answer the questions that follow. | Mostly Statement B, although for me, there is also a certain amount of relief in letting go of some of those memories. Some of them weren't good and I can enjoy the thoughts of the ones that were good without all of the clutter. I've incorporated a few things into my home and probably still have too many photos, but it works and fits in my home and is part of my story. |
| Please read the two statements below, then answer the questions that follow. | I'm a bit between here. I've let go of lots of "Justin Case" stuff, but still have my video collection (no TV!), one bookcase of books, and some favorite casseroles that would be hard to replace but seldom get used. The casseroles live at the top of my cabinets so they aren't in my way. I also kept my crochet hooks and a few knitting needles, though I haven't used either in a few years. |
| Please read the two statements below, then answer the questions that follow. | I'd say mostly Statement B. I've found a thrift store/ministry that helps displaced persons get into a new home. My daughter also has a friend who works for the Red Cross helping displaced persons after fires and natural disasters, so i often hear how valuable this stuff can be. If I buy something and find it doesn't work for me, it makes me happy to know that it may be a blessing to someone else. |
| Write a statement that summarizes your current mindset with respect to the decluttering and organizing journey. | I feel like I mostly have things under control (the paperwork is a bit of a monster), and I know that it won't ever end, but as long as I am aware, it shouldn't ever get so bad again. One item, one area at a time, I just need to be mindful of when things need to change. Now, if only I was keeping up on the cleaning as well. . . |
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