Survey #242—Full Response from Dolce
| Pronouns | She/her |
|---|---|
| Please read the two statements below, then answer the questions that follow. | Statement B. I have been working on decluttering and stopping to aquire stuff for years now. I have developed my skills very slowly but have made huge strides over time. Now I just have a closet and garage to contend with. |
| Please read the two statements below, then answer the questions that follow. | Both statements are true. When I first started I had so much grief to contend with. I was overwhelmed. Focus and decision making was unbearable. I started with clothes then books before I ever even heard of Marie Kondo. Her method really helped me focus on what was important as well as forgiveness to myself and gratitude for what I have accomplished. |
| Please read the two statements below, then answer the questions that follow. | Statement B. There is energy in our belongings. I believe we need to respect the belongings of those who have passed; maybe even pray for them and the life they led or mistakes they made. But, we also need to respect ourselves. Clearing out can also be a direct link to our emotions and can help us heal our grief or anger. Or just to simply move on with our own life without holding onto old hurts. |
| Please read the two statements below, then answer the questions that follow. | I keep things just in case. I don't like to waste. But as I age there are so many things I can do without. It is easier to let go. |
| Please read the two statements below, then answer the questions that follow. | I used to feel guilty that I spent money on something so would keep thinking I could earn some money back by selling. That led to clutter and stuffed closets. Now I am able to itemize on my tax return so can donate a lot of stuff, help those in need, declutter and save on tax liability. |
| Write a statement that summarizes your current mindset with respect to the decluttering and organizing journey. | I was young so had the proverbial "hope chest". Then life happens and has other plans. I've come to realize that dream is over and I don't need the same things. I can keep what makes me happy and part with those items from the life I had originally envisioned that is no longer possible or even wished for. |
| 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 long do you keep dead people's legal documents? Trust papers, medical records, bank account information? How long to keep my own? |
| Future topics | I am not a minimalist. How to declutter when we really enjoy our stuff. |
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