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Survey #248—Full Response from Cee

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March 8, 2025

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What useful decluttering or organizing strategies or methods did you take away from the book?Reduce multiples, remove things not used in year or more. Disquard trash and items covered in heavy dust.
What parts or aspects of the book did you find difficult to grasp or challenging to apply to your home or situation?Disquard anything not used in year
Please share your favorite quotations or key takeaways from this book.Your things are not you. The less things the less cluttered thoughts. You can enjoy life more if not focusing on things sitting around in sight or in the way of every day life
When you hear the word “minimalism” used to describe a lifestyle, what do you think of?Sounds like you need very little belongings to be minimalist. Empty spaces.
I believe you don't have to get rid of everything just have enough of what you love and enjoy while being able to maintain without sacrificeing happiness and freedom
“The things you own end up owning you.”* To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? How is it relevant to your stuff?Too many things in your space smother you out. Your mind is cluttered and can't focus on what really matters. Agree with the statement if always trying to get things cleared instead of spending time on self, with friends and family
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.Would like to hear more in reference to preparing for retirement. Things that should be put in place before (financial and or with downsizing) What to keep and what may no longer be needed after.
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Getting ready for retirement
Preparing to come home hopefully to an already decluttered space.

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