Survey #267—Full Response from Kit
| Pronouns | They/them |
|---|---|
| Describe ways in which aging has negatively affected your ability, willingness, or desire to declutter or organize your home. | I have a low clutter threshold but had not been getting rid of things. Over time, I got more and more overwhelmed. Especially regarding all the 'keepsakes', potential scrapbook items, other paperwork, holiday decor, and books. It is difficult for me to admit that I don't (and will never) care enough to finish many incomplete projects. I always want to mend things and pass them on, rather than throwing them in the trash. And I had boxes and boxes of sewing projects, but never took the time to do them. I felt guilty getting rid of family heirlooms as my in-laws decluttered them to our house. (On the other hand, I was thrilled to receive the inheritance from my mom *before* she passed – an oil painting she did of ocean waves and spray against a rocky shore. It has pride of place during Ocean Season, right now in fact!) |
| Describe ways in which getting older has positively affected your ability, willingness, or desire to declutter or organize your home. | I no longer feel the need to keep things because of my children's potential futures that I now know will never come to pass. I've learned to ask my children's opinions and take their advice regarding keeping and using things – because they're my roommates and heirs. I've discovered how peaceful my mind is in a minimal environment. I've learned how much easier it is to function in the kitchen and bathroom with very few items on the shelves and in the drawers. |
| Describe ways in which you’d like for your space and belongings to better support your goals and dreams for the next years of your life. | Since I expect to have far less energy and mental capacity in the future, I'm decluttering now to make that time as easy as possible. It's a gift of peace of mind to my future self. |
| Future topics | Clutterbug |
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