Survey #276—Full Response from Elle from Melbourne
| Pronouns | She/her |
|---|---|
| What useful decluttering or organizing strategies or methods did you take away from the book? | * reduce the number of 'steps' for each process, simplest process will work. let go of what's pretty * remove any barrier to getting things done eg open shelves rather than cabinets and drawers * empty garbage when bins are full, rather than trying to remember bin night (weekly for trash in Australia, less frequently for green waste and recycling) |
| What parts or aspects of the book did you find difficult to grasp or challenging to apply to your home or situation? | haven't finished the book but it's all very useful so far |
| Please share your favorite quotations or key ideas and concepts from this book. | advice from the book: reduce the number of items you have. how I applied it in my fridge - do not buy yet another type of sauce until you finish one jar. I used to have so many types of sauces in the fridge, and get excited by novelty buying more and more ingredients and sauces i've bought so many other organising books and this one was the most useful so far! I have not been diagnosed with ADHD. I borrowed it for my nephew but then reading it, it made so much sense! I laughed when listening to the last two episodes when both Ed and Gale said this book was really hard to read - it made me realise omg, maybe I really need to get diagnosed hahaha! |
| Kolberg and Nadeau base most of their “ADD-friendly organizing strategies” on the idea that people with ADHD can reframe their neurodivergent traits as strengths, working with their ADHD to take charge of life. | pros - because I find it hard to manage a large inventory, i need to buy fewer items and remove the decluttering needed in the end. If I apply this principle, reducing consumption is not only good for my budget but environment too. cons - it's REALLY hard not to buy new stuff |
| Throughout the book, Kolberg and Nadeau suggest a three-pronged approach to applying their organizing strategies: You may do the work yourself; enlist the help of nonprofessionals, such as family and friends; and/or employ the services of professionals, such as professional organizers, ADHD coaches, and counselors. | I am ok with paper sorting. Hired Gale for a couple of phone consults and it was SOOOO HELPFUL! I've tried asking for help from friends and they say ok but not really follow through. I will stick to myself and professionals. |
| Please rate this book on a scale of one to five stars. | 5 |
| 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. | Can Gale please create worksheets or a workbook for us? I'd love to have something concrete to work with and would love to support your work. |
| Future topics | declutter little knick knacks. I have so many little things. stationery, home supplies, decorations, things that don't really bother me because they're so small but there are a lot. |
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