Survey #296—Full Response from Melissa
| Pronouns | She/her |
|---|---|
| Describe a paradox, conundrum, or mental trap in which you find yourself as you work to declutter and organize your space. | I want to get rid of clutter but find the starting point difficult at times. If I don’t have a clear plan for the space or my things I end up just jumping in and making a mess. I also tend to procrastinate until I feel motivated or have enough time and energy to do a whole room, project, or closet in a day rather than just a shelf or a drawer, which is far more productive and realistic. Having a plan helps instead of just an vague idea. |
| What’s the most reliable method for getting unstuck when you find yourself trapped in a clutter conundrum? | I usually do a routine task like the dishes, laundry, make the bed, vacuum, or take out the garbage. This gives me a chance to think and plan because there’s no decision making in those tasks but my space does look better and I feel a sense of accomplishment. Sometimes, I play this podcast in the background and that motivates me to start. |
| 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. | When someone is really overwhelmed and has a ton of clutter, what is the best plan - a room at a time? And what are the most successful questions to help people who know they have more than enough but are having a hard time letting things go? |
| Future topics | I like the book reading ones |
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