Survey #296—Full Response from Lisa
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| Describe a paradox, conundrum, or mental trap in which you find yourself as you work to declutter and organize your space. | I definately fantasize about using things I haven't touched in years. Especially crafting/sewing items and books. Have a challenging time letting go of books I haven't read, or that are "good" reference books. I know hanging on to things keeps me stuck, I get it cognitively. But the wall is thick - the wall I hit. Also I seem to be a slow progress person. Which is often frustrating. Lastly, getting rid of bigger items that will create more space can be a challenge. The physical part of dealing with the item, wanting to sell a dresser, for example, but being shy about posting something publicly. |
| What’s the most reliable method for getting unstuck when you find yourself trapped in a clutter conundrum? | "Progress not perfection." Doing something to move the decluttering needle forward every day helps. At times joining body-doubling zooms and/or specifically-focused decluttering sessions has been very helpful. Working with others as a decluttering coach in their homes brings inspiration through witnessing their often vulnerable growth. Working with a skilled decluttering coach on a personal level also helps. |
| 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 did Ed get to the point of letting go of books? I understand it was a space issue, but was it only that or was there an emotional "let-go" that also happened? I one met a retired literature professor in a restaurant sitting at an adjacent table. As happens, a casual chat turned to decluttering talk; when I asked him how it felt letting go of his vast collection of books (he had done so), he said it was a great feeling of liberation and freedom. |
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