Survey #186 Response from Amy

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Statement #1: When I give valuable things to friends or family, I worry that they will turn around and give them away.
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Statement #2: When I give something away, I accept that I have no further claim to it, which gives me peace of mind.
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Statement #3: I only give things on the condition that the recipients will involve me in any decisions about the future disposition of things I’ve given them.
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Statement #4: I find it discouraging when I give useful and valuable things to friends and family who don't appreciate it.
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Statement #5: Worrying about what happens to things after you give them away is letting stuff hold too much power over you.
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Statement #6: It means a lot to me that my children recognize and understand the importance and value of items from our family’s history.
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Statement #7: Even though my stuff has become a burden in my life, it’s hard to let go of good things to people who don’t appreciate them.
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Statement #8: Remaining attached to our stuff and feeling like we need to find a good home for each item arises out of a need to remain in control.
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Statement #9: When people don’t want the thing you give to them, it isn’t a judgment on you or the value of your gift.
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What factors do you consider when you’re thinking about giving things away to family members, friends, neighbors, or other people you know?I ask them if they need/want them first and give them the option of receiving them so I’m not just shuffling my clutter to someone else.
What factors do you consider when you’re thinking about donating items to a charity, shelter, or unknown recipient?I check to make the items are things they actually want/need/can accept. I like charities that align with my values, but even if I’m not 100%aligned I may still donate if the need is there and I don’t have better available options.
What is your all-time favorite hand-me-down, cast-off, or regifted item?A pair of pretty upscale side tables I received from my Buy Nothing group. I had moved from out of state and was struggling to find a couple of bedside tables in my new area. They look amazing an
Name one or more of your favorite Clutter Fairy-isms (e.g., “thin the herd”) or decluttering and organizing mnemonic devices (e.g., OHIO—Only Handle It Once).I’m all about thinning the herd, but my favorite thing is Gail cheering ‘Yay! Good Job!’ When people report progress😊
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).For those of us who have interest in doing professional organizing- how physical is the job? What are reasonable boundaries to set? I would love to help people declutter and organize, but I’m not interested in getting into the moving business- LOl!
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