Survey #186 Response from Dianna

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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?It has become easier to let go of items that no longer serve me. The cost of holding on to everything became too great. I would never burden another person in that way. If something I am letting go of benefits them in any way, it makes me happy.
What factors do you consider when you’re thinking about donating items to a charity, shelter, or unknown recipient?Whether or not the item/ items are useful;
Like towels to animal shelters and rescues,
Plant pots and garden items to local garden club,
The items must be in good useable condition;
If I needed this item, would it be acceptable?
As hard as it is to throw things away, realizing when an item has served its purpose and achieved its intended lifespan is key.
What is your all-time favorite hand-me-down, cast-off, or regifted item?This is hard!!! I am extremely sentimental and although my decluttering journey will continue, I have been ruthless and keep only the things that make me smile and feel privileged to take care of them. So I will choose the item closest to where I sit now: The last time I visited with my favorite Aunt, she was 90 years old. She asked me to open a cabinet to search for some random item and when I did , a silver, trout like fish 10"×5" leapt off the shelf and into my hands.I asked her about it. She had no idea what it would be used for and didn't particularly like it, but it was a gift from her husband's snooty Aunt, so like all of her possessions, it was a treasure. We laughed and laughed about this peculiar object that quite frankly is not all that attractive. She asked me if I would like to have it. Knowing in my heart that I would probably never have another visit with her, I said yes that I would proudly display it and think of her and laugh, and I do
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).CHAOS from the Flylady Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome
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