Survey #201 Response from Marcia
| Pronouns | She/her |
|---|---|
| Describe an experience in which clutter—yours or someone else’s—had a negative impact on a relationship. The relationship in question may be one of yours or someone else’s that you’ve observed. | Having layers of unhomed items cause stress and a nagging feeling of "gotta do something" with all of these "resources" and "unaccomplished tasks". Stress from not feeling comfortable in letting others see this mess. Feeling guilty by not having everything put away, ready to use, while maintaining a tranquil inviting living space. Disorganized resources are expensive when gift cards are lost or expired (one rebate of $400) and when duplicate unneeded items are purchased when original item is hiding. This causes mental and physical fatigue with "woulda coulda shoulda" thinking and the dread of conquering this massive ongoing project. Feels like starting from the back of the race and never catching up ... "Got to get my motor running" without delay as soon as I find a round "to it" coin. That is my viewpoint. Fortunately my husband is very patient..only requesting meals laundry walks together and panicked clean up prior to company's arrival. He has mentioned that the visual disorder does interrupt his peace. He does not try to move things or berate me because he knows that increases my anxiety. I also desire to live in a calm and clear environment and am working toward that goal one piece of paper, one item sorted and evaluated, and one Clutter Fairy video at a time! Thank you Gayle, Ed, and Clutter Fairy Community for providing encouragement, practical tips, motivation and hope. |
| Describe an item that evokes a strong association or memories of a person you love, whether that person is still living or gone. This may be something you still own, something you’ve let go, or just an object of which you have a vivid memory. | My Mom's, Grandmother's and Mother in love's jewelry...I always think of each of them giving me a hug when I wear the jewelry pieces. Also Photos...very strong memories of people still here and some gone and activities I had forgotten but joyfully remember when I look through photos. I also take a picture of them with my phone and forward that digital image via text to someone whom I want to share that memory. |
| How might reducing your clutter or making your home more organized affect your most important relationships, for better or for worse? If you live alone and/or don’t feel that your stuff affects any of your relationships, you may answer this question instead: How might reducing your clutter or making your home more organized affect your health, happiness, wellbeing, attitude, or mood? | Yes this question is a great and constant reminder of why I so eagerly soak up all your helps. Less clutter and better organization is the goal and KEY to a visual calm and physical ease in living. All relationships would be improved by removing the distracting display of the... "dis-ease" .... of knowing "something needs to be done". |
| Choose the option that best describes your feelings about Valentine’s Day: | It’s a magical day for me to acknowledge the love I feel for my special someone. |
| 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). | I like the analogy of the sea bringing in and taking out waves of stuff. I am waiting for the outgoing wave to let me park in the garage and have every floor and counter clear. I did act on the procrastination advice of taking the first two steps which usually leads to more... a gentle push in the right direction. |
| Future topics | Maybe one about the ocean waves...hoping to get off the island of clutter...needing fresh water to revive me, give me ability to look in every box drawer storage area, needing ocean waves for a gentle movement and beautful view ..*no hurticaine needed..lol. Have a Super Blessed Day! |
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