Survey #236 Full Response from Katharine
| Describe a collection or category of items in your home that you’re worried might have crossed over into “too many” or “too much.” | Cleaning Supplies I acquired cleaning supplies at the time I worked for a company who had us clean renovations, Airbnbs, and move outs etc. Now, it’s only Airbnbs & offices, so I’m not needing so much! Yet, it’s hard to remove items since I use things just not as fast. |
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| For the category or collection described above, what factor(s) contribute to your assessment of the stash as excessive? | It’s cluttered with supplies on shelves and on the floor next to the shelves. Hard to walk through and in my mind I try to rethink solutions to fix it. I have work laundry that fills up the floor space at times too. I feel “what’s wrong with me? That I have such difficulty managing items in my home?” |
| For the category or collection described previously, what would you consider a reasonable limit? Your answer may take the form of a precise number, a volume of space, a budget, a time commitment, or any other metric that makes sense to you. Optional: Explain how you arrived at this answer. | Can it fit with breathing space on the shelves in an orderly manner? What’s the expiration date and can I use it on the surfaces I work on now? Space is finite & I can make decisions.. |
| Describe something that you keep in your space because it reminds you of a better time in your life or a fond memory, even though you might otherwise consider it unnecessary or excessive. | Old sewing desk from great grandmother that was in my sister’s house. I have my own collection of sewing machines with cabinets. I’m thankful for the chance to hold it for her until she gets a new place. I remember when it was at her house with our mom’s doll and pictures of family members. So while it’s a pleasant memory, it takes up space that I’m trying to make more of.🤔 |
| 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. | Working on changing the mindset or changing the algorithm that no longer works. I overthink often & I have to step away & return at a later time in hopes to try again. Thankfully, I’m going back to the piles in the craft room. I’m making progress lil by lil & progress is really good! |
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