Survey #242—Full Response from Celina
| Please read the two statements below, then answer the questions that follow. | Statement B - I've discovered I'm ADHD, but I also remember myself from 7 years ago (pre-abusive relationship) where my brain was 'normal'. So, I believe that I can retrain it and detraumatise it (it's already been happening for the last 4 years, but it's a process) back to where it was. I now care to have calm people around me, sleep well, eat well, and work on my resources (e.g. focus on making money and not chasing some new abusers who'll drain my energy). ANYWAY, I see some progress with, e.g., motivating myself to getting down to doing things. I've become very self-aware when it comes ot my procrastination and disorganization. I'm good at remembering that some things just need to have their lil home, such as house and car keys, for instance, so that I don't need to look for them. I've gottne rid of things I don't use (from clothing to spices & kitchen appliances). I avoid being excessive and irrational with collections (so curating instead of hoarding). I try to find proper containers and storage solutions within my means. The big test is yet to come, because I'm about to become a home owner within a couple weeks and while thus far I could easily say: "why clean thoroughly if I'll move within a couple months anyway/my flatmate doesn't give a crap anyway/etc.", now I'll be all accountable and have no one to blame... I'm curious to see if I'll really become more organised and tidy! 😀 |
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| Please read the two statements below, then answer the questions that follow. | B again - it's important to even literally write down the minor steps. Then crossing them out - the chunks of work rather than huge loads - feels like an achievement and gives the sense of accomplishment which further motivates you 🙂 |
| Please read the two statements below, then answer the questions that follow. | B again - I have some inheritances that will stay, but it's a small box. When it comes to gifts - I'm thankful and I love gifts, but Ihave no problem with understanding that they are mine and I egt to choose what happens to them. So, e.g., I recently got a cheap duck-shaped soap tray and a very delicious, HQ tea. I've nearly finished the tea (I got it less than a month ago for Christmas), but the duck-shaped tray went to my private tutoring student who has younger siblings who'll be much happier playing with the tacky plastic duck. I wouldn't dare to say to my cousin that the duck was tacky (I think she got it for laughs, not because it was precious), but I already thanked her over FB for the delicious tea. In sum, I have nothing but great memories: in the end, the gift made more than just one person happy 🙂 |
| Please read the two statements below, then answer the questions that follow. | Statement A - I've learnt the hard way that as a Central European, I cannot just 'go out and buy' like, e.g., the Minimalists always recommend (and then preach sustainability LOL). There are some things that I may need only once a year, but they're keepers. I don't care if they're inexpensive and easily replecable... I am NOT spending this money again. E.g. a thermos - I may need it only one a year when I go on holiday... sure... Now I'm super tight with money throughout the next couple months, so instead of buying bottled water (no, filers and dispensers are NOT cheaper in my case), I just prepare herbal tea for the fraction and take it to the gym instead of having to buy water. This is why it's worth keepin the thermos, even if it goes back to abyss for many months some time soon. |
| Please read the two statements below, then answer the questions that follow. | Statement B, but with a nuance! Anytime I have things I spent some money on, I make sure I get at least a part of that money back. I've been successful. I always say that the little loss is the cost of having the experience and trial period of using the given thing or seeing it in real life. Also, I sell or even flip colelctible dolls. I've sold over 200 dolly related things (incl. clothes, for instance), so I can honestly tell you - it's always worth trying to resell, sometimes it just takes time and reality checks as to the price 🙂 |
| Write a statement that summarizes your current mindset with respect to the decluttering and organizing journey. | I can't wait to organize my very own space soon, but for now I'm trying to sell away things I don't want to drag along. Over the past 8 years (I then began my 'minimalist journey' and fell in love with Gayle's videos xoxo), I have gathered even more stuff, but I've replaced 90% of my belongings. I honestly don't have the majority of clothes, books, art supplies, etc. I had then. Things I still have are my printer, sewing machine, some small containers, jewellery... But I'm so much happier! I have much less junk and clutter that annoys me. I wear the majority of my clothes. I got rid of uncomfortable shoes (at some point me and my club foot decided that life it too short for uncomfortable shoes!). I've become more ruthless with little papers and paper memorabilla like entrance tickets, etc. |
| 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. | I love your videos, guys! |
| Future topics | Looking forward to everything! |
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