Survey #248—Full Response from Peggy
| What useful decluttering or organizing strategies or methods did you take away from the book? | I read it a long time ago, so nothing specific I can remember but I remember thinking it was interesting |
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| What parts or aspects of the book did you find difficult to grasp or challenging to apply to your home or situation? | I remember him being careful about each item and its place in his life... When there are seasons of overwhelm for each of us, it is difficult to be that intentional. |
| When you hear the word “minimalism” used to describe a lifestyle, what do you think of? | There are types and degrees of minimalism. Some people are more careful about the appearance of their home, others are more concerned about functionality. Some people like decor on every wall and surface, others like minimal decor. Same applies to color, some people want color and others like neutral shades. It can all mean minimalism, since it's a way of saying "just enough for me/us". |
| “The things you own end up owning you.”* To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? How is it relevant to your stuff? | I think it's true that our stuff owns us, since everything we keep around needs some kind of care: cleaning, storage, payment (think internet or TV or insurance policies), maintenance |
| 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. | Which type of possession causes people the most trouble in their homes? |
| Future topics | How our perceptions of clutter can change over time. I have made many forays into the kitchen to declutter, later announcing that it is finally complete. Only to come back later and notice that there is a neglected area ripe for decluttering |
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