March 10
Your Clutter Type
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With Spring coming, I’m getting the urge to do a little cleaning and purging. Years ago, when I was reading a “get organized” book, the author talked about different reasons people hold on to things. It really helped me to understand why it was so hard for me to get rid of certain things. Recently, I saw this list by Peter Walsh in the March issue of O Magazine. So which “clutterer” do you identify with?
The Behind-Closed-Doors Clutterer
Your home may look pristine and well-organized, but when you open closets and cabinets, clutter abounds.
The Knowledge Clutterer
You have stockpiles of books, magazines and paper.
The Techie Clutterer
Drawers, cabinets and desks are weighed down with cords, chargers, remotes, USBs and all things techie.
The Sentimental Clutterer/Family Historian
You can’t part with baby clothes, grade school report cards, pictures, tchotchkes and memorabilia.
The Bargain Shopper/Coupon Clutterer
You pride yourself on a good deal and bulk purchases.
Who am I? I have to claim three…the behind-closed-doors clutterer, the knowledge clutter and the sentimental clutterer
You can check out the full article at Oprah.com.
Daily Inspiration
Truth hurts – not the searching after; the running from.
John Eyberg
I think we’re just really really untidy. Hehe! Deccy x
I have to admit … I identify with ALL of the above!!! Although my house is seldom pristine as such, it can be very tidy, but open a cupboard at your own risk!!
Definitely the behind closed doors clutterer here! Out of sight – out of mind, at least until you need to find something.
My dad is a total knowledge clutterer! I can still remember all the stacks of things he had about the OJ Simpson case. We were having a party and doing a lot of cleaning up of the house and I think it hurt him to burn all those stacks of newspapers and magazines!
I am a sentimental clutterer, for sure. Especially with old photos. To me, they’re like treasure, and I just can’t help hanging on to them!
Behind Closed Door, Techie, Knowledge and Sentimental!
Dachshund Nola’s Mommy
There’s nothing here for a Dog Toy Decorator. I’m big on leaving squeakies everywhere, but sometimes I change it up and do tug ropes.
I am definitely getting the urge to purge! Our computer room seem to be where we tend to stash everything!
I could claim all of the above. I am working on convincing the household to rid ourselves of the thousands of books that we have….