Discover Your Clutter Cure

Quiz Questions

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  1. What is your biggest block when it comes to "unstuffing" yourself and your home?

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    Knowing where to start!
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    Finding the time
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    I am way too attached to my "stuff"
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    It is way down my priority list
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  2. Your neighbour drops by unexpectedly and gives you 2 boxes of  toys you:

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    Say thanks even though you already have a mountain of toys
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    Politely decline and let them know what donation centres they can take the items to
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    Take them because you feel guilty
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    Yes! I just went through and made room for more age-appropriate toys.
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  3. You're super busy and the house is getting cluttered. You most likely:

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    Ignore it because it's way down your priority list right now
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    Try to get one thing done so you can cross it off your to do list
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    Set a timer for 15mins and focus on one area
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    Keep saying if only I had more time
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  4. When you start going through your stuff you:

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    I'm a deer in the headlights, close the door and walk away
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    Crank up the music and warn everyone not to disturb you for the next 2hrs
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    Have the perfect plan in place, start the project and then start overthinking and stop
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    I just get started and see what happens.
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  5.Your elderly parents or grandparents are downsizing and are donating things. You...

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    Rent the biggest truck you can find to collect all of those precious memories
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    Book a date that you can collect those few favourite items that you have always admired since you were a kid
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    Offer to spend time going through what they can keep, donate, trash or recycle
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    Start having heart palpations thinking about how the heck am I going to fit all of their stuff in my home!
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  6. You find something you forgot you ..you think:

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    This reminds me of when I used to be a different person..sigh
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    Oh my gosh I haven't seen this in years why do I still have it???
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    I have the best memory associated with this!!..I am so putting this in my memory bin.
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    My Grandma gave this to me and I feel really guilty if I was to get rid of this.
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  7. Last question: When you see a 50% sale  or BOGO do you...

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    Walk away with bags of shopping! How could I not..
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    Not interested as you don't need anything right now
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    Feel stressed by so many options so you don't know where to begin.
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    Take a moment to breathe and see if it is something you truly love.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Thanks for taking the Clutter Cure Quiz.

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  Awareness is the first important step toward change. Your top reason for creating clutter is Retail Therapy. When you are having a bad day you turn towards shopping as therapy. The rush and distraction you gain from shopping and finding that bargain are what you need at that time. However, this high you were feeling wears off soon after you arrive home and you are left feeling empty or sad Here's some strategies you can start using today: 1) Use the one in out rule: if you see something you feel like you absolutely need to have reminded yourself that something needs to leave your closet when you get home. 2) Ask yourself these questions before purchasing: Do I love it? Do I need it? Can I mix and match this so it will have multiple uses? Do I actually have the money to spend on this item? 3) Are you shopping to deal with your emotions rather than facing a situation you are not happy with? Find a hobby or activity that you can turn to when you are feeling the need to shop. Some ideas are: running, crafts, reading, walking/hiking, movies, grab a coffee with a friend. Hi friend👋, I’m Louise Hopkin! I’m an organizing coach and consultant who’s helped tons of women create a clutter-free home that they love again! I have spent the past 6 years learning, helping and discovering how I can help and teach you to take back control from the clutter. I can give you the tools to succeed in creating a home that you truly love again. And there’s nothing I love more than high-fiving my clients when they crush their big goals! Looking for some quick wins to stop the clutter cycle? Clearing clutter is more fun with friends. Join our Facebook group Clutter-free Cafe with Louise.
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  Thanks for taking the Clutter Cure Quiz.

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  Awareness is the first important step for change. Your top reason for creating clutter is Emotions This means you often have an emotional attachment to clutter. Items can bring up either good or bad feelings and memories. And so yo might find you either don't deal with the clutter to avoid facing the bad feelings, or want to hold onto items for sentimental reasons to keep the good memories alive. Can you relate? I've eamiled you more details and some beginning strategies, so be sure to check your email. In future emails, I share the significance of this. It's fascinating! Hi👋, I’m Louise Hopkin! I’m an organizing coach and consultant who’s helped tons of women create a clutter-free home that they love again! I have spent the past 6 years learning, helping and discovering how I can help you take back control of the clutter. I can give you the tools you need to succeed in creating a home that you truly love again. And there’s nothing I love more than high-fiving my clients when they crush their big goals! Looking for some quick wins to stop the clutter cycle? Clearing clutter is more fun with friends. Join our Facebook group Clutter-free Cafe with Louise. Louise
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  Assign Time

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  You find it really tough to set aside time to get things minimized and organized. It seems like there are a million and one other things to do that are more important. Remember, having less stuff and a tidy home will create more time and is way better for your health. Here's some strategies you can start using today: 1) Give yourself a deadline and a reason to finish the task you are avoiding by setting an end date. Have a date is your incentive and motivation 2) Give yourself a payoff - reward yourself by doing the worst first. For example, instead of reading the paper and drinking your morning coffee under a big, black cloud screaming, “unload the dishwasher”, first empty the dishwasher and there ENJOY your morning coffee. 3) Ask for help! Grab a friend or family member to help you and work together so the job goes quicker. Or ask the professionals - it is worth the investment as time is one of our most precious commodities. Hi👋, I’m Louise Hopkin! I’m an organizing coach and consultant who’s helped hundreds of women create a clutter-free home that they love again! I have spent the past 6 years learning, helping and discovering how I can help and teach you to take back control from the clutter. I can give you the tools to succeed in creating a home that you truly love again. And there’s nothing I love more than high-fiving my clients when they crush their big goals! Looking for some quick wins to stop the clutter cycle? Join my Facebook group Clutter-free Cafe with Louise. I promise to keep you current clutter tips and strategies! Louise P.S This is a easy next step for you to take to start on your decluttering journey!
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  Sentimental

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  These are items that either family members have passed onto you or belonged to a loved one that passed away. Here's some strategies you can start using today: 1) It will take time when it is an item that belonged to someone who is no longer with you. You need to give yourself permission to let go and remember that by removing that item you are not being disrespectful to that person’s memory. 2) Depending on the item you can take a photo, a sample of it (blanket, clothing etc) and place it in a binder. Or you can turn it into something you will use, for example, an old piece of furniture could become a picture frame, medal hanger, serving tray etc 3) Limit the storage space dedicated to sentimental items. For example, I am only allowing myself to keep 1 box for each child’s memories. Hi👋, I’m Louise Hopkin! I’m an organizing coach and consultant who’s helped hundreds of women create a clutter-free home that they love again! I have spent the past 6 years learning, helping and discovering how I can help and teach you to take back control from the clutter. I can give you the tools to succeed in creating a home that you truly love again. And there’s nothing I love more than high-fiving my clients when they crush their big goals! Looking for some quick wins to stop the clutter cycle? Join my Facebook group Clutter-free Cafe with Louise. I promise to keep you current clutter tips and strategies! Louise P.S This is a easy next step for you to take to start on your decluttering journey!
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  Overwhelm

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  You open the door, look at a project and get the brain fuzzes as you just dont know where to start. You tend to overthink and are a perfectionist because if you are going to spend time doing this you want it to be PP - Pinterest perfect! Here's some strategies you can start using today: 1) Make your tiny tasks list specific. Those bigger tasks will seem overwhelming and time-consuming. For example, when you say “clean the kitchen, hearing this or seeing this seems way too overwhelming. BUT if we break it down into tiny tasks like: - Countertops: sort through the paper, clutter - Throw away junk mail, old magazines and newspapers. - Fridge, clear off the front and side surfaces - Inside the fridge, check expiration dates and remove expired food - Wipe down shelves - Make a note of what needs to be restocked on the next shop Hi👋, I’m Louise Hopkin! I’m an organizing coach and consultant who’s helped hundreds of women create a clutter-free home that they love again! I have spent the past 6 years learning, helping and discovering how I can help and teach you to take back control from the clutter. I can give you the tools to succeed in creating a home that you truly love again. And there’s nothing I love more than high-fiving my clients when they crush their big goals! Looking for some quick wins to stop the clutter cycle? Join my Facebook group Clutter-free Cafe with Louise. I promise to keep you current clutter tips and strategies! Louise P.S This is an easy next step for you to take to start on your decluttering journey!
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  No - cant say

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  It can be really hard for us to say NO to family, friends and well meaning neighbours who bring us bundles of their “stuff” that they no longer need. OR perhaps family members have items from your past and keep bringing a small amount each time they visit. Here's some strategies you can start using today: 1) If you and your family have decided to live a more minimalist lifestyle you shouldn’t feel guilty for not accepting these items. You need to have conversations with family members, friends or neighbours to explain your position on this. 2) Once you have had this conversation, offer to create memories with that person instead by going to dinner, a show, sports games etc. 3) You can offer to find that item a good home by either taking it to donation, help them sell it or to a specific family or person that you know would love it. Hi👋, I’m Louise Hopkin! I’m an organizing coach and consultant who’s helped hundreds of women create a clutter-free home that they love again! I have spent the past 6 years learning, helping and discovering how I can help and teach you to take back control from the clutter. I can give you the tools to succeed in creating a home that you truly love again. And there’s nothing I love more than high-fiving my clients when they crush their big goals! Looking for some quick wins to stop the clutter cycle? Join my Facebook group Clutter-free Cafe with Louise. I promise to keep you current clutter tips and strategies! Louise P.S This is the a easy next step for you to take to start on your decluttering journey!