What's Your Decluttering Archetype?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How do you feel when you walk into your home?

  • A.
    Overwhelmed by the clutter and mess, but unsure where to start.
  • B.
    Unsettled—there’s always something that feels off or unfinished.
  • C.
    It’s fine, but I struggle to feel safe and connected to it.
  • D.
    I notice everything that’s out of place and feel the urge to fix it.
• 2.
  When it’s time to declutter, what’s your first thought?

  • A.
    “Where do I even begin? This is too much.”
  • B.
    “I might need this later. I don’t want to regret letting go.”
  • C.
    "I don’t have time for this. It’s not a priority.”
  • D.
    “Everything needs to be perfectly organized before I can relax.”
• 3.
  How do you handle sentimental items in your home?

  • A.
    I keep almost everything, I just cant' let go.
  • B.
    I avoid going through them—I tell myself "I'll do that later when I "feel" like it.
  • C.
    I tend to get rid of everything- even if it's sentimental.
  • D.
    I swing between wanting to declutter to feeling guilty for getting rid of it.
• 4.
  What does your storage situation look like?

  • A.
    I have piles of things everywhere- I get rid of them, but they come right back.
  • B.
    I shove things in closets and drawers so I don’t have to see them.
  • C.
    Everything is labeled and categorized. I don't like things to be touched once they are put away.
  • D.
    I try to stay organized, but I constantly feel like I’m drowning in stuff.
• 5.
  How do you feel when guests come over?

  • A.
    Anxious—they might judge my space or notice things I don’t like.
  • B.
    Don't even go there- I’d rather not have guests. My home is private.
  • C.
    Stressed—I want everything to look flawless. Not a book or dish out of place.
  • D.
    Embarrassed—So I really push myself to clean the kitchen, but I'll ignore my bedroom.
• 6.
  How do you feel about rearranging your space?

  • A.
    I rearrange it my mind, but I have trouble getting off the couch to actually do it.
  • B.
    I can't bring myself to move stuff -It doesn't feel right.
  • C.
    I just wish everything would stay how I put it - it's annoying.
  • D.
    I start projects (like pulling everything out of my closet), but I never finish them.
• 7.
  How do you feel about your to-do list for home tasks?

  • A.
    I have a never-ending list, but struggle to get started.
  • B.
    I avoid making one- I don't even want to look at how bad it is.
  • C.
    I feel guilty when tasks aren’t done.
  • D.
    Some days I'm superwoman - getting everything done. Other day I struggle to get off the couch.
• 8.
  How do you react when you see clutter in your home?

  • A.
    I can totally tackle it all some days, then others I feel overwhelmed.
  • B.
    I feel like I can't deal with it - so I let it pile, even when I know that doesn't help me.
  • C.
    I immediately feel the urge to clean or organize it. I might even get upset with my family for "making a mess".
  • D.
    I know it's not good for me - but I can't bring myself to tackle it, then I feel even more guilty.
• 9.
  Which statement best describes how you feel about your home right now?

  • A.
    “I'm not sure how to help myself in my home, so I do nothing"
  • B.
    "I don't really feel good at home- something is off but I can't figure it out"
  • C.
    “I have so much stuff, please anybody help me!"
  • D.
    “I feel guilty or bad if my space isn't perfect at all times"

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  The Sentimentalist

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  You bring creativity, spontaneity, and personality into your home, creating a vibrant home narrative, filled with meaningful items and deep emotional layers.However, you might big time swing between gung-ho decluttering one day, then glued to the couch the next. You have passion to declutter, but might go too hard, too fast to the point that the entire closet is scattered around you and your overwhelmed. The positive part? Decluttering doesn't have to feel all or nothing. You can cultivate an emotionally stable home full of sentimentality, while also decluttering.Be on the lookout for an email from "Sanctuary Feng Shui" with more on how to declutter effortlessly, heal through home, and build sanctuary.Please check your spam and promotions folders.
• 2.
  The Deep Feeler

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  You deeply feel every inch of your space in your body and crave to feel supported and stable. You desire to have a space that feels like a warm hug, while also uplifting your body, mind, and soul.You may deeply want to declutter, even having the best plan to tackle that room or closet. But you find that you "can't bring yourself to do it". Your body is frozen, so you doom scroll, or bed-rot, while feeling wildly anxious (maybe even ashamed).The good news? Your depth is a superpower. You can always tell when something is off in your life and home. Learning to work with your feelings and not against them will pave the path towards a true sanctuary.Be on the lookout for an email from "Sanctuary Feng Shui" with more on how to declutter effortlessly, heal through home, and build sanctuary.Please check your spam and promotions folders.
• 3.
  The Collector

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  You might prefer not to think too much about your space, keeping things functional, rather than deeply personal. Decluttering may feel unnecessary or emotionally draining, leading you to avoid it altogether. You might feel disconnected from your space or simply feel uprooted. Stuff might still be in boxes from the last time you moved, or you avoid hanging things on the walls, or simply decorating the space the way you desire feels like it's "too much"The great news? Learning to declutter effortlessly is possible, but the way forward is to heal your past. You can have a home that feels both supportive, full of treasures, with minimal effort from you.Be on the lookout for an email from "Sanctuary Feng Shui" with more on how to declutter effortlessly, heal through home, and build sanctuary.Please check your spam and promotions folders.
• 4.
  The Discerner

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  You have a strong vision for your home and love creating a space that feels beautiful and intentional for yourself and those you love.However, you may hesitate to start decluttering unless you can do it perfectly, struggle to feel satisfied even after you’ve made progress, or might even avoid inviting people over unless your home is "perfect". Friends and family might praise your ability to declutter or keep a perfect home- but you still feel like something is "off".Your high standards are a strength, but your home doesn’t have to be flawless to be peaceful, loving, and calm. By healing the perfectionism, you can embrace the ever-changing nature of your home, while creating a space that feels both polished and freeing.Be on the lookout for an email from "Sanctuary Feng Shui" with more on how to declutter effortlessly, heal through home, and build sanctuary.Please check your spam and promotions folders.