Description
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo is an organizing guide that provides her unique KonMari Method in which to organize and simplify one’s life, serving tens of thousands of people globally as a practical and transformational guide. According to Kondo, a neat, mess-free space equals a happier, more productive, and more serene life.
The main principles in the KonMari Method include:
Tidy by Category, Not by Location: According to Kondo, people must not clean room by room but by categories. In other words, organize according to clothes, books, papers, and even emotional items.
Keep Only What Sparks Joy: Once in possession of an item, ask if it sparks joy. If it doesn’t, let it go, giving thanks for the room you’re making for other items that will bring joy into your life.
She suggests an order with which to clean categories of clothing, then books and papers, miscellaneous items, and finally the sentimental things which are hardest to relinquish.
Storage Techniques: She teaches specific folding techniques, which help maximize your storage space and create beautiful ways in which to store all sorts of things so easily you can see and access each of them.
Commit to a “Once and for All” Tidying Event: Do not tidy in small increments. Kondo advises thorough tidying in one instance.
The book promotes mindful consumption and encourages people to assess what they actually need, hence creating a living environment that supports their well-being and values. Kondo’s approach has gained global popularity because of its simplicity and the joy it brings to people’s lives through intentional decluttering.
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