Marie Kondo’s Kurashi at Home
Marie Kondo offers practical wisdom on tidying your home using the KonMari method.
Summary of 6 Key Points
Key Points
- The KonMari Method
- Decluttering by Category
- Keeping Items that Spark Joy
- Dealing with Sentimental Items
- Storing Items Effectively
- Maintaining Order
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The KonMari Method
The KonMari Method, developed by Marie Kondo, is a unique system of simplifying, organizing, and storing all items in one’s home. The method encourages items to be handled individually and introspectively considered whether they ‘spark joy’. If a personal belonging no longer brings joy, it is thanked for its service and discarded or donated. This perspective emphasizes not only the functional aspects of organization but also the emotional and psychological aspects of maintaining a tidy environment. ..Read&Listen More
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Decluttering by Category
Marie Kondo insists on the importance of decluttering by category rather than by location. According to her, the traditional method of cleaning room by room often results in moving clutter from one place to another, without truly eliminating it. Instead, she encourages to gather all items of a single category, like books or clothes, from all areas of the home and go through them in one sitting…Read&Listen More
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Keeping Items that Spark Joy
The notion of keeping items that spark joy is a fundamental principle in Marie Kondo’s philosophy. It revolves around the premise that an individual should surround themselves only with items that bring them happiness. This principle encourages individuals to evaluate their belongings critically, asking themselves if each item they own truly brings them joy. If the answer is no, then they are encouraged to thank the item for its service and let it go…Read&Listen More
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Dealing with Sentimental Items
Marie Kondo’s perspective on dealing with sentimental items encourages a careful and thoughtful approach. This approach acknowledges the emotional value these items hold but also the potential clutter they introduce into one’s space. Kondo advises individuals to tackle these items last during the tidying process. The rationale behind this strategy is that by the time one gets to sentimental items, they have honed their decision-making skills in terms of what sparks joy and what doesn’t…Read&Listen More
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Storing Items Effectively
Marie Kondo’s approach to storing items effectively revolves around the principle of keeping only what brings joy and discarding the rest. Her methodology, known as the ‘KonMari Method’, encourages sorting items by category, not by location. This means that instead of cleaning room by room, one should organize all items of a certain type at once. This gives a clear picture of the quantity of items owned and facilitates decision-making on what to keep and what to discard…Read&Listen More
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Maintaining Order
Marie Kondo emphasizes that maintaining order in the home is not only about tidying once and then expecting it to last forever. Instead, it is a continuous process that involves regularly revisiting your belongings and the spaces they inhabit. She suggests that this maintenance should not be seen as a chore, but as a part of life that can bring joy and satisfaction. By consistently ensuring that each item has a place and that everything is in its place, you can maintain the serenity and order that was achieved through the initial tidying effort…Read&Listen More