Marie Kondo
Marie Kondo is a world-renowned tidying expert, is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book, "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up”, and is featured in the hit Netflix show "Tidying Up With Marie Kondo."
Marie began her tidying career at 19-years-old while attending college in Tokyo. The waiting list for people wanting to work with her grew to be so large that it inspired her to write "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” This book took the world by storm as it inspired people to simplify and declutter their homes once and for all. Her methods outlined in the book are what form the KonMari Method® philosophy.
Marie has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The London Times, Vogue, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, The Ellen Show as well as on more than fifty major Japanese television and radio programs. She has also been named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World.
What is the KonMari Method®?
The KonMari Method® is a unique approach to organizing your home, in that it requires you to focus on choosing what you want to keep vs. choosing what to get rid of. By focusing only on keeping the items that spark joy, other items can be discarded with gratitude for their past use. People all over the world are drawn to this philosophy, due to its effectiveness and emphasis on mindfulness and optimism.
“Tidying is just a tool, not the final destination. The true goal should be to establish the lifestyle you want most once your house has been put in order.”
The 6 Basic Rules:
Commit yourself to tidying up.
Imagine your ideal lifestyle.
Finish discarding first.
Tidy by category, not by location.
Categories are: Clothing, Books, Papers, Komono (misc. items), Sentimental
Follow the right order.
Ask yourself if it sparks joy.