The KonMari Method® was created by Japanese tidying expert Marie Kondo. It is a thorough process of decluttering and organizing one’s personal belongings as a tool to help improve one’s home and wellbeing by asking “Does this Spark Joy?”
In her book, The lifechanging magic of tidying up, Marie Kondo describes her “Six Basic Rules of Tidying Up”, emphasizing: “Tidy in the right order, in one shot, as quickly and completely as possible”. This entire process is referred to as a “tidying festival”.
Focus on what to Keep: what brings you a positive, uplifted feeling (ex. due to its beauty, usefulness, joy it brings, cultural importance, etc…)?
Discard the rest – fully complete this for each category before deciding on storage.
Only sort your own belongings
Keep items with confidence
Express gratitude
Give everything a home
