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What is the KonMari Method® & philosophy?
The KonMari Method® is an organising method developed by the Japanese tidying expert, Marie Kondo, known for her international bestsellers, including “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” published in 2011, as well as her two Netflix series in 2019 and 2021.
The unique approach has captivated millions of people around the world, transforming their homes into havens of peace and serenity.
The KonMari Method® is an organising method developed by the Japanese tidying expert, Marie Kondo, known for her international bestsellers, including “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” published in 2011, as well as her two Netflix series in 2019 and 2021.
The unique approach has captivated millions of people around the world, transforming their homes into havens of peace and serenity.
The KonMari Method® recommends tidying quickly and all at once (known as ikki ni in Japanese), as opposed to discarding little by little. This allows you to change your mindset and creates a lasting impact. It also encourages tidying by category of objects rather than by room, in the following order:
Photo courtesy of KonMari Media, Inc.
The KonMari method® recommends tidying quickly and all at once (known as ikki ni in Japanese), as opposed to discarding little by little. This allows you to change your mindset and creates a lasting impact. It also encourages tidying by category rather than by room, in the following order:
By following this order, you become more familiar with what makes you happy before confronting more challenging categories, such as sentimental items.
The method encourages getting rid of items that no longer have a purpose in the home or no longer “spark joy®”.
In order to optimise space and storage, items are organised or folded vertically (when possible) in designated places, so you can see everything you own at a glance instead of digging through piles of clutter. As well as being aesthetically pleasing, it leads to increased efficiency in your daily routine as you can quickly find what you need.
"Our goal in tidying should be to create a living environment filled with the things we love" Marie Kondo
The 6 basic steps of the KonMari Method®
STEP 1
Commit yourself to tidying up
STEP 2
Imagine your ideal lifestyle
STEP 3
Finish discarding first
STEP 4
Tidy by category not by location
STEP 5
Follow the correct order
STEP 6
Ask yourself does it spark joy®
Benefits of the KonMari Method®
The KonMari method offers many long-term benefits that can transform not only your physical living space but also your mindset and overall well-being:
- Organising by category helps you focus on what you really need and eliminates clutter.
- Freeing yourself from physical clutter also frees you from mental clutter.
- Space optimisation and storage systems are easy to maintain.
- Leads to better concentration, productivity, and improved sleep.
- It saves you time and money (you know where everything is, and you no longer buy doubles).
- Simplifies housework and creates a relaxing and harmonious atmosphere in the home.
The KonMari method® goes beyond possessions and focuses on what brings you joy, which can positively impact other areas of your life.
How long does it take?
The length of time required to complete a full home “tidying festival” depends on:
- The volume of items you own.
- The space available.
- The amount of time you can dedicate.
- How focused you are (no interruptions, distractions).
- How quickly you can make decisions and joy-check.
- How much homework you are willing to do between sessions.
Find out more about the KonMari Method® at www.konmari.com
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