How the KonMari Method Changed My Life
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- To kick of a new series of the books that have "changed my life," I'm starting with Marie Kondo's book, "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up". Where I share how I went through the categories of the "KonMari Method" as well as how I'm making it work even now after I'm done reading the book. ♥OPEN FOR MORE♥
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VIDEO BREAKDOWN:
What is the Konmari Method
Overview of the categories
1-Clothes
2-Books
3-Papers
4-Miscellaneous
5-Mementos
Where I took things when discarding them
How I’m making it work now that I’m done with the book
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Book: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo: amzn.to/3u7CNhJ
Half-Price Books: www.hpb.com
Large white trays for drawers: shwv.co/~kZpt
Small white trays I used for drawers: shwv.co/~kZp1
Coinstar: www.coinstar.com
IKEA “Flyt” white dividers: shwv.co/~kZp3
Goodwill: www.goodwill.org
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If you have any clothes that are stained or ripped don't throw them away! H&M actually has a bin for unwanted clothes from any brand in any condition. Any of it that can't be donated they recycle the fibers into new clothes.
+LipstickandRomance Oh good to know, I had no idea! Thanks for sharing ( :
+LipstickandRomance Wow, wish I had read this comment before leaving a too-long one above. I had no idea about this H&M thing, and am so excited to participate! Love love love when big companies create awareness and make actual change for the good. :)
+LipstickandRomance Goodwill does the same thing regarding clothes that aren't in good enough condition to resell. It is good to know that H&M does the same.
The konmari method is great it helped me get rid of a lot of stuff and reorganize my life. A lot of clutter can really hold you back from being as happy as you could be. It also makes room for newer better things.
I just finished reading the book and I really loved it - I ended up getting rid of about 2/3 of my wardrobe, and I realized that I just didn't really enjoy dressing the way I did, which inspired me to obtain a much cleaner, roomier closet, but also a better sense of how I wish to present myself. :) I took so much stuff to Goodwill too! Thanks for sharing this, it was great to see how you've put this into action!
Awesome! I love hearing how other people go through the process, sounds like you made a lot of progress. Thanks so much for sharing! ( :
I just finished reading the book this week and started my sorting. I have a pretty large home so I am doing the sort a room at a time per category, of course. I know she says to go by categories and do your WHOLE house but it's too overwhelming to take all that on at once.I don't want to get discouraged and give up before I start. I love the idea of only keeping items that spark joy. Wish me luck!
Best of luck! ( :
Marie Kondo says "do it all at once", but she means the category you're currently working on--certainly not the entire house. You will make it and be so happy!
You can do it!! Go for it!
Great video. I just read KonMari's book and was looking for someone who followed the instructions. So many people modify the method in a way that defeats the purpose. When I saw that you empty your purse everyday and thank you belongings as they go- showed me this book worked for you. Thanks again for posting :)
+shaun Adams Well thank you! I really enjoyed reading the book and applying all her ideas, especially the purse and "thanking my belongings" tip, loved those! Thanks for watching ( :
... I have to agree, for me cleaning out the purse was the icing on the cake, my favorite part and I can't wait to get to that point :)
Marie kondo book changes my life I AM ADHD and I managed it just by meditation and prayer and implementing her organization system. I don't take any medication. Thanks to God that I find her. thanks you Marie kondo
I really think it's changing me and my power over the present moment too. I get so tired and almost got sick the other night while doing it. It's like working through all those old energies. But it's great
Lots of ADHD help here on the internet! You can make progress!
I loved the book too. I've been lazy lately about keeping it up, but I have been doing the folding consistently, which has been awesome. I love that I can see everything neatly in the drawer even if it's stuffed full. A simple thing, but definitely life changing. Looking forward to more in this series! :)
+Megan F Glad to hear you can relate to the benefits of the folding method too! I've noticed that I'm more aware of if the clothes need to be donated or tossed this way as well, especially for my girls' clothes. There were so many things I missed before because I would just toss them into a drawer and then when they put it on I would be like, "Where did that stain/mark/hole come from?" Now I catch them more since I have to spend the time folding them, not always the most fun thing to do, but so worth it. Thanks for sharing! ( :
I adore the folding, and it takes a split second to do each item. Everything is visible in my drawers or baskets or shelves. It is calming to do the folding, sort of like origami!
I suggest somewhere other than Goodwill. There are many other charities that pay their owners a LOT LESS and spend a lot more in actual charity giving. PLUS pay their employees more. Our local Boys and Girls Club, that was financed by our town and donations from people here, has a thrift shop and the profits go to the club. Most people who work there are volunteers who get no pay. Or donate some things to your local library which hold sales, not just of books, who use the profits for more services. going to them. Just ask them what they will take. Ours will take old VHS, music tapes, and CDs; a lot of people still have old equipment and will buy them. And there is also the local Humane Societies that use the funds for the animals from the local community. NOT the national; they spend too much money paying the higher ups and not much on animals. Unfortunately most well known charities are not very charitable. You can find the information online, if you are not sure where the funds will end up.
i agree with looking for other places to donate as well were the items can be used directly to whom it goes to, i know of someone who was in management for goodwill and was told a very large portion of money earned at goodwill goes to pay employeees. and the goodwill prices yes are cheaper than regular dept stores . but the goodwill is not so cheap , smaller thrift stores are cheaper.
Salvation Army is a great charity. Goodwill is not!
Carmen Ortiz
right.
Goodwill gets free clothes and they sell them very expensive.
Carmen Ortiz I donate to the local breast cancer foundation in my area, they have a special collection dept that picks up the items from my house. Great charity!
Carmen Ortiz I agree. Many people don’t realize that Goodwill is a for-profit business. Although they do a lot of good in some areas, I’ve heard a lot of bad things about them.
Great video! This theory/book has changed my life. I started with listening to Konmari on CZcams during the last week of December 2015. I purchased to book in mid January. In my dreams my house would be completely organized by the new year. That is unrealistic based on this approach. I literally touched everything in my home, asked myself in many cases if it "sparked joy". After awhile I simply asked myself if I loved it.Got rid of a lot & found a home for 99% of everything else. As of last week, I am "done"! There are some things I'm still going to do like buy a digital frame & scan the photos that spark joy. I threw out so many & as you said, it was freeing. A lot of the people in them I didn't remember or no longer associate with. I also want to take a deep breath & get rid of even more paperwork. Some old habits die hard. I love what its done for my life. Thanks for sharing.
+dee rasta Glad you can relate! It's cool to hear how it's impacted your life. ( :
Good video!
I used the KonMari Method last year. I had tons of old stuff, that I was going to sell, but that never happened. With the KonMari Method - asking mysefl, if I wanted to keep the item - I was able to get rid of a lot of things. I donated nearly everything that I was going to sell. I never regret it. And I am so happy with less stuff!
+TheWhitingale Yeah! Me too. ( :
my girlfriend bought a similar book a while ago, and over a couple of weeks we did have a major decluttering. Really surprising just how much stuff we actually had, we even found stuff that we thought we'd lost. We threw out so much rubbish, I shredded three bags of paper alone - girlfriend found loads of her old diaries which she put on the bonfire. I tend to be a bit of a hoarder so at first it was a bit hard but soon did find myself throwing out a lot of stuff. We've probably still got more to do but the house is looking a lot better. It was hard work but rewarding at the end of the day to drive to the rubbish dump to toss everything away
That's great you guys were able to declutter so much together!
Great video! WOW you cleaned out so much. I'm reading the book now and even though I'm not done with it I started with clothes and already got rid of three trash bags, it feels so good!
+Simply Alyson I agree it does feel so good when you start clearing it out! ( :
That's too funny. I was only thinking this morning I wish you would make a video, then saw Marie had posted on Facebook. I love this book but with a baby am overwhelmed with clutter. Combining my favourite people. You have now reinspired me to get moving again. Wishing you a wonderful new year with lots of videos.
+kim Catfish He he, must have read your mind! Congrats on your baby. I know that was a tricky time for me after by girls were born of trying to figure out what in the world to do with all their clothes/gadgets/supplies. If I don't have a system for something it makes me feel more stressed out (hence why I don't travel very much!). This book really helped me see how many systems I still didn't have for my girls and they are 4 and 2. Best of luck with the method!
My husband comes from a long line of hoarders (like...some could be on the television show), and I just don't like to clean. Don't get me wrong...we both LOVE a clean house, but it seems like every time we get everything "tidy", it only lasts for a few weeks (or even days). I just picked up the book & can't put it down!
I found your video tonight & the before/during/after photos are inspiring! Next video on my watch list in your kid version!
Please do a before and after then :)
Thank you for sharing this video! I just recently did the entire tidying up order by Marie Condo. It is so refreshing to let go of things I held on to for no particular reason.. I believe we just needed the "permission" to give up things that didn't "spark joy." It is so freeing and uplifting in a way. I hope after this deep cleanse of not only my home, but my mind because all those negative distractions of things in my house are gone, I can work on my work more efficiently and make a difference. I'm so happy the Konmari method is working for you, and I hope you are blessed by this discovery also.
So glad you enjoyed the book and my video. Thanks for sharing those ideas that resonated with you. ( :
Thank you for this great video. KonMari was the last decluttering, organizing book I"ll ever need. To be successful you must read the entire book before starting. Anyone who doesn't will find it confusing and impossible to ever get organized.
I agree!
Thank you Ashley, that was a very well articulated description of Komari's book which will save me time from having to read it, p!us you inspired me to get more motivated and focused on my own deep cleaning. As a working mom as well with no free time sometimes it feels impossible but you remind us to take it in chunks and do the best we can, and seeing how relieved and relaxed you seem is a reminder how worth it it is. It is hard to avoid the fatigue, distractions, paralysis analysis and excuses that family won't be supportive but a happy, less stressed mom means a happy family! Thanks for your positive example!
Aww thanks! So glad you could relate to it as a working mom as well. Yes it's hard to balance the time for cleaning with everything else but it always does feel better to have a clean house!
This is a great video! Just wanted to let you know, that damaged clothing (stained, ripped, etc) is often accepted at the Salvation Army or Goodwill. They actually recycle "bad" clothing. A truck picks it up and take them to a recycling center. You have to call ahead to find out if a specific location does or not, but definitely worth finding out!
+woodstock72388 Good to know. ( :
You can use tea tree oil to clean and polish your furniture.
Great video! That book has changed my life. Thanks for sharing!
I really enjoyed your video. You did such a good job explaining your experience with the Kon Marie method.
I myself got through the clothing quickly and easily but stalled out when it came to the books I think. I had hundreds (and donated hundreds) but I still have around 75 books. Some are sentimental but most are non-fiction books that I definitely use several times a year....and they ALL spark joy for me.
I still have a lot of work to do with the rest of the categories. Wish me luck!
thanks so much! Yeah I find clothes to be the easiest, but moving onto the other categories is sometimes more difficult. ( : Thanks for sharing your experience and best of luck!
For me it’s not an issue throwing things away. Growing up in a dysfunctional family people have thrown away everything from needed things to diplomas. My problem now that I’ve been back in my home town and my mother lives with me she’s a major clutter-er and those bad habits rub off on me. Getting rid of her things is the problem. I know she’ll hate it but I feel like I just need to start going through stuff and shipping it off without we realizing it until its gone
I think you made a great point about the storing stuff in your basement and getting tired of the special folding style. There is a lot of collateral damage that goes on when one does the konmari method. I'm trying to address that issue in my new KonMari video.
Also - the special folding technique takes forever! I really doubt full time working adults/ students will have the time and will power to do it. I personally don't do it that way - but I do stack my clothes in a vertical fashion konmari style.
What I'm trying to do is encourage people to distill the "principles" of the KonMari method and the "spirit" of the art form - instead of following the techniques of the konmari method to a T. :)
Thanks I like your approach, not having to stick to it 100% but just for the most part. ( :
Why be so down on the project when you won't even do it? I love it. If you are a life coach you should encourage people and be more open. Just my opinion, though.
My acupuncturist suggested this book and I'm so glad she did. After reading it, I went through the process of keeping things that sparked joy. I actually really like folding my clothes now. I know where everything is which is a money saver. I already have what it is I need and love!
+Rochelle Moore Cool! Thanks for sharing your experience! ( :
Yes, it's a great book. One note on the clothing. Check with the places you want to donate as they may get cash for the discardable fabrics that can't be resold. Where I live, they take everything - stained, torn, tattered and reusable to sell. They pallet up the truly unsalable clothing and sell it to make a little cash to support operations. So that way, you won't have to worry about washing and extra sorting....let them make the decisions and go from there, assuming your places function the same way.
Since filming this I have started taking all my clothes there, old, stained, all of it...had no idea they took those before. Glad to know now. ( :
Wow thanks for this. I went and listened to this as a spoken book on You Tube after watching your video and yes it's fantastic! I think it is going to change my life too!
Awesome! Hope it helps you! ( :
Never heard of KonMari until today. You have a new subscriber :) Really enjoyed this video. Thank you! :)
Thanks for subscribing! Glad to have you. Hope you can give Konmari a try!
***** lol if you see my channel you will see we are aiming on living out of 4 carry-ons for the 4 of us in about 1 year 6 months from now :) We downsized from a 10 acre property, large house, large workshop, shed, etc...LOTS of stuff...moved to Florida 7 years ago and downsized BIG time. But even with all the downsizing we have sooo much stuff and if we plan on traveling the world we cannot keep MOST of what we have...so every day we have been either packing what we MUST have like photos(that gives me "joy") ...those things will go into a POD stored somewhere...and donating most everything else. Some things made it to the consignment shop and some into the garbage. I never heard of Konmari until now and just ordered her book from Library. I watched her on CZcams today as well. She is too cute. I've never heard of this approach. I love it. If it brings me joy I then will keep it. You did a super job of explaining what Konmari is. I'm very impressed :) Thank you!
Never EVER throw away ripped and stained clothing. When donated, they can turn the unusable items into insulation for homes! Never throw away anything fabric!
So true! I was thinking the exact same thing. When donated, your stained or ripped items can get a new life through their recycling programs.
I keep my favorite old pieces for sewing projects.
I have dress up days with friends.
And free piles outside don't hurt.
MrsBrit1 Its called recycling!! Why not promote recycling????
Exactly! 100% cotton fabric takes 100 years to break down in a landfill. Donate it to quilters. There are quilters out there who make nothing but scrap quilts that are FABULOUS! And recycle jeans into hot holders; they are the best!
I never knew this! Thanks
I Loved the book and understand the guilt I had about throwing away things I really don't need but felt I had to keep. I keep a very few things now.
thanks for sharing! I can relate. ( :
Also I did it slightly different which maybe why it took me longer. I mostly worked in categories but then would start to organize before I moved to the next one. I didn't initially know that you were supposed to do that & by the time I did I kept pressing forward that way. In doing so, every area I organized has remained pristine since beginning at the end of December. Its so easy now for us to keep our home clean. Also did the garage. The only room left is the kids. We will tackle that during spring break. There's won't be as lengthy. Thanks again.
+dee rasta
Hey I say whatever works for you is just fine! Best of luck with the rest of your tidying! ( :
I went to the library and got this book on audio and I've played it several times. I think it is a really good book filled with great ideas. I haven't stayed on top of it either, but I'm working on it!☺ Thanks for sharing, and I'm happy that her method of "tidying"worked out for you.😀
+Ericka NYC Thanks for sharing your experiences with it. ( : I love re-listening to it again and again to keep me on track. ( :
I was very inspired with your vlog! I am in the process of using the KonMari Method. My bedroom is done, the bathroom is done, the hallway will be done this weekend, as will the living room and the kitchen is mainly done, but will get another overhaul during my next holidays. Tomorrow I will bring about 10 Sacks of trash to the dumpster and donate another 3 sacks to a local church. This way I shall have much more breathing space. Thank you for your great vlog. I have added your channel to my list, so I shall see more of you.
Wow go you! You've been working hard! It feels so good to get rid of all that stuff! Thanks for sharing your experience and for adding me to your list! ( :
Oh wow, thanks for this information. Can't wait to read the book xx
You're welcome! ( :
Speaking of only keeping things that spark joy...I decided I'm only going to subscribe to channels that spark joy and give me hope in humanity...so I just subscribed to you and another smart girl.
+Lisa Vega I agree, thanks for choosing me! ( :
I love the way that you explained her book! There are a lot of other CZcamsrs who post videos as they are going through the process but assume others have read the book. I enjoyed your video! Thank you :)
Glad you found it helpful!
My toothbroosh certainly sparks joy when I imagine the caries I'd be suffering without it;)
Ive just started this book, hoping to reduce the amount of stuff we have!! Will be taking the book with a pinch of salt but hoping it will help us out a bit to feel better in our space.
Hope you can make some positive changes to your space! ( :
I love this video! I am in the process of reading her book.. You have a new sub! Thanks!
+Melina McGuire Oh yeah! Glad to hear it. Thanks for subscribing. It's such a good book isn't it?! ( :
Wonderful! For a15+ min video, you provided a lot of succinct content. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love your hair! :)
and great book..haven't read it yet but I have been learning a lot.
+merci k Aww thanks! ( :
I'm listening to it now in my car driving to and from work.... I am a hoarder from way back....my father and grandmother were too... I will be starting with the pantry /food this weekend. I have decided on that as I have also put on so much weight and by emptying and throwing out foods that have been sitting at the back of the pantry and fridge - that have probably expired - then I can have a clear mind to start losing weight as well .. my next tackle will be my clothes - with the amount of weight I have put on I cannot fit into 9/10ths of my clothes.....by the time I realistically lose the weight, these clothes will no longer be fashionable
+Renee Want Hope this can help get your tidying journey started. ( :
+AshleysGreenLife hi Ashley. I started over the weekend. As I mentioned. Bi started in my pantry. I managed to rid of 7 bags of 'food' that had been sitting in my pantry. ✔️ so that is ticked off my list as done. Love the feeling. Next is the linen closet that I will be turning into a storage closet and keeping the bed linen in each bedroom and all the towels in the bathrooms. After that I start the monumental task of my art studio, then clothes, then books, then papers.
I really enjoyed this video! Inspires me to live more of an organized life:)
+Anna Rogov♡ Oh great! Glad to hear it. ( :
I read and used the book. My 3rd bedroom was a mess for 3 months while I was going through things deciding if it "sparked joy". I felt great once I was finished. I got rid of a lot too.
+Lynn Szala Nice to have a "dumping room" in the mean time right? Thanks for sharing! ( :
Konmari changed my life for a very short time. It would have been easier if my whole family had participated though.
+Stephanie Bogart Oh bummer, I'm lucky my hubby does not hoard stuff and my kids are little so they don't protest too much-lol. ( :
I think it depends on how you go about doing it. The Kon-Mari method is usually different for everyone because sometimes the results often vary depending on how much stuff you have.
Read 1st book and her second book "Spark Joy" takes a bit of time but I gave away 12 bags clothes, 150 books and over 200 magazines, filled household recycling bin with paperwork by emptying a 4 draw filing cabinet as I had two full ones at the start. So got rest of komono to do now which is described better in the second book and also has more detail on how to fold clothes. So still on the journey but will see it through to the end
+Banjo Bushcraft Kudos to you! ( :
For clothes that are ripped, torn, and/or stained you can still donate those items to Goodwill in a marked bag. Goodwill shreds these items for filler and other projects for inpoverished countries. This way those items do not end up in a landfill.
+Monica Morgendorffer Yep, didn't know about that until after my tidying...but I'll be ready to save them next time!
Ashley,
Thank you for showing your paper system. I have just completed the KonMari CLOTHING & BOOKS categories and was wondering how I will tackle all papers.
Currently, in addition to boxes of old papers in pendaflex files, I have about 8 colored folders with pockets. I use them to organize papers for currently important topics. such as health insurance, a current legal issue, a folder for paper to scan and shred, and other projects or issues. but it's still difficult to find what I need since they are all in a stack on my desk along with new papers that have not been dealt with yet.
I would like to see a video on how you declutter and organize papers.
I suppose I'm a little OCD also. :^)
I recently posted how I organize papers here: czcams.com/video/5ksRNCLbTzc/video.html
Hope you find it helpful!
Thank you! I need to check this book out - our house is a constant disaster and my husband keeps EVERYTHING... lol
+alcrout1321 Oh boy you have your work cut out for you with your hubby, mine is not a hoarder and was pretty cool to toss most things...he had some he had to keep, but didn't care about too much else (I was lucky) ( : Best of luck!
+alcrout1321 I'm in the same boat! My husband keeps everything!!
Oh my gosh - it's like fate!! ***** I subscribe to the PopSugar Must Have monthly box and received her follow-up book this month, Spark Joy! Awesome!!
Just found your channel. I read that book six months ago and sadly got nothing out of it. After the author said items need to be personally spoken to and petted due all objects having feelings that could be hurt, I really couldn't take her seriously. If that were even the case, how cruel would it be to throw things away! Your comments about the book (keep things that give you joy and try to throw out all paper) pretty much sum up all that it said that wasn't really out there or very basic.
It's also worth noting that most of the donated clothes in this country are chopped up and recycled into batting filler and insulation, not sold as is, so ask your charities if they take stained and ripped clothing, just bag it separately. It takes MASSIVE amounts of resources to create a single t-shirt, and Americans throw out thousands of tons of clothing each year that could and should be recycled.
I think most mothers would be touched for their child to send those early photos their way, maybe sitting and reminiscing together over them or sending an electronic copy, or even showing your kids your scary high-school hair, but I do understand the concept of not wanting constant reminders of upsetting life moments.
Trash and recyclables are best taken out to bins immediately, or they really can create giant piles, and many charities will come to your door if dropping off isn't easy. Thankfully, I have three charities within five minutes of my home where I can just drop off a bag on my way to anywhere else.
The concept of a purse needing to be completely emptied was another thing in the book that I found bizarre. Maybe you can explain how this is helpful and not just another task to have to do in the morning, another way to forget your wallet or other necessary item usually handy by the door to just grab and go. Beyond a quick purge of receipts and perishables, a check as to what coupons are left to be used next trip, and a replacement of fresh items like a bottle of water, I can't wrap my head around this one.
All that being said, thanks for the video and encouraging us to get organized.
AccordingToLorna Like everything else in life, you keep what's profitable to you and discard what is not - including information from a book. I didn't care for talking to the items either but the concept helped me practice gratefulness and appreciation for all I have. I realized I took so much for granted. There are so many people with so much less than me. I don't really need all this stuff. The concept of tidying up one category all over the house was new to me and it worked better for me. Emptying my purse was not useful info for me either but made me think of all the bags I have and don't use. The book propelled me to tidy my house. :) This week I'll be working on books. :o
AccordingToLorna Like everything else in life, you keep what's profitable to you and discard what is not - including information from a book. I didn't care for talking to the items either but the concept helped me practice gratefulness and appreciation for all I have. I realized I took so much for granted. There are so many people with so much less than me. I don't really need all this stuff. The concept of tidying up one category all over the house was new to me and it worked better for me. Emptying my purse was not useful info for me either but made me think of all the bags I have and don't use. The book propelled me to tidy my house. :) This week I'll be working on books. :o
AccordingToLorna I agree not everything in the book is applicable to everyone but I think it is meant to be used more like a guide. Obviously not everyone in the world will apply every single thing mentioned in the book(like that purse thing) but for the most part the general idea of the book is pretty motivating (at least for me).
The konmari folding method, just the basic part of it, was tremendously helpful. I saw someone post a picture of their drawer and they were able to fit so much into it!
Yes! Her folding method is the best thing I've ever found for my wardrobe! I only have shelves (no hanging space) and vertically folded clothes take 2 times less space! When I folded my socks I found that they fit in a half of my drawer, earlier I couldn't fit those socks in the whole drawer!
Loved all of the tips! I'm trying so hard to purge but I feel like maybe reading the book will be a life changing experience and actually make me get the motivation to do it! I feel like ever since I had my daughter things keep piling up and now things are out of control.
I watched this video when I was in the process but also now when I'm "done" because it just gives me energy to keep it simple. Ps I'm swede and "flyt" means flow 😘
I like to re-watch it to help me stay on track with it all ( : Thanks for the translation, love it!
I have a comment about storing ; important documents such as contracts and warranties (all other papers such as paid bills need to be discarded) should be all in one see-through simple plastic folder, standing up in a rack or a stand. That's it. No need for a filing system. It's great that you've made extra effort, but I just want to point out that it is in fact extra effort, not something everyone needs to do if they follow KonMari.
+Mirella Korhonen Oh yes, I had done that reorganizing a few months back before discovering the Konmari Method, so although the simple folder would work best, I kind of like all the binders...maybe someday I'll simplify. ( :
Ashley Thank you so much, this helped me purge the last little bit of items we had (pictures, secretary desk, etc) It also helped me find "homes" for my purse etc. Thank you! Alana
Glad to hear it!
I thought everyone would keep like things together. Knickers in the knicker drawer, t shirts in another drawer, jumpers in another drawer. When it's summer I put my winter things away and get my summer clothes out to replace them and vice versa. Winter coats are washed or dry cleaned and put away. My books on their shelves are roughly categorised. Sewing books together, cookery books together etc. My house isn't all that tidy but I try to keep it organised, otherwise how can you every find things. I have kept some clothes that were too small, for years, I lost weight and I don't have to buy so many new ones. I gave my others away to a charity shop or trashed them. and I'd never heard of the konmari system until today.
Thanks for sharing ( :
Maybe I missed the video... But could do a video on how you organized your former filing cabinet items? This is my WORST area! I also have a broken filing cabinet in the basement & I can never manage to get things from upstairs to downstairs & therefore have piles of unfiled paperwork. Thanks & I love your videos! You inspired me to go no poo & my hair thanks you for it!
+Jacbean10 That's exactly what I used to have too, that thing drove me crazy and nothing ever got filed. I'll have to do a video on this one. ( :
Great video! I'm also in the process of going through the method, but I'm already happier! It's amazing how much you can discard without it detracting from your life -- making it easier. Also, I love your long curly hair. I'm trying to grow mine out. :)
Thanks for the hair love! And glad you are enjoying the Konmari method too, I sure love that book and what a difference it's made in my house!
Really enjoyed this blog since I listened to the book not so long ago (you can listen to it for free in CZcams by the way!). Some things I have implemented (like the folding method) - but I have yet to be brave on some of the other things - life has been so busy I've just not had the headspace to take everything out of my closet and go through it - but I plan to!
+mellibee100 Oh cool, best of luck on the rest of your tidying journey! ( :
Great video! I just want to say that I believe it's more common for eco-conscious people to have more garbage to throw away because they are more willing to save things from the trash or attempt to repurpose things when they get broken. You were already doing fantastic if it only took you a month or so to finish... I am hoping to complete it by one year!
thanks! Best of luck with your house too! ( :
Been wanting to try this method too! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and process! Giving me inspiration to go through my house now
+Charlotte Sinasky Nader You bet, happy tidying! ( :
Very nice, I just read the book and started the dicarding yesterday ! Thanks for sharing !!
+Rubya Soraya Cool! Happy tidying!
I love this!!! I'm going to try and adapt these this year. I love that you are a fully one working mum. I am too!!
Thanks!
I love knowing there are other people out there that are as organize crazy as me
Thanks for this great video (as they all are) I was 1/2 way through your video and ready to spring up and start cleaning my office! Made myself sit and watch the whole thing! Thanks!
+Jazzie Davis LOL, love your comment! That's how I felt reading the book, it was torture to finish it because I just wanted to get started...but I also wanted to know how Kondo did it all before beginning. Glad my video helped motivate you! ( : Best of luck on the cleaning and tidying!
great video!! I just started reading it today and am already chomping at the bit to get started. and I'm so excited to watch your video on employing the method with children, I've been wondering about how that was going to work.
Hope it helps you!
Thank you for this video, great work!:)
+Mirella Korhonen Thank you! ( :
I’m so into this! I NEED this book!
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Thanks for sharing. Mi just finished the book and can't wait to get started......but I feel like it will take me forever. I need to see a video from so,done that has just way way too much and no organization. That would be very inspiring. Thanks again.
+teenauh You're welcome, good luck on your tidying journey.
teena 'how to gyst', 'the messy minimalist' and 'Tj'sWays' all come at the problem from different sides, but are excellent
You seem like a genuine and lovely person. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your kind words!
Great job Ashley!
I am about to move, and just days from beginning the purge. I am so happy to see your viddy. Already motivated by KM M, your presentation lends faith to my reality.
Cheers!
+cinafoto212 Thanks! Best of luck with your move ( :
Lots of good advice. I'm in the midst of finding a home for everything. Thanks.
Cool! I just went through and decluttered everything again. ( :
Such a nice video. I have just started with the method myself, it is so inspiring. Love your bedroom btw. :)
+Madeleine Norman Thanks!
Very helpful. I have watched a lot of videos on the konmari method and yours was different. Thank you for sharing.
+tvsma Thanks for your kind words! Glad you liked the video. ( :
Great video and I am very slowly reading her book but trying to declutter because I can't find all my stuff to actually do the konmari method lol! It's happening though and doing videos helps me keep going! 💕
Glad to hear it helped!
Great video! Made me curious about the Konmari Method, I hadn't heard of it yet. Just a question, is this method very green? When you said that you threw away a doormat and bought another one that sparked joy, it didn't sound very green to me. I don't mean this as criticism, I'm just curious! I'm into minimalism myself, so that's why I wonder :)
+Simplify My Life I suppose the method is green if you want it to be. As you saw in the video, most of the things I discarded I donated to Goodwill, but something like a dirty doormat wouldn't be accepted by Goodwill so I was forced to choose to keep something dirty, old and ratty or throw it away and trade up to something more useful. So I suppose in this example it doesn't seem green, but as a whole, my house feels greener after doing all the tidying because I cleared clutter and have a more organized space.
+AshleysGreenLife That explains a lot, thank you!
+Simplify My Life I struggle with this too. I'm passionate about minimalism and being green, but sometimes they conflict with one another. I want to keep my home clear and clutter free, but old stained or broken stuff has to go "somewhere" and I find it really hard to toss things in the trash, so stuff starts to pile up. This is especially true with clothing - how many I-used-to-be-a-stained-shirt rags do I really need?!! It can be a bit of a tricky cycle, but I'm trying my best. :) Our city used to have a March of Dimes thrift store that had a "baler", which made big square bales of clothing and sold them to car manufacturers and other companies who recycled the fibers into new cloth (I think??). Anyway, it was such a nice thing to be able to get rid of old socks or stained stuff and know that it wasn't going straight to the landfill. I wish options like this were more widely available. Sigh. :)
Megan F Yes it can be hard to get rid of your stuff in a green way! I always feel guilty when I have to throw something away, even though I always try to look for a better option. In my city there are several fashion stores that collect old clothing to be recycled :)
Personally. I think this method is VERY green. :) And this is the reason why I think so...
It may sound wasteful when you throw things away that you don't like - but that is the harsh reality. Upon facing this harsh reality - I started to be very cautious and careful whenever I buy new items. I made sure I really needed something, and it really sparked joy before I introduced new items into my life. Short to say... throwing things away today.. cut down my long term consumption by a lot.
It's a short term sacrifice to realize how much we consume. And when we consume less - isn't that more green?
LOVE this series!! Keep it going!!
good video, clear, I read the book and put most of it in place but enjoyed watching and feel inspired to do some more :)
+B Fab Awesome, thanks for your feedback!
does this include spouses?
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Maybe. She said some of her clients got divorced after the courses, and they became happier that way.
hi sleeping petal :)
Bonnie Brisson points are
Bonnie Brisson points
Wonderful breakdown, I haven't read the book but I have watched some videos.
Cool, glad to hear it!
Random knowledge. Flyt (you proununce the Y a bit longer then you did) means float. :)
+Madeleine Norman Good to know!
This was great! I read the book as well but could not get inspired, however you've inspired me. The only problem I have is what to do with other categories...I have a lot of random stuff like makeup, lotion, pens, and other random things. What did you do in this case? Also, she said she's never had a return client so I'd love to see an update in a few months!
+MakeupMagic06 Wow, thanks for your kind words! Sometimes I feel more inspired when I see real people do it, not just read about it in a book. Yeah I didn't have time to touch on the make up, lotion and pens...she keeps most of those with the "miscellaneous category" and I just treated them the same as the other categories by dumping all the items (of similar nature- all the lotion, all the pens, etc.) out on the floor, discarding the ones I didn't want or found someone to give them to if I knew they would want them, and then just stored the rest. ( : Yes I should do an update in a few months!
Your videos are always so inspiring and helpful.
+Level5 Vegan Well thank you! I appreciate your kind words! ( :
i will do my best to apply this to myself when i get my own home. I live with my parents and it's a big mess. mom is big with keeping it clean but she's definitely a hoarder, and so is my dad.
What I really found inspiring was Clutterbug's video on the twelve days of Christmas decluttering. Maybe show it to them so they become inspired too?Or in addition, perhaps you can further inspire them now by offering to help them go though stuff? Sort of planning for when you get your own place type of excuse? I know that if my children had helped me do that, just a little at a time, I would have had some momentum going on before long. Instead, they waited until the moving van was in the driveway before getting involved. It's then that I found out that they could use this or that item, or always really loved something. In actual fact, I was keeping a lot of stuff for them.
annie h thank you for this, i'll look it up. maybe i'll help them with some stuff. (:
LitcheTheArsm Here's wishing you all the best! If they can be motivated to do it without the burden of shame, embarrassment or guilt, they may become positive about it and then you all win.
I enjoyed your video! I have both of Marie Kondo's books and I'm going to start working on my clothes today. It's very hard to not just start with our living room, because that is the first room that is seen when people enter our house and it has a lot of clutter right now due to things that were moved in there from our master bedroom when we had a leak in the ceiling. But, I'm going to try the clothes first, as she suggests. I'd like your opinion on a couple of the things that bothers me about her book which is that she suggests using paper boxes, like shoe boxes for storage instead of buying plastic or other containers. I feel that paper containers attract silverfish and other bugs, (I had to throw out some little boxes I had in my closet drawers because they were partially eaten by silverfish)! Also, regarding the clothes that she stands up versus lying flat, don't they fall over as clothes are removed to be worn? Thank you!
+Carol Janssen Best of luck on your tidying journey! As for the shoe boxes, you can use small plastic containers too just without lids. And as for the clothes they slightly fall down but not much. It hasn't been a problem for me. ( :
No way I requested this a while! Awesome :)
+Megan Mae He he! Finally right?! Glad you liked it. ( :
Loved the video and the photos as you explained! I just wish you would have recycled more instead of just throwing things away in the trash 😫
I loved the book and I loved your video!
Just made a video on capsules myself! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for mentioning the mess that's created while in the process. That is exactly what's happening with me:)
Yes that's not the fun part but it is a good sign you're making progress!
This was a great descriptive video, I was listening while I worked so I couldn't watch more than just listen. Anyway, I am a Flylady type declutterer, but you put some sense to ConMari (Even if some of what she teaches does sound like other decluttering authors).
Glad you found it helpful ( :
The KonMarie method seems to depend on having drawers. I only have three drawers in my whole apartment - two small ones in my kitchen and three shallow ones in my closet. I cannot fit everything I want to keep in these drawers, no matter how I fold them. This seems to be a weakness in the KonMarie method.
+The Real Vermillion 303 This is true. I found some cool things from target to make up for this lack of drawers in this kid konmari video: czcams.com/video/U8tFe3RWems/video.htmlm36s
***** Ah, we don't have Target in the UK.
Can you do a more in depth video on your plan station? I have been trying to get organized and think this will help me so much.
+haralsonkaylak Will have to add it to the list! ( :
Thanks, great video. I'm in the process right now, and I sure recognize what you're talking about:)
+Torill Olsoy Glad you found it helpful!
Excellent video! I stuck with it until the end, Inspire of my short attention span, yeah, I'm so glad because I got so much out of it.
I started the KonMari method with clothes, then got stuck half way through books. Ive been working on paper clutter for weeks & am frustrated because it seems to be growing faster than the bags I throw out! I like your command station and plan to adopt it. Help me out with your sub categories list. I couldn't visualize the titles. Do you have a pin site? Thank you.
I'm about to post a video breaking down that whole command center, hopefully sometime this week or next Sunday!
the way you shared and explained everything it's amazing thank you 👍😘🌹
Aww thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
I am going to get this book at the library today. But I am not going to talk to my socks, or thank my purse each day. I like to organize and purge, but my socks are just fine. I will talk to my dog. LOL Why would you empty your purse each night? What is the purpose behind that? I just hang my purse up on a hook in my bedroom to keep it up out of the way. This is a good video, thank you.
Some people (esp. many women) have multiple purses. The purpose of emptying it is that you are always aware of what's in your purse, and don't end up with duplicates or clutter in different bags. She also says in her book that she sometimes just leaves it if she knows she'll use the same purse again.
***** I guess I am boring and usually use the same purse for the season, unless there is a special occasion in which I get out a little clutch. I am not one of those girls highly into purses and shoes. Just have a few simple choices. But put me in a fabric store and I will find a ton of fabric that I want. So I need to organizie my sewing room. LOL
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Lol, you don't even have to be highly into purses and shoes, I'm a student and switch between my backpack and my purse regularly. But it's not about just doing everything she does, you can take in her suggestions and make it work with your own lifestyle :)
Yes, that is kind of what I did, I read the book and chose a few of her methods. But I still do not talk to my socks. LOL
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Neither do I, haha. I do fold them though, which makes opening the sock drawer extremely satisfying, so that's good enough.
How long did it take you to complete this? I work part time and homeschool my preschoolers every day of the week. They still need my attention, so I'm just wondering how to do this when you still have daily responsibilities and kids.
+Ryan Jacobson 3-4 days I'd say, I had two littles when I did this and that's what made it take longer. We found it was helpful to work during their nap time or when they went to sleep at night so they couldn't touch the paint or be around it. It might be difficult if it's when your preschoolers are there ) : maybe a weekend project!
Throwing out a functional item to buy the same item only prettier is the opposite of minimalism and Marie Kondo's ideology.
LOVE it all, but im not sure i see the point of emptying my purse every time i come home. Thoughts?
Well, I was into this at first but that's the first thing I dropped once life got busy! I wish I could get back to doing it, but can't seem to find the time to do it. ( : Maybe someday I'll try getting back into it.
I really like her method but the one problem that I have with it is at the end when you are discarding your items. She is from Japan, which is a country very centered about not being wasteful and being responsible in recycling everything, and I mean everything. Yet, I haven't watched a video where someone says that Kondo pushes those ideas. Not one. I just think that's a little weird. Plus a bit irresponsible. But her method is still really nice and if you can get something out of it, like myself and millions of other people, then more power to her and those using her method.
3ye3ye3lack3ird you shouldnt be throwing things away, you should sell them or donate them. broken items should be recycled.
Hi Ashley, thanks for this video! I am new to this method and read in her book that she recommends starting with clothes. May I ask what you recommend to do if a lot of the clutter is paper (notes with emotion attached, etc.). In other words, to even get to where the clothes are, there is too much paper clutter. So far in the book, I have not seen how to approach that (have not read it yet in its entirety). Thanks for any reply!
+abjkl She gets to the books and papers later, and if there is any emotion attached to them she recommends saving them till last. If I were you I would put them all in a box or boxes until you've gone through the other areas first (clothes, books, papers with no meaning attached, other miscellaneous) and then at the end tackle these "memento-like papers". Or if you're feeling up to it, try to get them done first if they are really bugging you and blocking you from getting started, she just thinks those are harder to start with. Clothes are much easier. Hope that helps!
+AshleysGreenLife Hi, Ashley! Thanks so much for having taken the time to reply. Yes, you were very helpful! I really appreciate it. Thanks again.