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My Experience with KonMari | The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
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- čas přidán 19. 08. 2024
- I just read the Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo, which explains, KonMari- a Japanese art that takes decluttering and organizing to a whole new level.Here is a look into my personal experience with it. It was a lot of work, but well worth it! I'm in love with minimalistic living now = )
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Also, Konmari does say that doing this 'quickly' is within six months...the fact that you did it all in one go is amazing! No wonder you were tired! ;)
Granted I have a smaller apartment, but yes it was an ALL day affair lol
Yes great job! I've started. I've been at it for about 2 weeks. Tomorrow I have a day off so tomorrow it is!
Ashley Brown I began last week too. I took a whole week to do clothes because I have 4 kids and I wanted them involved. I was able to show each one the principles and methods of konmari. Each child folded and organized their drawers. It was hard for me to accept some of their discard choices. But if it didn't spark joy for them, why keep it??? Tomorrow I begin books. I'm a homeschooling mom. I got a ton of books. :O
I hope it went well! I'm sure you feel great now
I LOVE that you included your kids, especially because I'm sure it would've been a lot faster to do yourself. I think it's a great lesson for kids to learn at a young age. xo
Another question you could ask yourself would be "would I buy it again" ? If you wouldn't purchase it if you saw it at the stop ore it might be time to go.
Oooooh I like that one too! Thanks for sharing with me and the other viewers : ) and thank you for watching!
Another good one - when was the last time you wore it?
for some reason that question doesn't work for me 😩I somehow ALWAYS convince myself that I WILL wear it again lol...and of course never do!
We had glass from an entertainment center break, I've done clothes & books/movies, but not papers yet, that has to wait until right before momentos (honestly I'd rather do momentos...) but anyway "is this worth cleaning the glass shards off?" helped...
Clothing I plan to give myself a month or two (into a new season of weather here) and go through again... if the those "I might wear it..." don't get worn, they are gone!
I like the idea of going through clothing again as a new season approaches- with a fresh perspective. Thanks for sharing your experience!
I'm just started the clothing in the house. As a mom of 10, I'm dying! 😜😂 We are moving though and now is the perfect time. 💗
A mom of 10!!!? 😵 wow. Good for you! And I'm over here overwhelmed by my space lol. GOOD LUCK and thanks so much for watching : )
Angela Burkhardt Bixby You make a good point... the timing has to FEEL right. I think our mental attitude makes a huge difference.
New beginnings are very powerful times.
Angela Burkhardt Bixby u have 10 kids?? Or u have one kids thats 10??
AAAAAHHHH!!!! I love this. I went through the KonMari method about a year ago and got rid of quite a bit. I've since moved and as I started putting things away, I had minimal things but still felt like something was off. Your second question you came up with, "Do I see this item in my ideal future closet," just hit me like a brick. After this I'm going to straight go back to my clothes and ask that question, I think it will make the difference completely.
YES! That question is magic. So happy it helped : )
My big hangup about discarding stuff is the question "what if I might need this someday?" I have actually thrown stuff away only to need it later, but I guess a majority of the stuff is not needed. I remember hearing one lady say if she wasn't sure she should discard something or not, she just put those things in a large container and kept it for at least a month. Then she went through it again and discarded most of those things. I think that's what I'm going to have to do too.
sunshinegirl1967 That’s the thing. Why does it matter? Is it a life threatening situation? The point, especially with easily replaceable items is that if you really need it, you will get another. What if someday never comes and you carted around some useless shit your whole life.
You are amazing Shaina! I have a large house, 3 kids and 22 years of stuff. Over the years I've donated and thrown out tons but I was very motivated after reading both Kondo books. I've given myself 6 months to accomplish my goal. Books were very hard and I dread getting to the photos part but I keep on moving forward!
Lisa- couldn't agree more about the photos haha. I'm really impressed with your motivation- most people would give up just at the thought of it taking 6 months. I feel "lighter" for you already : ) Keep me posted on how you make out. Thanks for watching!
I went through the KonMari process after discovering the book last fall. It took a few months to continue every category but I absolutely loved the process. I've shared bits of it online and with friends, encouraging them to do the same. Then this summer, I helped my mom go through a few categories in her house and we must have gotten rid of about 30 bags of stuff (clothes, linens, cleaning supplies, toiletries, trash, books, etc). I was there for a week and we just barely broke the surface but now, my mom is sharing her continued progress (like going from clothes in 3 closets, 10 bins throughout the house, and 2 dressers down to 1 closet with just a few sentimental pieces in the guest room and finally being able to access her bedroom closet again! Since I'm moving next month, as I pack things up, I've been ruthless in getting rid of extras, getting rid of clothes I'm not reaching for or wear and realize it's not for me. I've been steadily decluttering all year but now that we're moving, I'm using it as an excuse to really go for it! I just love watching declutter videos and I thoroughly enjoyed yours, especially with you starting off by saying you thought everything was minimal at the start! Thanks for sharing your process with us!
Wow sounds like you had the ultimate decluttering experience between you and your mom! Congrats on the major lifestyle change- Did you feel absolutely fantastic afterward? Thank you so much for watching. It's people like you who keep on inspiring others to tidy and organize. 😘 xo
I have been cleaning FOREVER. I take plenty of breaks because I just can't do it all in one sitting or one day, but my God. Kudos for getting it done!
It does feel like FOREVER, doesn't it?? Definitely no need to rush, I was just motivated to get it done. But it should feel liberating and not so stressful. 😀
I feel as though I'm the last person to hear about the KonMari method. I love it.
It's awesome right!? I felt late to the game as well lol
YES! this is exactly what I was looking for. I'm in the process & I got discouraged because my husband is not supportive and I have two young kids so it's been a slow process. It's hard to get it done when they want to play with piles and mix stuff up. I'm getting there though and you have given me my second push to just do it. I'm getting that book too. I been thinking about it for so long but I'm so ready to read it and then pass it along to someone who is genuinely interested in it💜or I'll keep it until I find the right person lol.
This was a long thank you comment lol
Wasn't long at all, thank you for leaving a comment! I can't imagine how time-consuming it must be with kids, but I LOVE your motivation. You got this girl!! Let me know how you make out with the finished result : ) xo
sheena chante' I hope you get the support you need--or the strength to do it no matter who's around!
sheena chante' I would watch messy minimalist, if you haven't found her already. She is amazing and has a family as well so her steps are very slow.
Don't worry about your husband. I have 3 kids and my husband wasn't on board either. I started with the kids' clothes. We have donated 15+ bags and I think when he realized how much we donated, sold and just happier I was he has since started on his clothes. I has taken me a while as well. I started in May and I am still not done, but I am tackling it just like KonMari suggest. Another suggestion, we use www.itsdeductible.com for all of our donations. I really helps out come tax time. Do get the book and read it. Good luck!
Suha Ahmad Agreed... It's contagious! ; ) My hubby is
starting to do his own thing now.
As for actually doing the K-M method... I was, and remain, inspired by so many CZcamsrs who are willing to post their own successes and challenges, but imho there is no short cut for actually READING the books and understanding her underlying philosophy. Following the actual step by step process has made all the difference for me.
Also, for me this is not really about being a 'minimalist' ...although minimalists can certainly use this approach too, it's about freeing up my life, getting rid of both physical and mental barriers.
Orderly outer space = Orderly inner space.
It's a journey that starts with discovering what truly brings me joy.... and giving myself permission to get rid of anything which does not.
My goodness...Congratulations to you!!! Best of blessings with your new space, and I know you do and will love it. My niece is off to college and we just did Konmari on her stuff, and girl, I never realized how much of a packrat she was!! But, we did, and now she can go and have everything organized in her dorm, and NONE of the junk!!!
Haha a packrat...I'm so happy for her to go into college with an organized space and a true RESET. What a great time to do the Konmari method. Thank you for watching and wishing you and your niece the best 😘 xo
love it,i never heard about the konmari method,first time but in a true believer that you have to let go of the old,bad,expired,broken stuff.i do this ones or twice a year,papers,clothes,old shoes,bathroom .its refreshing and nice to let go.i love minimalistic and i been like that my whole life,even as a kid ,clean and organized,i have to do my jewelry cabinets soon ,love to be in shorts,tank top and music to declutter my apartment,my husband is now into it lol no old underwears,socks ..
Love it!! Actually I have to do my jewelry as well...for some reason I've been putting it off. Thanks for watching : ) xo
BP before Pinterest lol! Girl me too! I still have clippings hiding somewhere!
Haha love it!!!
haha that was awesome!
Yes I agree it is such hard work and at the moment I feel I am in a worse mess than when I started. The completed bits are definitely encouraging.
YES! Love that you said that. The small successes definitely keep you moving along.
Awesome job! I'm jealous of your bedroom, it's beautiful! Nothing wrong with still having lots of clothes, if dressing well makes you happy, more power to you!
Love this : ) I couldn't agree more...so what if I have a lot of pants 😏
I really appreciate the time you took to do this video, including your comments during the actual process. It was very enlightening.
If you find your jeans keep falling over on the top rack of your closet, you could put a nice white bookend at the end of it. Just a tip :)
ooooooh yes!! What a great idea. Thank you for sharing : )
Well done!
I have not gotten into the konmari method. I am not a "spark joy" kinda person. I am very practical and utilitarian about things, especially clothes. I downsized to a small wardrobe years ago. I have 36 pieces of clothing (plus footwear, outerwear & undergarments). The one area I am still working on minimizing are books....I love to read!
Books is a tough category for a lot of people. My boyfriend has a very hard time with it haha. You live a very minimilistic lifestyle...love it
I commend you for all your work! I’ve been through this process and it took days...since I work and then there is life with unexpected matters to take care of.
I also found applying aesthetics and using the same hangers created not only more organization but it is more pleasing to the eyes. I love the fact I can see what I have with the folding too. It’s a life long process....I’ll be evaluating what I’ve kept and what can go again .
It's definitely a lot of work! But my oh my, how incredibly rewarding right?
Hahaha, old? I sat in the bedroom for two days sorting, dumped stuff I loved off to the op shop just in case I was tempted to put it back but man, my back is aching and I have hardly any clothes. Never thought I had that many as I don't wear many. And old? Girl, I am learning Kon Mari at 72- and love it xxx
Haha 😂 glad you're enjoying it as much as I am!
I have a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom house and 3 kids - ages 1, 4 and 24 (hubby - ha!). I love him to pieces but he's a hoarder in denial. I've been LITERALLY working on this house for TWO YEARS. I am NOT exaggerating! I started when I was pregnant with our youngest. Watching videos like yours makes me so excited to get back on track! I've managed to send a tonnnnnnnnnnnnn of things to Goodwill but we still have a long ways to go. I've only lived here for two years so I can't speak for before I moved up here. My husband says it's part of mountain living that you hold on to anything you may need. That's why we have 5 boxes of unused blinds, 2 boxes of spare shower heads in case one of ours breaks and I KID YOU NOT, we had TWELVE potholders for pulling things out of the oven. I managed to get him down to three. The majority of the ones he had were old and wore out anyway! He doesn't want to let ANYTHING go! We also have a huge tote full of old cords that go to god only knows what. It's packed to the brim. He won't let me get rid of it. It's his raising so I can't be too mad I guess, lol. I've always been a minimalist and he's the opposite so it's been interesting to say the least! :)
WOW!! I can't imagine 🙈 But it seems like you're on top of it which is good...keep "working" him lol. Maybe he'll come to see how good it feels 🙌🏻 I am rooting for you. xo
Jeb Stevenson What did you do? I have the opposite situation. This has changed my life, but my wife just won’t get on board. I have realized she is a hoarder. I found 15 dental floss, 5 bath robes, around hundreds of lip balms and makeup items, over 30 bars of soap, etc. Worst part is she refuses to read the book. Any thoughts?
It's funny how everything is relative. Most may consider the clothes leftover no so minimalistic but considering all the clothes you got rid of it may be. Looks good though!
Thanks Danielle. It's definitely relative...we each have our own unique "click" moment where we know we've discarded just the right amount, for ourselves. Thanks for watching 😊
Absolutely, as hard as I try to get rid of things, it always looks more than it feels like!
I love your question "Do I see this item in my ideal future wardrobe"? when things are a maybe. I think that would help me discard things easier.
I am only halfway through the book so I haven't started discarding yet, but I think with clothes I'm going to get caught up on practical items; like cheap but funky Kmart t-shirts that don't inspire joy necessarily, but that I wear almost every day because I have a toddler and so they end up stained and wrecked within weeks! When they are stained I don't love them anymore even if I did when I bought them, but I won't wear expensive ones around the house just to get kid snot and spaghetti sauce on it and can't keep buying new ones so that they stay clean and joyful...hrm.
My other challenge is that 18 months after having a baby and knowing I'll probably be pregnant again within a year, I have maternity wear and clothes of various sizes as I ballooned four sizes bigger after the last pregnancy and am now almost back to my old size, but will no doubt go through this again...I don't want to hold onto things 'just in case' but I don't want to throw things out and have to rebuy it all in six months! Maybe I can apply "Does it spark joy" to a 'pregnancy' category so at least I will only have pregnancy and post-pregnancy wear that I love.
Hmmm interesting "dilemmas." I can definitely see how this might make things tricky. Just take step by step- you might be surprised as to how well "does this spark joy" works for you or the other questions I posed. It's not as "black and white" as I expected it would be, so my advice is to just do the best you can!! That's all you can do and you WILL feel much better and lighter afterwards. Let me know how you make out : )
The shelf space in the closet can be maximized by adding additional shelves above the one. Great feeling having all neat & tidy.
Great tip!!! May be helpful seeing that I've done a little shopping lately 😳
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honestly I personally think your voice is a little bit annoying, but I love your humour and the way you express yourself ❤️😂 go girl! 👍
Thank you 🤔 I think...lol
I haven't yet "KonMari'ed" my condo, but am going to buy the book today. I'm with you though, LONG LIVE THE SOCK BALLS! Loved your video. Just subscribed. :)
haha yessssss! glad we're on the same page : ) and thanks for subscribing!!
Shaina,
I loved watching your video. You are pleasant, speak at a good pace and are real. Your thought process was verbalized well. I think you are quite a worker bee! GOOD FOR YOU! You are funny too, “Not gonna lie, I’m going to miss sock balls...” That made me smile. 🤣 THANKS for posting this, you are an inspiration and am going to watch the rest of your series and subscribe. YOU ROCK!!!
What a nice comment. Thank you! And welcome to the channel 😀
I'm starting tomorrow and I'm excited and overwhelmed at the same time lol. Your outcome was great!
Awesome! Let me know how you make out : ) As exhausting as I made it seem (LOL), it's actually fun as well!! xo
Sure will! And lol it is exhausting having to go through things. I still have a lot of clothes and I'm 2 hours in lol ugh
lol the time goes by sooooo fast! you got this 👍
it's addictive
Thank for this video! I'm glad i found it! I'm starting early tomorrow to clean my room!
Awesome!! Good luck with it : )
YOU ARE SPEAKING THE TRUTH!!!!!!
🙌 lol I try! Thanks for watching : )
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I had the same feeling about the "papers" category since I like saving and categorising all kinds of info like recipies, interior decorating pictures, bank statements etc. Now I'm done with that and moved onto "komono". After papers the rest should be easy :)
Yes, I definitely found the rest to be much easier. It's nice to hear that someone else had trouble with this category lol...most people find "papers" to be easy, easy. Thanks for watching and Happy New Year!!
I'm working on simplicity too and this video gave me a huge boost!! Thanks!
Awesome! Good luck with it Jill. Keep me posted on your progress 👍
this is such a positive, chill video. thank you for it. i currently have the marie kondo book, magic of tidying and i am ready to dive in and change my life. :)
YES 🙌 it feels so good afterwards : ) Let me know how you make out...thanks for watching! xo
Thank you for taking time out of your life to share such a good video with all of us. When you said how much time it took and how wearing on you it was I finally felt vindicated., Thank you and keep going you are great at doing this
You're very welcome. And thank you for watching...I'm glad you found it enjoyable :)
I'm planning to renovate and reorganize my bedroom soon. This video series has been very helpful. Thank you so much!!
Glad you found it helpful! Happy tidying : ) let me know how you make out
Just loved the "BP...before Pinterest " part ！I think you just solved my magazines obsession ！thanks for that 😁👍
Haha you're welcome!
beautiful video! Very inspiring for times when I feel lazy.
Thank you! Happy you found it inspiring : )
So happy to have found your channel. Love your energy, positivity and enthusiasm x
So happy that you're here 😊
Use the question "If I was ina store right now would I buy this/want this?"
Ooooooooh I like that one a lot!!!! Thanks so much for sharing : ) I'll definitely be using it during my next big clean out. xo
I got rid of all my paper! Went through all of it and binned a ton then bought a scanner and everything I need is in the cloud and not on my shelves now apart from my journals. I can't imagine having that many pants! I have 1x blue jeans, 1x black jeans, 2x leggings 1x blue pattern trousers. I'm working towards being an actual minimalist though which isn't for everyone, but I really do find having such a small amount of stuff really freeing. It is knackering going through all of it though. I used to be a maximalist. There's a theory that we get 'decision fatigue' - we're only capable of making a certain number of decisions per day, so it's worth going back through all your stuff again and doing a little every day and you'll be amazed at how much more you'll be able to get rid of when you're not forcing yourself to get through it all in one day.
Never heard of a "maximalist," interesting! I've just started to go through my clothes once again...because yes I agree. Too much in one day takes the objectivity out of it I think. Thanks for sharing and watching :)
Something I've found really good to do with my own stuff is put all the hangers on the rail the wrong way round, so they hook on from the back rather than the front. That way I can see what I've used, and after a month, I'll see all the stuff that's still facing the wrong way, I'll make a point of wearing it and going through the day asking myself does it itch? do I like the way it fits? does it make me sweaty? do I hate the neckline? does it need to be washed by hand (urgh!) and figuring out why it is I don't wear it and then by the end of the day I decide if it stays or goes :)
"BP" - priceless
Yes! So glad to see this video (subscribed!) Just finished the book and going to start on my tidying journey next week. Thanks for the extra bit of motivation!
Awesome! Let us know how you make out : ) and thanks for subscribing 😘
The sock thing is the one method I DID like! LOL! No more "sock balls".
Haha too funny! I'm still trying the sock thing, but that drawer tends to get messy 😉 Thanks for watching. Xo
Thanks for posting the video! I must admit that I went home yesterday and packed two large lawn bags FULL of suits, pants, shoes, and purses to donate...closet still looks stuffed!
Well it sounds like good progress...are you planning on doing another round?
T Vivian Davis I kept my socks in balls. : D
We have just started our KonMari Journey, clothes, Accessories and all toiletries, beauty stuff done so far. It was hard going, took hours on the clothes, like you said the folding is epic! I'm keeping my sock balls sorry! lol! But it is amazing to see everything pairing down
Haha I'd be lying if I said I didn't go back to sock balls 😏 congrats on taking the plunge...how amazing does it feel!!
you did a lot in one day! it must have felt so good to get rid of so much stuff that you don't truly love. great job girl =)
It really did girl! 😛 Thanks so much for watching : ) xo
I'm so shocked you got it all done in one day! The folding did take a long time for me, and then I even let go of more clothing! Most of my clothes are now on hangers, except items that do not wish to be on a hanger and pants/shorts.
Haha I'm shocked too! Sounds like you succeeded in your experience : ) I love how many people are doing this!! Thank you for watching. xo
LOL - the hangers say JOY!
haha so weird, right!!?? 😝 i love it
Great vids Shaina!!
Thanks so much!!
I think you're fantastic and I loved this video, but I just wanted to super politely say that using OCD as an adjective for anything besides the actual disorder can feel really frustrating to people like me who actually suffer from it. It just continues the cycle of misinformation towards a disorder that really disrupts my daily life. I've been guilty of similar things myself so I totally get that we don't even really think about it, but I just wanted to nicely offer a different perspective. :)
Hey girl. No bad intent at all- but I'll definitely think twice when using it in the future. Thanks for pointing it out. Were you able to use the KonMari method?? Let me know how your experience went!
Shaina Leis So glad your reply was respectful and not at all defensive. We all mess up sometimes with what we say. 😇
This video was awesome! I moved unexpectedly and threw a lot away but this is kind of where I’m at. Clutter stresses me out and I totally get what you said about how it reflects our mental state. I am starting today ! Pray for me!
That many pairs of jeans sparked joy?
Haha what can I say! There's nothing better than a perfect fitting pair of jeans/ pants. Thanks for watching
Wow, I think I have one perfect pair! Enjoyed the video though
Haha ! Glad you enjoyed it
🙌🏻 they're quality pants haha...but I will say that I've discarded more since then!
Shaina Leis What I am finding is ... the more 'Stuff' I get rid of the happier I get, and the more I am willing to let go of.
What Marie points out is true.. it's contagious... hubby is now far more willing to get rid of 'Stuff' also.
i absolutely love your voice - hugs from Germany
haha why thank you! hugs back : )
Love this! Can't wait to do this first day that I don't have anything planned cause this looks like a looong process ;)
Haha yes it is!! But well worth it : )
Very specifically and honest, nice video 💖
Thanks 💛
now THATS what im talking about! new sub!! god bless you
☺️ thanks for subscribing! xo
I'm so glad I found you! This is my first video I've watched of yours and I already subscribed!
Aww yay! Thanks for subscribing : ) many more to come 😘 xo
+Shaina Leis I really love your content and personality! Looking forward to more videos :)
awesome! thanks so much for this. papers are emotional for me too.
Glad I'm not alone on that one lol. Thanks for watching : )
I donated 7 bags of clothes that i bought while at university with the KonMari method. I had a 4 things that were in-between, so I kept it since my wardrobe shrunk. It only took me about 3 hours since I don't have much clothes to begin with, but it was books that was most painful for me.
Wow 😳 you did good! I bet it felt great!! Books were hard for me too. My boyfriend is dreading the book category lol. I'll be sure to tell him he's not alone 😉
Watching this gave me that extra push to continue on with my Konmari journey.☺ My challenge here is that I live with my mom and sisters and they aren't as cooperative with decluttering. Nevertheless, your insights made me realize a few new things and gave me additional tips on how to go about this.💖 Thanks a lot!
Awesome! Mission accomplished on my end lol. Happy tidying and thanks for watching 💖
I just started KonMari. I loved your video! :)
Awesome!! How are you making out?
I've only done clothes so far. I did not realize how much clothes I had! I got rid of about 3.5 trash bags full. I feel so much lighter!
Love it! You're on the right track that's for sure!!
You did a fantastic job, but i don't consider it minimal. I have less clothes and I don't consider my clothes minimal
Thanks. I guess that's what Marie Kondo means when she refers to the "click" moment- it's different for everyone. And that's where I clicked 😉
love ur closet organization 👍
Thank you 😀
This is very encouraging.
Happy it could help 😄
Clothing for me is not a "spark joy" thing. I have a very small wardrobe (30 items plus workout wear & underclothes). My wardrobe is about form, function & space. I have 1 closet that is 24 inches 😆
Now books....that is where I am still working. I LOVE my books!!!
Oh wow! Good for you. Yea books are hard 😖but you got this. You'll create a deeper relationship with the ones you do keep!
Love this idea! I think I'll need to read this book before I move into my new apartment... Definitely could get rid of some stuff and I can already tell I'll feel lighter like you did.
Yes, it's a game changer. Let me know how you make out!! thanks for watching : )
I like that mix of yours - the steps between actual comments on how the steps worked for you. Good job! But, oh girl, the clothes. Very minimal amount of clothes??? I always wonder about how much stuff other people have and ask myself, if I should downsize at all. Even if you count in my gardening clothes I have 5 trousers. Considering I am pregnant and currently have 2 extras there is still a lot of empty trash bags waiting for you, if I had my will. But, luckily, KonMari doesn't say you have to throw everything, but keep just what you love, you are probably happier than me. Because I just seem to be a picky person when it comes to clothing :-)) keep it up, never go back to the cluttered life! That is what matters in the end.
Hi Elisabeth- thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. I do agree that "minimal" may mean different things to different people based on what makes you happy. I'm actually on the brink of yet another clean out to reduce even more. It seems like you have a very good handle on minimalistic living on your end 😀
So I have been minimizing for years and this method still seems so helpful! My question is...what do you do if most of your furniture and items that you might not be able to afford to replace yet don't bring you joy?
Hey there. I suggest you sit with each item, and sink into a place of gratitude- even if you must reach a little. For example, maybe you're not ecstatic about your couch, but you appreciate it because it provides a place to relax after a long day. Or maybe it sparks a good memory for you? Secondly, maybe you could take this furniture and refinish it. Maybe get a new slipcover for your couch or paint your table a new color.
You have a nice voice, Shaina.
Don’t hear that a lot haha but thank you!
I feel like Kon Marie is awesome but if the folding takes ages is this really a sustainable option? I mean will you really keep it up?? Let us know - did you? Or did you revert to an easier way of dealing with clothes?
Funny you ask! I just went through my closet again the other day and refolded things that I got a little sloppy with. I've always kept my jeans folded the KonMari way, but got lazy with socks and shirts! But after doing it the "right way" again, I really felt better and more organized. I'm going to try and stick with it 100% (remembering how I feel after it's done). I've decided to see folding as therapeutic moving forward :)
Great job:)!
Thanks ☺️
Thanks for sharing
You're very welcome!
Sock Balls totally made me subscribe.
HAHA maybe I should use that phrase in every video 😉
Thanks shaina.. This is a small thing but had bigger importance in your life..
I'm in love with KonMari and organizing :)
Love the "BP" comment...hahaha
I relate so much with her I've moved so much in my last four years from one city to another from house to house and lastly i moved out of the country and I live in a foreign country now i left everything in my country and traveled with just on baggage so when I actually read mary condo's book I already had 30 pieces of clothes including sock and underwear, and winter accessories less than 7 pair of shoes including winter shoes so I CAN'T actually throw out anything lol 😂
Oh WOW! I can't imagine having such few belongings, good for you. Maybe the KonMari method will come in handy for you in the future. Thanks for watching! xo
LOL! Sock Balls, yep, I get that!! :D
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I obviously heard of this book, but it is not what I was expecting. I am leaning towards a more minimalist approach. When you bought the new coat hangers I was like : -O. I completely understand your perspective and reasoning behind it. Surround your environment with what makes you happy.
It appears we have opposite tastes in books. You got rid of Flow and the Tony Robbins books. Seems like you got rid of a lot of Self-Help/improvement books. But I saw you kept Eckhart Tolle who I do like.
Thanks for watching. Actually me entire bookshelf is self help : ) I just got rid of certain self help books that I didn't enjoy as much as my others!
Subscribed! :)
Yay! Thanks so much Kate 😊 and welcome!!!
+Shaina Leis You're awesome! Can't wait to see your future videos
I love your personality and your videos are helpful, thank you! After reading some reviews and watching your videos I'm wondering if I even need to get the book
Honestly I don't think so, but if you enjoy reading then why not!! Happy you found it so helpful 😉
I have watched so many videos on the KonMari method and I have seen no one talk about decluttering and minimizing living room decor.
I'll be moving in the next few months and would love to do more KonMari videos...I'll keep that in mind!
You've inspired me!!! Where did you get your new hangers?! I'm going to treat myself with nice hangers too
I got them from the Container Store!! Let me know how you make out : )
great video
Thank you!
I LOVE ur channel!! You have an awesome humor. ❤️BTW where did u buy those nice hangers? Did u get use out of them?
Thank you- I bought them at the container store and I love them!!
You're awesome :) I want to start making videos myself and was wondering what kind of camera/lighting do you use? Thanks so much for helping me break through some of my "stuck" thinking.
You're very welcome : ) I use Canon T5i with sigma lens and a basic lighting kit that I found on Amazon!
fantastic !!
Thanks!!
you're hilarious. thanks for making this video
Haha thanks! and thanks for watching!
Throwing away plastic hangers to replace them with other hangers seem such a waste and is environmentally unfriendly
Sorry it's what brings me joy!
I’ve donated hangers to charity and have sold clothes with hangers during a house sale. In the end, what has been purchased is being used- what’s in the closet now and what has been let go of: recycled ...and brings joy into the closet that is visually pleasing.
Depends on where the plastic hangers went. If recycled, or to a second-hand store that needs hangers for all the used clothing they’re getting...no waste, no harm to the environment. I’d ask “where did they go?” before passing judgement.
Great video as I am just starting my decluttering and at the stage where I am soooo overwhelmingly stressed by the mess of getting everything out to declutter lol 😂💕 (but am starting to feel better though 🎉)
Yes the initial overwhelm can feel overwhelming lol. Glad to hear you're feeling better...it's only up from here :) Happy decluttering!
Shaina Leis Thank you for watching and your comment as it all helps 💕
I’m worried about folding shirts and pants. I don’t want to wear fold creases. I hang everything except undies.
You hang socks too!!!??
love your video! i also read the book but i am still struggling a little bit to really get startet...can you please tell me where your cute shoes are from? the nude ones that are tied around the ankle? hope you know which ones i mean... they are sooo cute
Hey Anja! You just gotta DO it. Set aside a day (or two lol) and just GO! Once you get going, it's easier to keep going. Thanks for watching. My shoes are BCBG, but I got a steal at Marshall's 😉
That's a bare closet?! You still have about 20 pairs of pants!
I guess more of my pants brought me joy than tops 😬
Anita Cairns I thought the same thing. :O How many pants can someone wear at the same time???!!!! 😂
haha. Yes, if you put all the clothes I've owned in my life together, I would not have a closet as full as this is "bare"!
I love that there isn't rules to simplicity! I rotate between about 4 favorite skirts but kept about 10-12. But the children's clothes... probably still have "too many" but smaller=cuter lol again, no rules, like the minimalist said you only answer to yourself about what you keep :)
Couldn't agree more! There's a method, but with everything in life, you gotta do what feels truest to you.
I am literally the queen of Komono, I don't know what will I do with so many papers. I mean, I don't need them but ugh, idk why is it so hard. I store every single paper, the worse thing I do is drawing in random papers, and sinces there's one of my drawings in every paper I have I can't just throw them to the trash. I think I will scan them or probably crop them and stick them to a sketchbook, it could be fun.
When it comes to books I'm really a mess, there´s a lot of books that I haven't read but it is because half of them are gifts. I have two shelves full of books and komono, for me it will the hardest part because I don't have a lot of clothes AND the books and komono are my mementos too.
Hi there queen of Konomo!! Sounds like we have similar struggles. Love the scanning idea and/ or creating a pretty binder or book 😀
So why arent we supposed to look/flip through books?
Because we're more apt to start convincing ourselves that we need them OR will read them in the future
You still look like you have a ton of hanging closes to me 😆 I have like less than 15 things hanging in my closet
Really!!! It seems like so little to me LOL
Thats what I thought also lol and alot of stuff on the shelf. I struggle with that. I cant live with the thought of just having a back pack full of stuff. I need things. I go through my closets monthly , I cant live with 3 pants ,3 shirts, etc. I have to have causal clothes,work clothes,plus with my fibro I swell up sometimes 2 sizes,I have to have those to fit,I feel guilty because I cant get down to the basic minimum I have less then the average person but I still have a lot compared to most people on these videos..Im stuck. I dont want to give up my things,it all gives me joy I cant live in a bare room. I do throw away and or donate a full trashbag of stuff a month and I rarely buy new things. So in theory I should be down to nothing but it populates and grows I guess.
There is no rule with how much you have after, just having stuff you love.
Love the Videos but your pant Collection isnt really minimalistic... Anyways 👍🏾
Lol thanks for watching Lorena. I guess I had a lot of pants/ shorts/ jeans to begin with 😫
Shaina Leis I am refreshed by your positive responses to comments that are rather judgmental. KonMari says it's not a contest and it's not about having a specific number of things. It's about keeping things that spark joy and discarding what gets in the way of joy. You do you.
So sad to see how much $ was spent...
Right!? I still had clothes with tags on it. Definitely gets you to be more conscious of what you're spending...
im si tired, and it's my first day
I hear ya! it's exhausting but soooooo worth it
I think I saw a card I have. Lol
Haha
I'm scared I'd gO shopping right after ;/
can shopaholics succeed too? Peace
I would be lying if I said there wasn't a temptation to go shopping lol. I immediately wanted to add more items that I absolutely love!! The key is to just be conscious of this thinking and control it : )
10's Kingdom Organics I found the opposite. I actually had a problem spending, but I felt more satisfied with what I had afterwards. Also, I am MUCH more scrutinizing before buying things. I also make a list of things that I now REALLY look forward to taking time to pick out, instead of buying on a whim.
your socks don't look quite right yet, they should be folded and put in neet rows just like the shirts and pants. I think you'll like them better that way :)
I will try Emma! Thanks for the tip...socks are a bit tricky for me as far as keeping organized lol Thanks for watching : )