The-Life-Changing-Magic-of-Tidying-Up-by-Marie-Kondo.pdf where she discusses her unique way of methods like philosophical wisdom, Japanese cultural traditions, and practical advice based on a lot of real based experiences and trial and error, the important ideas of tidying to help you organize and start tidying your home today.
Marie Kondo provides her signature three-step method for the physical act of tidying, which is known as the Konmari Method:
In this KONMARI METHOD where she follows these three methods of cleaning and tidying up which can help everyone.
1.Discard: Remove anything that you do not need.
2.Store: Organize the remaining items by category.
3.Maintain: Put your stuff back in its their proper place after using it.
Marie Kondo says that which is less important or Decluttering Methods-
This was one of my favorite aspects of the book. Not only does she acknowledge other decluttering and organizing methods, she calls them out and says why they don’t work. She’s been there, done that. She’s tried them all.
Methods that don’t work- getting rid of one item a day, start cleaning one room at a time, doing a little things at a time, listening to music or the TV helps you doing your work so that you are not getting bored while you declutter, trying to get your fact of holding to a certain number, getting rid of something you haven’t used in a set period of time, getting rid of one thing every time you buy something new, and most storage solutions.
“Does it still sound too good to be true? If your idea of tidying is getting rid of one unnecessary item a day or cleaning up your room a little at a time, then you are right. It won’t have much effect on your life.”
“‘Don’t aim for perfection. Start off slowly and discard just one item a day.’ What lovely words to ease the hearts of those who lack confidence in their ability to tidy.”
“Tidying up by location is a fatal mistake.”
“The majority of methods give clearly defined specific amount of objects, such as ‘throw away that items you haven’t used for two years,’ ‘Seven jackets and ten blouses is the perfect amount,’ ‘Get rid of one thing every time you buy something new.’ But I believe this is one reason these methods result in rebound.”
“Those storage ‘solutions’ are really where to put it and which should I keep it.”
Kondo also gives the special importance of tidying is not cleaning—it’s about deciding what to keep and to stop holding something. She argues that most people fail at organizing because they focus on storage solutions before addressing the important and essential inquires of what you deserve to take up space for physically, emotionally, and spiritually in their lives. The magic happens not in buying better containers, but in the careful selection of what remains. The Konmari Method works because it addresses the root cause of clutter: unconscious accumulation of items that don’t support your ideal life. By keeping only what sparks joy and creating a living environment that energizes rather than drains you, you build a foundation for pursuing what matters most The method’s emphasis on dramatic transformation rather than gradual change creates lasting results. When you experience the profound shift that comes from living surrounded only by items you love, you naturally resist returning to unconscious accumulation. The joy-based decision-making process becomes a life skill that improves all your choices. Whether you’re struggling with physical clutter, mental overwhelm, or simply feeling stuck in life, the Konmari Method offers a concrete starting point for transformation. By beginning with your possessions, you practice the broader life skills of conscious choice-making, letting go of what doesn’t serve you, and creating space for what brings you joy.
