The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Up By Marie Kondo

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Marie Kondo, a Japanese organizing expert, proposes the revolutionary KonMariTevement in her book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying up Surprise. This method is an organized, emotional way to declutter that changes homes and minds. Kondo says you shouldn’t clean up in small parts. Instead, you should perform a big, all-encompassing clean-up that changes your living environment for good by getting rid of things that don’t make you happy, organizing what you do have, and keeping things in order after that.

Kondo divides tidying into five groups: clothes, books, papers, random things, and sentimental things. She tells readers to put all of their things in one area and look at each one to see if it makes them happy. It’s not about getting rid of things you don’t use; it’s about keeping things that really speak to your heart and purpose. You should think carefully about everything you own, from the sari you wear once a year to the gift you love to the utensils you use every day.

Kondo wants readers to appreciate each object before they get rid of it, honoring its historical use and presence. She does this by using language that is both emotive and culturally sensitive. This gesture of thanks turns cleaning up from a chore into a ritual, which helps people let go of their emotional attachment to their things. People who finish the KonMari process typically say that their environments are not only more ordered, but they also have a different relationship with their things and with themselves.

This strategy is extremely useful in Sri Lanka since it fits with the country’s cultural values of respect, attentiveness, and purpose. Sorting things by category, saying thank you, and putting things in their proper places are all good ways to organize a little apartment in Colombo or a traditional home in Kandy. They are also good for the soul. It makes you think about what parts of life are really important and what you can let go of with grace.

Kondo’s advise goes beyond just getting rid of things. She gives step-by-step instructions on how to fold clothes so they stand up, how to give each item a designated place, and how to keep things clean by following daily routines. The end effect is rooms that look nice, feel calm, and work well. A home that is free of clutter is a good place to find clarity, confidence, and peace.

Readers often say that they have gotten unanticipated personal benefits, such as better focus, clearer thinking, less anxiety, and a revitalized feeling of purpose. Many people also say that connections get stronger when family members work together. Cleaning up becomes more than just putting things in order; it becomes a way to live a happy life.

About the Author

Marie Kondo is an internationally acclaimed organizational expert. Trained in Shinto spirituality and Japanese minimalism, Kondo became a bestselling author and global coaching phenomenon. Her KonMari Method has helped millions around the world transform their homes and lives not only through visible changes but also through mindful practice and respectful living with possessions.

Product Details

Title: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
Author: Marie Kondo
ISBN‑13: 9781607747307
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Published: October 14, 2014
Pages: 224
Binding: Paperpack