THE BRIAN BLOG
Tidying and the Kon Mari Method
Ever think your house is too messy and cluttered? Well, you're not alone. Turns out, many Americans do! And it produces a lot of stress!
I'll admit that for years my Wife and I have gone back and forth on clutter. It's not that we're messy people, but over time certain things get cluttered, or used to.
We recently read a very unique and fascinating book on the art and science of "tidying" that opened our eyes, and let me tell you, it seems radical. The author, Marie Kondo, has dedicated much of her adult life to the craft, and it shows.
What my Wife and I realized is that we've been harboring several items that bring us no joy. The book stresses that you shouldn't look for items to discard or give away, like we had done in the past, but rather keep the ones that bring you joy. This minor adjustment in our tidying made a world of difference.
We started with our closets and by the end of our first "Kon Mari" we had filled 8 large trash bags full of clothing to give away. We had no idea how much clothing we really had, and how much of it didn't bring us joy or had become obsolete due to stains/tears.
Another interesting change that we have now implemented is how we fold our clothes. We no longer fold them like you see in stores but in a way that all clothing is visible when you open the drawer. Doing this has an amazing impact on what you grab to wear.
On top of all of that, we actually like the clothes we have now! And they aren't cluttered!
There's a lot more to it than what I've described, so feel free to read the book yourself before jumping in head first. If you do find yourself doing a Kon Mari, I recommend doing as Kon Mari says and giving a word of thanks to your used items as you discard them. It may seem bizarre, but this does help the psyche let go of the old items.
You can find the book on Amazon here https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486598754&sr=8-1&keywords=kon+mari
Another interesting change that we have now implemented is how we fold our clothes. We no longer fold them like you see in stores but in a way that all clothing is visible when you open the drawer. Doing this has an amazing impact on what you grab to wear.
On top of all of that, we actually like the clothes we have now! And they aren't cluttered!
There's a lot more to it than what I've described, so feel free to read the book yourself before jumping in head first. If you do find yourself doing a Kon Mari, I recommend doing as Kon Mari says and giving a word of thanks to your used items as you discard them. It may seem bizarre, but this does help the psyche let go of the old items.
You can find the book on Amazon here https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486598754&sr=8-1&keywords=kon+mari
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