What is the KonMari Method?
The KonMari Method is a simple approach to organizing your physical space. Rather than focusing on what to get rid of, it shifts your focus to keeping only the things that spark joy. When you choose what speaks to your heart, it helps you make thoughtful decisions in other parts of your life. Through tidying, you will become clearer and more confident about what is important to you.
Who Invented It?
The method was created by Marie Kondo — a world-renowned tidying expert, bestselling author, founder of KonMari Media Inc., and star of the Netflix shows Tidying Up With Marie Kondo and Sparking Joy with Marie. Named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, she launched her professional tidying business as a nineteen-year-old university student in Tokyo and has since built a global movement centered on intentional living.
Principles of Tidying
Most traditional organizing advice tells you to declutter little by little or room by room. This often leads to a cycle of organizing with no end in sight. The KonMari Method takes a completely different approach:
Tidy by category, not location: People keep the same type of item in different places. Instead of spreading your efforts across different rooms, you gather every single item from a single category into one spot. This lets you see the true volume of what you own all at once.
Follow the correct order: You work through your belongings in a specific sequence: Clothes, Books, Papers, Komono (miscellaneous items), and finally Sentimental items.
Focus on what sparks joy: Instead of starting with what to discard, you choose what to keep based on what speaks to your heart.
Complete the process in one go: The method encourages you to tidy up your entire home in one time period, within six months, rather than getting caught up in a never-ending cycle of decluttering.
“The space in which we live should be for the person we are becoming now, not for the person we were in the past.”
Who Is It Suitable For?
The KonMari Method is for anyone looking for a fresh perspective on their home and life. It is ideal for individuals navigating a major life transition, those wanting a full home reset, or anyone searching for a practical framework to clear out physical clutter so they can focus on what matters most.
Where to Start?
Read her book: Start with her first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, to learn the core philosophy.
Watch her show: Stream her original series, Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, on Netflix to watch her transform real homes.
Work with me:If you are ready to tidy your home, you can reach out to me directly to book a complimentary 20-minute consultation.
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I first learned about the KonMari Method a decade ago and am so happy to be a Certified KonMari Consultant. I am passionate about living intentionally, and it brings me joy to support people with organizing their homes and lives.
