The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
By Marie Kondo
The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. Ten Speed Press, 2014.
Summary of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up book by Marie Kondo
Guiding everyone in the KonMari Method of cleaning their home, no matter how messy it is, utilizing the transformative process of discarding unused items and organizing everything else, not just once, but for the rest of their lives.
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What do you get from this book? Effective and lasting solutions for tidying and organizing
The KonMari Method helps you change your habits, so you maintain order after you’ve gone on a tidying marathon
Have a conversation with each of the items you own and identify why it may be hard to let them go
Begin with your clothes, discarding those you don’t need, and folding and organizing those you want to keep
Books, papers and other items should all be sorted and for the most part, discarded, while mementos should be chosen carefully
Make sure everything has a place, even if it’s just in a shoebox, which can be a great storage solution
Create a sacred living space you love by respecting your possessions and welcoming new ones into your home
Letting go can lead to a more positive outlook on life and the relationship you have with your home and possessions
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Who should read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up book
- Busy homeowners
- shopaholics
- big families with lots of stuff
- anyone who yearns for more organization in their life
About the author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
Marie Kondo
Marie Kondo is “a warrior princess in the war on clutter” according to The London Times. In Tokyo, she runs a cleaning consulting business, yet her process has become a worldwide phenomenon. Kondo has been featured on television, in radio programs, and countless magazines, and her bestselling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, has been bought by millions of people seeking to organize their living spaces.
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