KonMari Insight Blog Series Did you ever think about how there are different levels to what makes us happy? I really hadn’t until I decluttered my home and life through Marie Kondo’s book, The Life Changing magic of Tidying Up. “Does this spark joy?” It seems like a simple question. You would think you … Continue reading How Do You See Joy?
Author: Bev Treadway
More Memories …. And what to do with them
KonMari Insight Blog Series. When Greg and I married several years ago, we decided that we would keep a trunk for keepsakes from our adventures together. This included vacations, our wedding, belated honeymoon, day trips, and daily life. We thought it would be an organized way to contain souvenirs and all of the treasures we … Continue reading More Memories …. And what to do with them
Keeping The Memories
KonMari Insight Blog Series. Yesterday a friend asked how I was able to let go of my family stuff. She couldn’t understand how I could let go of the family photos and keepsakes from my mom, dad, and sister. And she really didn’t understand why I was so happy about it. “I’d be worried … Continue reading Keeping The Memories
Key Take Ways About Inheirited Stuff
KonMari Insight Blog Series. Sorting through a deceased loved one's belongings has to be one of the toughest jobs there is. Here are some insights I took away from my journey. Even though I learned most of these much later in the process, they made a huge impact on how I live my life now. … Continue reading Key Take Ways About Inheirited Stuff
Other People’s Things, The Bumpy Road To Joy
KonMari Insight Blog Series. The road to joy is bumpy at times. Sometimes life just happens. All you can do is deal with it and hang on for the ride. Life becomes a blur of constantly reacting to new stresses and you feel like you’re walking on marbles, not really sure where to put your … Continue reading Other People’s Things, The Bumpy Road To Joy
Planning For Joy
KonMari Insight Blog Series. You have chosen to bring joy into your life. Maybe you’ve decided to regain room in your home, get rid of the junk that’s weighing you down and create a happy place. Or maybe it’s not decluttering, but some other project that you are compelled to complete. Perhaps it’s to … Continue reading Planning For Joy
Why Should I Thank My Stuff
KonMari Insight Series Blog. One of the most often asked question about KonMari tidying is “Do I really have to thank my stuff?” “It’s silly ( or dumb, or embarrassing, or crazy).” “These things aren’t alive, they’re just objects.” “It’s just going right into the trash!” I know, it’s all just stuff, right? No, … Continue reading Why Should I Thank My Stuff
Decluttering: Categories vs: Rooms Which Is More Effective?
KonMari Insight Blog Series. One thing that Marie Kondo repeats over and over in her books Spark Joy and The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, is that permanent decluttering only really happens when you declutter by categories. The response to that, which I often hear, is that separating things into categories is much more … Continue reading Decluttering: Categories vs: Rooms Which Is More Effective?
Let’s Celebrate!
KonMari Insight Blog Series. We have created a vision, honed our joy sparking skills, worked at getting unstuck and considered the magic. Now it’s time to celebrate. Why Celebrate? Celebrations remind you of why you’re doing what you’re doing. They put an exclamation point on your project, or your year, or your day. They relax … Continue reading Let’s Celebrate!
Tidying Up – Insights
KonMari Insight Blog Series. Be clear with yourself about what you want to accomplish for you and why. Take your time creating that vision so you can express it to your partner when it’s time. Remember that the only person you have the power to change is you. You can lead by example, but … Continue reading Tidying Up – Insights
Tread Joyfully 