Tidying Festival
Tidying your whole house quickly, completely, and all in one go, will bring life-changing magic into your life!
World famous, Japanese organizer, Marie Kondo has developed the KonMari Method® for tidying your home. She calls the process a Tidying Festival because when you tidy up quickly and completely, all in one go, you will feel empowered to keep your home tidy.
Here are the 6 rules of the KonMari Method®.
Commit yourself to tidying up
“Once you have made up your mind, all you need is the right method.”—Marie Kondo
A Tidying Festival is discovering what Sparks Joy for you which will begin changing your life. It does take a lot of work, but it is joyful work!
2. Imagine your ideal lifestyle
Completing a Tidying Festival will begin a magical turning point in your life. Therefore, it is very important to imagine your ideal lifestyle. The stronger your vision, the easier it will be to make decisions and transform your life.
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3. Finish discarding first
Most organizational methods focus on discarding. The KonMari Method focuses on what you want to keep! Once you identify what Sparks Joy for you, it is key to let go of the rest with gratitude. These items once served a purpose in your life and if you are grateful for that purpose you can more easily let them go and move forward.
4. Tidy by category not location
You will practice imagining your ideal lifestyle for each category. For example, how do you want to look and feel in your clothing? It is important to gather all your clothing from around the house and tidy them all in one go. Therefore, you will have the feeling of completion.
5. Follow the right order
Following the right order will help keep you focused so you can finish the task and not get overwhelmed. Ideally you should tidy from easiest to hardest. That way you will be able to hone your Joy Sparking muscles along the way. The KonMari Method® has been proven to work!
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6. Ask yourself if it sparks joy
When you hold each item, you will notice if it gives you a little thrill. Keep only the things that Spark Joy® and your life will be transformed! You will be honoring your true self. You will become excited to reimagine your space and display each item beautifully where it belongs.
