What is the KONMARI METHOD? Marie Kondo’s 6 Steps to Decluttering Magic

[@AshlynneEaton]

What is your favorite tip from the Konmari Method?

[@shashankkumar1736]

*Imagining your ideal life*

[@AshlynneEaton]

Love that one!

[@AshlynneEaton]

Yes!! Love that question 💙

[@emmcguire94]

Hang everything you can!

[@naomiselig]

Eliminating before organizing! In the past, I would only get rid of exactly as many things as necessary to fit them in a specific space like a drawer or a bookshelf, but I realized I was holding onto a lot of things I didn't need or want that way. By the way, thanks for the great video!

[@Wisdomforthehour]

Thank you for being concise. I’ve watched 3 hours of videos waiting to hear the Method Kondo uses. Thank you for this. Helpful.

[@alexlin2363]

Video Summary & personal notes: 1. Committing to tidying - Recognising it's a long and tedious process, not something you will likely complete in a day, and tidying up consistently after 2. Imagine your ideal life - Visualising what you want your home to look like, motivating yourself to start; recognising the process in point one 3. Finish letting go - Instead of throwing out items, Marie Kondo's method entails emotional thankfulness for the objects have used 4. Tidy by kind (and size), not location - e.g. take all your books you want to clean up rather than going through each room reorganising books individually, take all the books and put them in one big pile to not organise them over and over again in each room 5. Follow the right order - Tidy easy --> hard sparking joy (recommended to follow this order - cltothing --> books --> paper --> miscallenous items --> sentimental items 6. Ask if it sparks joy - Holding the item, ask yourself whether you enjoy holding/love/enjoy the item that you want to bring to your new home!

[@debk5325]

Thank you. I love it when I read comments like yours.

[@Wisdomforthehour]

Thank you for taking the time to do the summary! ❤

[@felix936vario]

One eye-opening fact was: „It´s not about what to declutter, it´s about what to keep.“ So you don´t just throw stuff out, you want to reorganize your life and therefore you have to question everything.

[@lmaoroflcopter]

Thank you for your brief explanation of the method. Currently trying to clearout my childhood bedroom (I'm an adult) and struggling letting go of things my now deceased mother bought me as a kid. That step about saying thank you and moving on is hugely helpful.

[@lauriecampbell1378]

One of my favorite tips is to get rid of the items you declutter in one category before moving on to the next category. Like when you've decided which clothes to keep, donate the ones you don't want before moving on to books. If I didn't give away the things I didn't want right away, I tended to circle back around and keep some of the things I had first decided to give away!

[@ashleyferguson2044]

I was listening to "the life changing magic of tidying up" on KZbin 6 years ago and so I packed my son, dog, and most treasured items into my small car, drove 3 days, and traded my life of material wealth for a life of spiritual fulfillment. My abusive ex was the top of the pile of items that didn't spark joy 😆🙋

[@emilybaldissera9575]

I think the favourite thing I've learned through reading her book is to not ~just~ love what I keep in my house, but to not be afraid to ~use~ something I love for fear of damaging it. I used to be so careful with the nicer things I owned, that I loved, but that meant that they weren't being used. So that defeats the point of owning them! So I've learned to not just love, but love using the things I love everyday. And if they break they can be replaced with something I love just as much

[@AshlynneEaton]

Ohh love that one! Totally true that if there’s something we love, we should be using it!

[@karenflores4987]

I need to read this book. There is so many nice dresses I don't wear because it's not the occasion or I don't wanna ruin them.

[@pershop4950]

That's all true but when I see my friend used my $100 tent and broke it, and then I have to replace it, all I can think about is, That was $100 that I didn't want to have to spend again to replace it. Better that it had not been used! hehe

[@ZumkaUkraine]

Than you for this short and comprehensive explanation

[@CompSomAnichi]

Thanks for the vid, I needed a spark notes on Marie Kondo's steps rather than videos of people's vlogging of their decluttering since watchign those are fun but I needed a short concise video for this. THanks!

[@michaelajanetzko4011]

Love this video. Thank you sooooo much. Does is make you happy is the most important sentence for me ans visualising your dream life. Thank you so so much for that

[@HereIAm247]

Great video, love the Konmari method. :) It really does make you more aware of what brings you joy, and what sucks joy out of you. Decluttering becomes a way to surround yourself with only things that puts a smile on your face - instead of a load of things you don't really like, but feels guilty getting rid of. It makes decluttering feel like a positive thing, not just a chore. It makes your home reflect who you are as a person.

[@gillianthomas201]

One flaw I see with the "Does this item spark joy and make me feel mushy/happy?" method: If this were the standard that were always used, no mother would ever be able to declutter their child's old baby clothes. Lol. Same with the kid's art work, etc. It would be difficult. Imagine a mom holding her child's onesie from 5 years ago, smelling it, seeing it, and realizing her kid is growing up....yeah she's gonna tell you that item sparks joy. So that's a bit of a roadblock in the plan. ;)

[@AshlynneEaton]

Haha totally true. I think that if there is a weakness to the konmari method that’s it... I suggest evaluating items on a combination of that and their usefulness

[@amereslave]

That's why this method is suited for oneself

[@leonine1674]

Then it does spark you enjoy & you should keep it.. right? Makes sense to me

[@JarrodHahn]

Then it most definitely sparks joy and should be kept. How is that a flaw? The meaning is in the connection and not the thing itself. I have a few key things I will always keep from my son who passed away, just because they were from really good moments. But after a while , I realized I don't need all of his things to remember him. He was not those things. And he would want others to enjoy them and not sit in a closet, so I let a lot of stuff go and it was a huge weight off my shoulders.

[@mansanas3012]

That’s why in the book, she recommends sifting through sentimental items last because it gets harder to use the “what sparks joy” method. Like with letters and the items that you mentioned she advises to know well if the certain item has already served its purpose. If a certain thing has akready served its purpose in your life and it’s time for you to let it go. :)

[@tonyajordan2702]

Good job explaining. Love

[@madhhviraj4089]

Also decluttering unwanted contacts from phone Unused accounts on social media It WORKS 💖

[@tonyajordan2702]

I love the konmari of thanking something that once brought joy then letting it go. So cool

[@jayantanayak4981]

Very crisp explanation. Precise!!!😊. Thank you for this video

[@gregb7595]

Thank you. Good summary

[@mariannepierre8532]

Thanks for this summary 🌞

[@georgimichaels7556]

Thank you, Ashlynne, for this helpful video! ❤️🇵🇬

[@Subbed111]

Yes! PNG in the house!! ❤❤

[@mrsblondback]

This is a great summary of the Konmari method!

[@Simply.Mariela]

You explained it all so well! Your videos spark joy 😅

[@AshlynneEaton]

Thank you!! 💙 So glad you enjoyed it!

[@richrich6749]

That is a great explanation and presentation!

[@mugglestonemopoetry5862]

Excellent review! Thank you! Getting started!

[@travelandledger]

I'm still a work in progress, but at least I was able to get rid of three bags of clothes I WEAR TOO MUCH & NEVER wear! This method really works! Thanks for the video!

[@sarahburnett5206]

This was a really helpful explanation and a lot of points I had missed! Thanks.

[@MarysPlantBased]

You are so cool. Thank you for this video!

[@melanin_certified]

Great job on explaining the method! I’m excited because this video is just what I needed. I am about to start the Konmari method in home and I cannot wait. Tfs

[@AshlynneEaton]

That’s awesome! Good luck on your Decluttering journey!

[@ZoePritchard]

loved this video!! thank you for summarizing :) I read the book a few years ago and this was a great refresher

[@justcece9082]

Thank you for explaining the Konmari method. I never tried her method of decluttering. I don't think her method is for me. If I have to ask questions as to why I'm keeping it nothing will leave my space. The video you make really help me declutter my living space.

[@AshlynneEaton]

There’s a different method that works for everyone! Glad you figured that out though for yourself ☺️

[@lauriecampbell1378]

When I first tried the Konmari method, I made the mistake of picking up an item and started describing what I liked about it and I kept way too many items! I later learned that I have to hold each item and let my heart speak. If I didn't get a "flutter", I didn't keep it. Some items I held I felt nothing, like when a heart monitor flat lines.

[@bepositive4494]

Great job good video (Knee deep in the paper category I will press on but so so tempted to go to Kimono) Thank you Ashlynne!

[@AshlynneEaton]

Keep it up!! That’s so awesome ☺️💙

[@cedmnds]

I was literally binging KonMari videos 🙃😂 was so ready for this

[@AshlynneEaton]

Haha that’s so awesome!! I love it! Hope you enjoy!! 💙

[@philippoeynhausen7821]

Good and brief, thanks! Only one thing missing for me: a short summary of the 6 steps St the end of the video :)

[@e.s.beards]

I love Marie!!! love some cleaning inspo!!!!!🙏😘🌿

[@AshlynneEaton]

That’s so awesome!! 💙

[@divineenlightenment221]

Thank you

[@Aurrsa]

I did Konmari for the first time when I needed to pack my son's suitcase. I used her folding method and was able to get all his stuff into one suitcase. From then onwards I have used the method for everything. If I'm not happy with how things are kept or I struggle with getting things out of a space I ask myself How would Marie Kondo do it? Then I am able to downsize and find that sweet spot where everything has a place. Theres only one thing I cannot bring myself to do and that is to talk to my clothes or other stuff. I instead thank God for giving me the item and then let it go.

[@amelianac6498]

I can do this!

[@alltypessecretary7116]

Is it ok to try some clothes items on before I answer the question, does this item bring me joy?

[@tidylife]

Well done overview! I hope you don't mind that I suggest it in my video 💜

[@shashankkumar1736]

Will love to know more such methods... Thank you for sharing #LotsOfLove

[@AshlynneEaton]

Glad you enjoyed! And let me know if you want me to break down any other popular decluttering methods!

[@shashankkumar1736]

@@AshlynneEaton How to declutter mind and enjoy peacefully???

[@AshlynneEaton]

Love the idea!

[@divineenlightenment221]

Gratitude to you

[@cynthiaheart2021]

I have these scarves??And I'm like should I let go or no??

[@AshlynneEaton]

Do you use them? Do you love them? 💙

[@cynthiaheart2021]

@@AshlynneEaton I like that there shiny and great to wear out?

[@AshlynneEaton]

Maybe try keeping your favorite one and Decluttering the rest?

[@cynthiaheart2021]

@@AshlynneEaton I will do that my fiance mom gave me some stars that are cute but the little string thing comes out of it and its really annoying so I think I'm going to give us up.:)♡thank you so much for the help.

[@alltypessecretary7116]

Hold each one and ask does this bring me joy, a literal flutter of your heart. ? If so, keep it! Then go on to the next one. I'm about to start this whole process. I wonder how easy it will actually be. Live and learn! 🙂

[@darthsidious6999]

You joined youtube on my birthday july the 19th wow

[@Mandinobear]

I find for me that the kon Marie method works really well with clothing, books and dvd's/dvd's, but when it comes to some komono and paper i find it really difficult cause a lot doesn't spark joy but are things I need to keep (eg a nail clipper or comb, I know that my personal hygiene is important and that they help me get that, but still, you get the point) or are things that all spark joy, even when I don't use it (music books for my violin I almost never play anymore). Also paperwork I found really difficult cause I don't know what I need to keep so I intent to keep much more. Luckily I am not like my parents (extreme hoarders...)

[@AshlynneEaton]

Totally get that! If there’s a weakness to the Konmari method, I think that’s what it is! Practical items...

[@julietruong6761]

@@AshlynneEaton yes agree a gap here

[@inkaranurbayeva3524]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@carlmarajay6019]

I don't think it was her original idea. It was way back in Japan and minimalism approach as well. Why she get all the credits, I mean?

[@millier.206]

lol cause she speaks English and took the time to bring it over

[@hannahstewart6379]

Is that a pot plant 😅

[@soobinsaqtxt3021]

Who’s here from school?

[@carolinemckay552]

I have so much miscellaneous 😁

[@AshlynneEaton]

Recognizing how much you have is a great first step 💙

[@SussurroTV]

I couldn’t watch this Her voice is too shaky she sounds scared, it was making me anxious