The Untold Truth Of Marie Kondo

[@TheList]

What other Netflix stars should we feature next?

OWN's Fix my life's Iyanla Vanzant if she is on NETFLIX that is, not sure but she is quite interesting and so is her philosophy or approach to life so to say.

[@chrisbruno96]

Killer Mike

[@lexie_sunshine]

Any of the Fab 5 from Queer Eye!!!

[@benshaffer3369]

Frank galiger

[@ingrima4220]

The star called "not using annoying and distracting music while narrating"

[@wl9226]

I am fully convinced that Marie Kondo is an actual fairy.

[@penny220]

Wayne Luciano the clean-my-room-please fairy

[@shethewriter]

Thank you I approve this message

[@hamandburr1307]

Yeah. She's so very nice.

[@VeronicaB70]

I was just thinking the same😃

[@jojogape]

Well I think she worked as a Shinto shrine maiden, which honestly gives off a similar vibe. Gentle, ethereal, yet positive and just really nice.

[@anitafrieda]

I made around 3k by reading her book. How? I read it, decluttered, suddenly had 2 rooms in my house empty and rented out these rooms.

[@emmad.8815]

oh my god that's amazing

[@yeasick4554]

this only works if you're rich enough to have two bedrooms just collecting dust

[@anitafrieda]

@@yeasick4554 : It was the cheapest house we could buy at the time we were house-hunting. It costed 120k Euros 8 years ago.

[@feliciarivera4297]

Great job!

[@PenguinMuffy]

Lol, that's Awesome

[@HypatiaK]

There are hundreds of books in my house. I have begun to remove ones that I will never want to look at again. By giving them away, they go to people who will want to read them. It’s a win-win.

[@Sadimal]

Throughout my town there are "Little Free Library" boxes that I will leave my unwanted books in.

[@kawaiidere1023]

@leicanoct, I’m glad your books spark joy for you ( :

[@markantonygreat103]

Thank you, I am from the Philippines (won't probably get any of your books) but still want to thank you because your donations will change lives. I remember not having money to buy books as a kid but receiving an hand-me-down book, now I am a struggling writer trying to make it. Again, thank you.

[@craigcompton1]

I have never understood the compulson to "collect" books. They are things to be used. Use them, and then get rid of them. Maybe keep a few that you "know" that you will read again. Or, check them out from a library.

[@HypatiaK]

Craig Compton I think it may be a type of hoarding in some cases, but in others it’s inertia. The book owner has to take some sort of action to move the book along after they are done with it. Maybe bookcases encourage this tendency. If the books are lying around on the table, one might be more likely to move them along. Keeping a “donate” box in the closet has done a lot for clutter in my house. The American Kidney Fund picks up our donation almost every month. I’m sure other organizations provide this service as well.

[@dancingbears539]

Two years ago, read her book and changed my life. Even when I pass away I have instructions to give my children each a copy of her book because I do t want them to keep my things out of guilt, or feel bad throwing my things away. Just love your life and don’t worry about anything else

[@rterry411]

You might like the book, "The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning".

[@sieeeeeeen]

That is really sweet of you

[@dancingbears539]

Olagonin Chancer because I kept things that were given to me or things that made me emotional out of guilt, her book really focuses on living your life guilt free, thanking things for their role in your life and than letting them go. That’s why. And my children are too young to even discus my death at this point, so that’s why it’s not a thought currently.

[@dancingbears539]

Olagonin Chancer my life is absolutely lovely and I’m glad you don’t want to see it because you seem a little negative 👎🏻 and I don’t need that energy .

[@tainadelcaribe]

That is actually very thoughtful and sweet of you, to no want your children to keep things out of guilt and to want them to have that push from the book to not keep things just because you’ll be gone. Now that’s a mother, taking care of her children after death and trying to help them through the loss by alleviating the “how to handle mom’s stuff” step!

[@megangarcia6991]

The thing is KonMari is NOT minimalism. They are NOT one the same. As noted here, Marie Kondo's plan is not to focus on what you give away but what you want to KEEP. Meaning the focus isnt on being a minimalist, its on being happy with the possessions in your home. And the things in ones home that are necessities (ie: toilet bowl plunger and brush, diapers for kids, cleaning supplies etc that dont "spark joy" in and of themselves) she says you can take those things and put them into pretty boxes or holders or containers that DO spark joy so now even your necessities somehow spark joy to look at them. So if 100 books all make u happy or 50 pairs of shoes or whatever, she totally approves because it's NOT about minimalism and getting rid of more and more, it's about joy.

[@ALienZ0308]

Minimalism ist't about just getting rid of stuff. It's about not owning anything that has no or very little value to you. You can be totally minimalist while owing a shoe collection that you love.

[@ameliarose47]

Tell that to all the KZbin videos of people who have like 50 possessions total

[@genesisdelrey777]

ALienZ0308 that is true! i started my minimalism journey last year but i still collect CDs

[@k.vn.k]

I agree with you. Most people misunderstood KonMari is about minimalism because she told us to keep 'only' what sparks joy - which is a misunderstanding. The word 'only' is indicating more about quality than quantity. What about if I have 80 pair of shoes that still spark joy? How about 100 art plates? How about all the LEGO collection? If they all still spark joy then of course I can still keep all of them, because they bring joy to me. It's all about organisation and how to present them in a way that bring more joy, not throwing out everything and only keep a set of number of items. So, no, it's not minimalism.

[@WildanNoegraha]

It's part of minimalism called essentialism. All of it is not a bad thing just people preference, I don't get why all the debating of each other preference.

[@samanthasierra314]

I just about cried when it said her husband left his job to support her. That is insanely progressive for people who grew up in Japanese culture. Also it should be noted that “kyun” is not a trademark term or hers, but a commonly used word in Japan. It’s an onomatopoeia for when your heart kind of skips a beat when you see a cute dog or get compliments or something.

[@robbyna89]

he is litterally using her

[@DRT813]

@@NihonKaikan Maybe it's neither? Maybe he didn't leave his job just to "support her" or whatever and maybe he didn't "take over" her business? Maybe they are just a married couple and everyone brought in their talent to make this enterprise a successful one? Also it's much easier to have a life together and with their children, if they work for the same company (= their own) so they can have similar schedules and travel together with the children.

[@ivyvolf3738]

I have simmilar feelings

[@alfredschlicht2662]

Progressives should go dai.

[@deusexmachina1421]

OMG so much paranoia! Can't we just leave them be?

[@dyoung2739]

Her series on Netflix helped me organize my home.

[@RealJudyi]

D Moore the book is way more helpful.

[@dyoung2739]

RealJudyi Thanks,I may order the book

[@amara560]

That's wonderful!

[@mylenetorres1100]

Thanks Realjudyi I was thinking in buying it... now it is true that I will do it

[@hannahbartolay8127]

Me too. Omg lol

[@dangobot]

*looks at homework* this does not spark me joy (update: lets just say my teacher isnt very happy)

[@JD-tn8nb]

sm giving me the uwus throw it out. Lol

[@kmyyaj1963]

But it sparks you joy to do well in school. So hw is a must.

[@shinee_onew]

Throw it away

[@mariacamila5995]

Throw it and make one that does 😅

[@akas224]

after doing your best ,it sparks you. or talk to your homework, you are beautiful, tasty, intelligent, whatever.

[@RealJudyi]

I read her book last year, and since then it has made me rethink of everything I know in a new way. Items should be used, loved and taken care of. "more" storage is very unnecessary. I only realized this after seeing the mountain of clothes I had and realized that my favorite pieces were the simple ones I've kept for Years instead of the brand new fashion pieces. My collection of music albums bring me more joy than some of my extremely expensive art supplies.....which shocked me. I also found that instead of randomly donating items I could select donate them to different places. Good jackets and shoes went to foster care teens. Art supplies to my childhood school, dressy office wear to an organization who helps homeless women attend job interviews so on and so forth. Seeing that made me want to give even more than what I initially donated. My room feels like it can breathe.

[@woolypuffin392]

Hope you realised to buy less junk too. Not just decluttering and donating it afterwards.

[@RealJudyi]

fox_in _xxs_clothes you sound really condescending.....yeah, I haven't really bought anything at all since.

[@theuniquebean]

I love this! Thanks for sharing!

[@Libri_amore_e_fantasia]

Yes, it's such a nice feeling. I had tons of books I bought in a time of my life when I was dissatisfied, so buying books helped me get through. Now I 've realized many of the books have been there for 20 years and I'm not going to read them nor re-read them. As a result, I've given away 100+ books and I've saved 500 Euros for the new shelves I planned to buy.

[@GabdeVue]

That's something i struggle with right now: I don't want good things to go to waste. How do you go about finding good places to donate? Yes, I googled for various items. But for instance books: I have tons of classics that i just won't look at again, but the books are older than what libraries and charities around my area would accept. I couldn't even find out, if the prison library would take them. Last time I put up a box in my street in good weather with a sign "for free" and later found some of the books laying around on the street - so that option didn't work. Thank you for your comment - i look forward to find some of my nicer things new homes : )

[@user-sz2ez8tk1y]

Even though she's older than me, for some reason i want to protect her

[@junethanoschurchill6750]

Star Girl probably cause there’s a good chance she’s tinier than you 😂

[@user-sz2ez8tk1y]

June Thanos Churchill Lmao yeah that's probably why

[@zia_beauty]

Same here !!😀

[@blu3j00Ls]

Also, her smile is precious!

[@jdkrasinki2214]

I rolled my eyes when i first saw her show. then i got hooked. then i kept thinking to myself... all this is just common sense whatever. and then i started to tidy and fold my clothes... so yea she is legit.

[@JeremyGalloway]

At what point did you get hooked? What did it for you? Bc I’m still rolling my eyes, and I find her show cringey, but I want to understand what is so special about her...

[@jdkrasinki2214]

@@JeremyGalloway i dont know mate i can't explain. she's not for everyone. a lot of the things in her method/philosophy are all common sense... but so are most things we learn in life. we can easily obtain a skill or think that we can accomplish a task or goal without help, but truth is - we need a good teacher, leader, and guidance.

[@emmad.8815]

@@JeremyGalloway you should pick up her book, it's a lot more informative about the methodology than the show which I feel just supplements the book. In the book she gives you a lot of tips and reasons for everything she does, there really is a reason for everything

[@GabdeVue]

​@@JeremyGalloway what did it for me (not just a show about how to organize stuff...) is that there is a second layer to how we treat stuff. That we might have unreasonable attachments to way too many things and they become weight. Like we spent more and more time cleaning or drowning in dust, because we amass what we have to move. My solution to all my stuff was: get better, more appealing storage so i can enjoy my WALL of stuff. But how often do i take out one of the hundreds and hundreds of books i amassed? I have books form 2017 still wrapped. I feel guilty about giving or even throwing something away that once meant something to me, but I also would not open those books again. This show gave me another viewpoint to just go more lightly and more conscious with or without that stuff. There are things that bring me joy by just having them - pure, essential consumerism. Then it's worth it for me. People who do not have that problem probably might not find anything in that show. And I am no hoarder, but i felt a bit overwhelmed that it never, ever looks nice in my flat and i always made excuses if somebody came over. I know happy messy homes of other people that are full of personal items, mismatched furniture, but they were just... personal and friendly - it's not like 'neat home' is a goal to have. But a home to feel welcome and i did not know how to get there. missing plants and more storage are not the answer ; )

[@camillamerighi6833]

@@JeremyGalloway Hi! I think if I had seen the show a few years ago I would have rolled my eyes a lot. Instead, after learning a few things about mindfulness, I actually see a lot of sense in the things she does. So like greeting the house looks like bullshit but it is not about the house knowing you are greeting it; it is about how you change your attitude when doing it (of course if you greet someone you try to be kind and such, and you can see the effect it had on the first family, it made them focus on the good things and the things they love about the house rather than what they don't, preparing them for the tidying process). Also when she says to put energy in the hands when you folding and try to spread love to the clothes etc., again I think it is about how it makes you feel; it forces you to do it mindfully and to associate something you maybe don't like - folding - with good emotions so that it turns into a good experience for you. She asks you to thank the clothes when you discard them not because the clothes care but because it can help if you feel guilty getting rid of things, and so on. Hope that helps seeing things differently :)

[@robynweyeneth1531]

To all the people posting hate comments. Its called minimalism. So many people are obsessed with keeping an excess of things they don't need. Thats a sickness in itself. She sees the value in having only what you need and makes you happy. That is far from OCD. Maybe she is obsessed with it, but she took her passion and turned it into a profitable business that actually benefits others, without even selling them a product, but the exact opposite. That is genius. So tell me what have you done with your obsessions? Have you turned them into a profitable business? I bet you haven't but I guarantee you have a closet or even a house full of shit you don't need lol

[@ellenhofer3343]

Robyn Weyeneth i the decluttering is simply minimalistic style. Its been around for decades h many books have been written about it. Its very sterile and cold. People with OCD usually use this style go decorate their homes. As gar as clothing goes, its called how the military has been teaching recruits how to fold cloths. I've been folding like she dies for at least 45 years. But, let me say this, the day you go to the doctor's for a simple exam and hear the words 'stage 4 cancer' none if this matters. Dust bunnies don"t matter. Piled up books don't matter.

[@dudanunesbleff]

She isn't minimalist, it isn't about reducing the amount of things and finding happiness in empty, it's keeping only what makes you feel happy and is needed.

[@robynweyeneth1531]

Maria Nunes you literally just defined minimalism

[@robynweyeneth1531]

Maria Nunes she believes in keeping things that only “spark joy” or are useful in your daily life. This is basic elements of minimalism. Keeping only things that make you happy or are useful to you.

[@h0tj0hn]

​@@ellenhofer3343 why would an extreme situation like stage 4 cancer (which is a very rare disease) have to do with anything, you sound like you're saying shit to make whatever Marie is doing irrelevant.

[@thuytrangngophan8375]

Marie Kondo's method has helped me so much in tidying my life, not just my home but my entire life. Watching her folding and organizing has affected me more than any self-help book out there to be honest. The method is all about little joy in life and appreciation for your surroundings. For people out there saying anyone can tidy, Kondo is not needed, you're wrong. I have never seen anyone can bring so much joy and hope just by oragnizing like her, she's a miracle. Spend some time searching more for her method and you'll get what i mean.

[@meera2531]

She promotes mindfulness, order, joy and beauty.

[@silvermoonshineX3]

thanks to her I managed to keep my wardrobe as organized as never before for at least 2 months now and I'm actually excited when I have clothes to fold because I see how neatly they fit in now! I never have to search for a shirt again. Thank you, Marie!! ♡

[@ginnyverlous8178]

It’s honestly sad to see how society tells us „Believe in yourself!“ and „Do what you love!“ and as soon as you do it and get something out of it they are negative. Like this lady believed in herself and got popular with it which might result in a nice income. And all others have to do is criticising her.

[@JK-bp6oz]

Sadly, jealousy follows success.

[@KennethKetchum]

i certainly would never visit the homes or living spaces (if you can call them that) of here detractors and critics. like bruce lee said, take what is Useful, discard what is Useless and make introduce what is Uniquely yours, but never allow anyone to tell you what to do with your books. Never, ever discard of books, unless you have finished them or have ebook versions and can give them to someone who will actually read them. I am in the process of putting all of my books on audio for free. How am I doing this? I am reading all of my books ALOUD and recording them in mp3 formats so I can listen to myself reading books - the way I was taught to read was aloud. I then store these audio books on my smartphone and laptop and share with others. that is right, this way, i can listen to my books in the car, while working out, etc. Now, I am DOUBLE reading my books and will go back to listen to my homemade audio book to relearn what I studied months, years an decades ago.

[@vvelvettearss]

@@KennethKetchumkenneth you're what..!? how much time do you have to DO all that 0_0 good on you though it sounds a great plan :)

[@jub8891]

i cant tell if she is 20 or 50. either way what a gorgeous lady

[@NaNa-wy2tk]

Not if you're Asian.

[@veevi5279]

She's 34. Looks her age

[@NaNa-wy2tk]

@@veevi5279 lol shit! I was right. I guess she was in her mid 30s. She looks like her age imo.

[@megazoned3973]

@@veevi5279 hmm. not for japanese.. I thought she was at least late 30's early 40's

[@rryase]

I thought she was in her 40s and surprised she's younger

[@JessicaCoss44]

A few days ago I found out about Marie in Netflix and watch a few episode I am already a very organize person but watching her folding clothes so pretty I did the same and now I have the most organize drawers , I open them just to watch how organize and pretty they are , it brings me joy 😊 thank you Marie Kondo 😙😙😙😙

[@EAV0131]

jessica Coss jajaja me too now my home looks soo clean and organize, I went room to room and after 14 trash bags and 7 to donate to Salvation Army even my husband help me now to keeper organize

[@adventurewithLA66]

I watched all the episodes already! I love the idea of folding and storing vertically for clothes. I went through just one drawer and things can become buried. I already got rid of clothes and organized with her method.

[@Jakeylicious7891]

Marie's book helped me tremendously. She helped me declutter the only room in my house I haven't touched in a year. My daughter would've been 5 this year.

[@justmart4455]

Man. That touches something. Hope you've been doing better man. I'm glad she's helped you

[@njper123]

If anyone is bitter about her career, they are bitter about themselves

[@jaenrub]

It's crazy ! I tried several times attempting to organize my room. Until I watched Netflix and her series and started piling up everything and now my room is just. WOW.

[@fainitesbarley2245]

She’s really fun to watch because she’s a happy obsessive. People who are genuinely obsessed with a real subject are frequently the most engaging.

[@CrispyAnthem]

I like her show. She inspired a lot of people on how to keep things organize. Watching her show on Netflix, helps me think what things I need to keep and how I value them.

[@melvin91motorola]

Kondo need to have anime version of herself

[@Nekokeeb]

Yess!!

[@pfed04]

She has a manga one!

[@juneturnsintojuly6684]

she has a manga, which is how i first found out about her :)

[@CherryFlower24]

Kondo-samaaaaaa tasuketeeeeee onegaiiiii

[@BlackHayateTheThird]

There is a manga book out of her book!

[@discoqueenmom]

I found her method to be very helpful, sure others have come up with ways to declutter a house, but ive never had success with following them. Her method helps me see a whole Different perspective and actually got me thinking and realizing how im a boarder line horder and i cant sleep at night and feel overwhelmed with my home ,because i have to many things and not all of them spark joy etc. I was curious to watch this , but im saddened by the negativity. Cause she spoke volumes to me and my house is on the road to being more of a joy to live in, than being a downer etc.

[@awarenessvillage]

I agree with you

[@thejd52]

My grandmother always used to say 'a place for everything and everything in its place' she was ahead of her time! ;)

[@JC-yo5tx]

Julie d'arcy All diligent grandmas across the world and great grandmas too ! 😊

[@Satopi3104]

Konmari's "kyun!" is not her trademark - it's a phrase in the common Japanese lexicon to describe what she is saying. Western media need to learn to distinguish between things that are unique to her and what is common amongst all Japanese. In another video, the narrator was like "miscellaneous items, which she calls "komono"" which made me snort since komono is a japanese word that literally means "miscellaneous items". Her saying we need to appreciate things before discarding them is also a centuries old Japanese tradition - Japanese folk religion believes that things that come in close contact with humans take on a life/spirit of their own, so if they are treated or discarded in a disrespectful manner, those spirits will become goblins that can harm us. Sure, it's an old belief and I wouldn't be surprised if most Japanese people (especially younger ones) don't know about it that well, but it is NOT her idea. In Japan, konmari is just another one of the many tidying gurus we have, and is a "has been". No one made a big deal of her "kyun!" or thanking stuff because it's not unique. I am not trying to disparage Konmari - I just think we should understand things accurately, and Western media does NOT present her accurately.

[@calm4857]

Great comment. It's true, sometimes the media is too sensational and doesn't present facts as they are. When I first found about Marie Kondo's documentary and her method I thought it was going to be life changing and revolutionary, but it was just a normal show of people organizing their stuff. The thing about objects acquiring a soul of their own is indeed a very old belief in Japan. Anyone who has done some research on Japanese culture, or who has merely watched anime even, would know this. Knowing this before watching the documentary helps understand why she greets the houses and thanks discarded clothes. However, I agree that organizing can be therapeutic and that she has her merits for encouraging and teaching people who don't know how to organize to do it. Moreover, she seems like a very joyful person and portrays a cute persona. So kudos to her for making a business that helps people out of something she enjoys.

[@faeylin3010]

thank you so much for this comment! Very informative and interesting to see that there's a lot the media doesn't tell about this and is kinda "overhyped" :D (I still enjoy watching Marie Kondo and learning some folding tips from here but you opened my mind a lot! )

[@Satopi3104]

@@faeylin3010 no problem! I am glad if you found it informative. Like you and Camila Lara said, I still think she's great and brings a lot of value. I like how she frames tidying and organizing as a joyful, therapeutic experience and not a chore or something sad. I am just trying out the folding thing for now in the hopes it will help me store things better - we'll see how it goes.

[@jamiedworakowski8415]

Olagonin Chancer you very active on here! Maybe u should read the book might help w you piss poor attitude

[@ivorygoth8849]

Thank you for that piece of information. I wish there were more comments like these.

[@sukanya5764]

I was pleasantly surprised to see that some of her methods were actually what my mother had taught me and my sister since years! I'm glad to know that more and more people are getting to know about her so that they can successfully de-clutter their lives.

[@nataliemunoz8600]

I implemented her method since 1 year and I can say IT WORKS!!!

[@NatalieNatNati]

Same! :D

[@akas224]

same! I passed an examination by her method. she changed my life.

[@nataliemunoz8600]

@@akas224 I watched a lot of videos of people implementing her method, organization, folding and everything. I followed it and then read her book and improved a little more. It changed my life and my room forever. Never again was messy.

[@nataliemunoz8600]

@@NihonKaikan that's the first part. But folding the way she does and putting things in vertical way also helps to keep the order. Its not Just getting rid of things, is maintaining the most difficult part. And in that sense the method works.

[@jamiedworakowski8415]

Olagonin Chancer why does this bother u so much? Are you bored so your just going to be a keyboard troll if u don’t like it why are u here? why are commenting?why are u so obsessed if this is something that is irritating to u? are u a child did your parent forget to turn on parental passwords

[@bianchang4278]

Holy... wtf. Someone gets mad at her about her statement of books and she manages to respond in the most wholesome way. I dont regret binging the netflix series

[@milkteamachine]

Book-lovers getting angry at *other* people not owning a lot of books is one of my worst pet-peeves, obviously if you love something you don't have to get rid of it. That said, this is all in her book, so the title is pretty misleading?

[@KennethKetchum]

hold on here, i do get angry that OTHER people do not own a lot of books - more proof of cultural, scientific and historical illiteracy. How can I have conversations discussing geoengineering of our atmosphere or GMOs if people are illiterate? Just ask John Taylor Gatto - DUMBING US DOWN author - watch any of his videos. Yea, I get downright angry that people perpetuate their own ignorance at the expense of the global population.

[@kristinafamilaran151]

so should i get rid of my cat litter? lol

[@taejun9017]

I love her, she has some special power. She is so respectful and courteous, gentle but strong. Perhaps people can learn a lot more from Marie Kondo, starting with her manners and how to be a decent person.

[@taejun9017]

@@NihonKaikan right, and you don't sound problematic at all...

[@aliciab4676]

@@NihonKaikan why are you so salty about someone tryna help?

[@davidcrowley6216]

My girlfriend is a big fan of Marie Kondo. I do not spark joy.

[@MzPayne84]

So... ex girlfriend? ;)

[@missoaks2995]

☺️😂I am sure you do spark joy for her😄

[@davidcrowley6216]

@leicanoct What a creepy comment.

[@rhondaclark7939]

Better get busy sparking some joy then, or out you go!! Just sayin'!! Lol!

[@abagel3902]

@leicanoct What the hell is wrong with you

[@ysnbg]

Lol wait. So people actually got mad at her for saying she keeps her books at 30 or less?

[@morphoplasma]

Not that surprising... some people will always try to find fault in the most wholesome and unproblematic things.

[@beatm6948]

My mom says "We are not a library! We can go to the library!"

[@xXChantellyXx]

people can be so petty lol

[@fangirl365]

They got confused and thought she was telling everyone to keep their books at 30 or less instead of understanding it as a personal choice.

[@JennaMalone]

She’s really life changing. I got rid of baskets full of clothes and donated them because I realized that they didn’t really ‘spark joy’ anymore, but they could for someone else.

[@rachelpamorada833]

I just recently subcribed to Netflix, and she's one of the reason why I subbed. I am happy that I was able to show the 3rd episode to my mom. We are also a downsizer. Can't help but wish that a Marie Kondo will visit our house and give us assignments. She is so cute that even the lazy ones will be forced to clean his/her belongings.

[@Practice_Kindness-1st]

She is lovable and above all, very respectful of people's feelings when it comes to getting rid of things. I wish her lots and lots of book sales for decades to come!

[@lukestur]

OCD is a real thing, but I think we’re too quick to make armchair diagnoses. I thought I was OCD because I had irresistible urges to tidy my whole room and would be unhappy and anxious if I didn’t. I’m in the middle of using the KonMari method, and my anxiety has dropped by a lot, because I’m organizing my life and I know where things are now-specifically, important papers and things. Removing the clutter makes you see exactly what is important and current in your life. This whole time, I’m thinking to myself, “Wow, everyone told me it was OCD for me to be incapable of standing this clutter. But Kondo has a way of TRULY removing clutter, and it’s making me so happy and calm.” Clutter is genuinely bad for your mental health! Again, OCD is real, but sometimes it’s actually the circumstance that needs changing, not you or your mindset.

[@Morogrove]

Thank you for sharing your story. I enjoyed it :) Glad to hear you’re doing better.

[@kleingeld6132]

It's weird how poeple think you're obsessive if you don't like clutter but see no wrong in owning things that serve no purpose and just use up space and ressources.

[@sandata]

some bibliophiles need to learn how to read

[@sbastianbrilyanto4722]

hjuske ironic

[@KennethKetchum]

Never, ever discard of books, unless you have finished them or have ebook versions and can give them to someone who will actually read them. I am in the process of putting all of my books on audio for free. How am I doing this? I am reading all of my books ALOUD and recording them in mp3 formats so I can listen to myself reading books - the way I was taught to read was aloud. I then store these audio books on my smartphone and laptop and share with others. that is right, this way, i can listen to my books in the car, while working out, etc. Now, I am DOUBLE reading my books and will go back to listen to my homemade audio book to relearn what I studied months, years an decades ago.

[@nicolaceara]

Kenneth Ketchum is this an ad or something? What in the hell are you on about

[@onigiria7791]

The methods I learned from her helped me a lot. The negativity on the comments is just sad. Of course I've learned a lot from my mom on how to clean and declutter, and others. And I'm thankful for that. So I'm thankful to people like Marie Kondo for her free videos here on KZbin and the other KZbin channels that inspire me to declutter and share.

[@LadyPisces96]

She's gotten such a great energy and she's so pretty 😱 Like a fairy, indeed! I'm in love 😍

[@AlexS-oj8qf]

It's all about your mind people, Japanese are told that there's spirit inside every single object so they take good care of each object, they don't just use and throw away, they keep, they preserve, they hold them dear so that they don't throw things away or buy unecessary things.

[@KennethKetchum]

so how did i end up with a fully functional treadmill, elliptical machine, Nordic Track UltraLift machine, an airdyne bike, spinning bike, cross trainer machine and bike trainer? Because all of the previous owners of these devices failed to appreciate what they had. The treadmill owner said he was moving and left it, along with a fully functional Bowflex, on the side of the road of his house as he was moving. I have used the bruce lee method for my life: keep what is useful, discard what is useless and bring what is unique to the experience. I love fitness equipment because I love being healthy and well. Apparently, the previous equipment owners (all out of shape and in poor fitness condition) didn't believe that the equipment bought them joy. However, when I look in the mirror every morning, I, and my wife, are very very happy with the results.

[@Findyourcall]

Love her! She sparks joy!

[@TheCelestialhealer]

Rare are people in my life who made such a huge impact on my life. Doing exactly as she says, I had the courage to declutter her way and miracles happenned. Cannot thank her enough.

[@HeavymetalHylian]

I found Marie 4 years ago and it changed my life. I didn't realize that so much of my stress and depression was coming from clutter. I have a place for everything and I make better purchasing choices.

[@jessicarenae1111]

I think this would be a great method for hoarders because she focuses on what to keep and what brings joy instead of what has to be thrown away. Hoarders get anxiety when having to let go because you are taking away their safety net instead you provide hope and help them design a life they want to live instead of holding on to the past.

[@tpriestess]

Ting! I love her process. Have not done it myself yet, but my sister is almost through and it is positively transforming her life. As a blood sister, I feel myself lifted and lighter by her doing this work. I am so excited for her that whatever comes next will be so easy!

[@connieryan5732]

Got my entire Bible study to participate in decluttering for the 40 days of Lent every day we declutter or organize one drawer cupboard or closet for 40 days on good Friday we will have an immaculate home cleanliness is next to godliness❤️🙏✝️

[@justmart4455]

That's awesome!

[@ericad8412]

thats cool I never realized how cluttered things were until I started going through things :)

[@WaniMedia]

Sworn enemy of the hoarders

[@IfYouMeetAWolf]

Nah. I have always had horder tendencies and she is love, she is life lol

[@amara560]

She says you can keep as many items as you want, so not really.

[@ellielopez1615]

I feel like she would get anxiety when she’d go in there house

[@ianmaem]

If it sparks joy, then keep it. If it doesnt discard it. Her goal is for people to have a comfortable place where they are surrounded only by items that spark joy.

[@JeremyGalloway]

No, she can’t handle true hoarders. She just plays the game on easy mode and watches the fame/cash flow in!

[@saraha8806]

Thank you so much Marie Kondo. It really transformed me and my husband's wardrobe.

[@Ekalavya]

0:47 the way she choses to jump down the steps instead of walking are the little things i find very endearing about her

[@joesmith2398]

I work for a moving company I've walked into hundreds of Hoarders houses I wish they would just watch her show.

[@drakedrones]

I recently moved apartments. Let me tell you, it was a horrifying, humbling and embarrassing experience. I live alone and I was ashamed when I saw how much stuff I had! I had to donate and also throw away so much! All that was hard earned money. Lesson well learnt. Never again am I going to repurchase all that I threw or gave away. I am doing a deliberate deep decluttering in my new apartment, with the intention of making it my lifestyle. I want it to permeate in all aspects of my life, since I have always indulged in everything in excess.

[@mamarenewed]

I love her!! She gives off so much positive energy and is helping so many people spark joy!! There definitely needs to be more of this in the world. 💕

[@carolb3122]

I started on my bedroom, then our other two “ junk” rooms. The first trip to Goodwill with 4 bags of clothes made me feel so relieved and free. Then it was on to 9 boxes of stored papers that I emptied out. My drawers are organized and some of them are even empty. Marie Kendo’s first video got me started. Now if I can just get my husband to start going through HIS things....

[@paraumbralin]

Marie Kondo helped me transition into my new room and get rid of stuff in my old one. I think there is value in creating "order" in a room (everything having a place), it makes you feel more at ease I think, like things are the way they should be. It lowers the anxiety of being unsure where things are and what their purpose is.

[@HumanbeingonfloatingEarth]

Marie Kondo should be telling the world leaders how to run the joint. She is awesome She is my personal cognative re-boot button.

[@TheBianka81]

I always felt bad about tidying. It has been like a never ending story. Her method changed my life on many levels and still does. She's helping so many people who feel lost in things in there life. She's a gift to this world! Greetings from Germany!

[@hsdim31]

Being a neat freak and being OCD are completely different things. People out just straight hating. Keep going Mari! You go girl ❤

[@maxtpayne3218]

If I only kept what sparked joy in my apartment, it would be empty. Actually my pressure cooker makes me happy. Thanks Marie.

[@chuupichuu]

I have really bad anxiety & it’s gotten worse. I would buy things on amazon bc it made me happy in the moment. But as I brought more into my life, the more it felt like more weight was on my shoulders. I cleaned out as much as possible from my room, 7 bags of trash(thanks school) & 10 bags of donations. I’m not a minimalist. Ppl are confusing what Marie does to minimalism. She does not preach minimalism. She just thinks you should keep what makes you happy & what you actually need. I collect albums, Studio Ghibli movies, & Marvel comics & have no plans on getting rid of them any time soon. But I feel lighter with what I did retire from my room. I feel happier & more carefree when it comes to spending time in an area that I would feel so lost in. On top of that, I’m a lot better when it comes to purchasing new items. I’m more picky & certainly don’t do it as much as before 💖

[@dorkchops]

I love how open she is about her own messes. Admitting that even her house isn't perfectly tidy 24/7. It kinda helps, esp with a messy teen like me

[@bucca2]

Every video featuring Marie Kondo ends up making me cry 😭 she’s just so wholesome

[@guesswho4645]

I love Marie Kondo. She is so cute, sweet, and humble. 😍😍😍😍😍

[@ainouta123]

In my opinion, it is just teaching common sense to people. However, it is definitely impressive to be able to influence others in such an effective way.

[@haowu9099]

Her original book in Japanese is way better than the English version, has so much zen kind of philosophy. It's not only about tidy-up, but to do things with a thoughtful mind and then accomplish something incredible. The show is skin deep and not even funny.

[@Big-Timothy]

Marie Sparks joy in my life every time I watch her❤

[@Ann_B_]

And which piece of the news exactly is the new or untold one?

[@Miumiu0404]

I appreciate that she's learning English. This woman is so committed to really spreading her philosophy in life.

[@whatchahowsya8688]

Marie isn't about teaching you all new stuff. But rather she's helping you to look at what you already know. Her methods are simple. Easy. Not necessarily profound. And they're not meant to be. She reminds you to look at what you have, use what you already know to make decisions when decluttering.

[@spawnymint]

I’m a college student, so tidying up my tiny space is especially important! I spent about three hours organizing all my drawers, and now it only takes less than a minute to find the clothes I want compared to 5-10 minutes before. I always thought I was a neat person, but the Konmari method is on another level. Being in a space that you’re proud of and surrounded by items that spark joy really helps your mental state

[@asteroides8204]

I love her. She's like a fairy of positivity that I need among all these crazy reality tv shows.

[@treasurejensen7682]

Thanks for helping me find Joy

[@lavayuki]

I always wondered if she has an underlying diagnosis of OCD. But her Konmari method is pretty good, a bit extreme for me in terms of all the folding and stuff, but I used the spark joy method to get rid of most of my clutter.

[@teamtony9746]

Well the folding really works. Haha

[@awarenessvillage]

@Lava Yuki I tend to agree with you. But the folding does make things neater and more fits in a drawer. However, I don't fold everything like that. I must say the folding is magical for packing a suitcase!

[@lavayuki]

@@awarenessvillage Yeah it looks really nice, but I find it hard to get the time with my working hours. I'm the type who will do it when free, but after a long day I tend to just fold it roughly and stuff it in the drawer lol. For packing, I always roll though!

[@mewichigo4924]

Right? I was actually in the middle of cleaning when I heard about her. I thought I was almost done, saw her, then realized I needed to get rid of a lot of stuff instead of just moving it around.

[@akas224]

@@lavayuki that's what she recommend. once you organized, you know what you have , where you should get them back, you can do whenever you like, cause it's so easy.

[@joaquingarcia4178]

Marie Kondo is such a beautiful person

[@yeasick4554]

i wanna see what her house looks like lol

[@JuJu-508]

Marie has made my life easier. Thankyou

[@katherynbreimon1336]

My older sister was one of the people to get mad about the book thing, but like obviously if they spark joy than keep them! I wish I would've known this quote to give her... Just cuz Marie only keeps 30 books doesn't mean YOU have to or she thinks that's the ONLY way, I'm talking to you big sis!!

[@wonder3]

Marie Kondo is an example of how a mental condition can be harnessed and become largely beneficial. She is lovely because is utilizing a part of what she is. ♡

[@NickyBellaVita567]

You need one purse, not five. You don't need knick-knacks all over the place. So many people think they need so much. Everything is so extra in this age of consumerism. Society tells us we need to buy everything! I'd rather spend my money on travel and making memories. My house is clutter-free and I am happy with having only what I need. I hope more people can find happiness outside of materialistic things.

[@PatrickHuynh222]

Meaning of life for every one is different. The basic is keep urself live first, second joyful. That called really meaning of life.

[@jetsu3yahoo]

She turned her mental disorder of obsessive compulsive behavior into a profitable career. Good for her

[@lllllllllarose]

The photo of her at 15yo doesnt look different from how she looks now at all...

[@akas224]

yeah? look same to me, though. I look really different myself .

[@Aleph-Noll]

she even looks better now too! like damn

[@nikkil764]

When I lost my home in hurricane Katrina, I lost a lifetime worth of stuff. Most of it I realized I not only didn’t need but really didn’t even remember having. Unfortunately, well meaning friends and family kept giving me things they knew I lost in the storm.

[@CurseT13]

I have that book. Its actually helps! Using it right now to tidy up my terrible messy cluttered house. I'm only on the first step (clothes) and already I can see the difference

[@pixelatedgal7448]

That “kyun” made this video worth it. She’s so positive and cheery I might just read her book

[@artoone21]

At first, you want to organize your closet. Then, suddenly, you wonder what is important in life. Wow. Just wow 😂

[@biri2biri]

My mum needs to watch her shows. I don' think clothes and shoes that she's never worn before sparks joy in her. It also doesn't spark joy in me when she uses my room as her personal closet.

[@lisjodoin280]

I like to watch Marie Kondo. How she put spirituality into home tidying, how she is super-pragmatic but with enough sentimental touch to respect feelings about stuff. Watching the series on Netflix really make me think about how I value belongings more than actually learn how to organize ( which i figured I was already good at).

[@merangji]

I find her passion inspiring, some of her tips are brilliant.

[@singingallalone]

Marie Kondo said all this in her books. I love how women try to make people sound crazy. She’s doing her best. Helping others.

[@marisua3018]

I enjoy our home so much more now that I have less crap and prefer quality over quantity. I even spend more time with my kids rather than shop. 💗

[@MegaMarie]

Lol thought this going to be some drama gossip, was thinking first beauty community, now organising community have drama. Nice video, I recently discovered her, she encourages me to be tidy, and also her Japanese gives me ASMR.

[@jelly341]

I AM OFFICIALLY CREEPED OUT! HOW DID KZbin KNOW I WAS WATCHING MARIE KONDOS SHOW ON NETFLIX!?

[@user-wk2lh9mh5y]

you can imagine my disappointment when the truth untold didn’t play but i’m happy for mari she is one of the most adorable persons i’ve ever seen

[@dorothypan2771]

I'm super tidy and a kinda minimalist, sometimes I purposely leave a "mess" to train myself to be casual, so far it has worked well

[@neilevans8204]

This brings me joy!

[@kritikitti3868]

I LOVE HER! I LOVE HER! I'm already organised but it sparks joy to read good organising tips. We all quake with horror when we watch "Hoarders" and such. You go Girl!!👍😘

[@ilove2929]

Glad her hubby supports her 110%

[@valbrenneman9071]

I'm sure some people like her style but there are other people I much prefer. I have a huge problem with telling inanimate objects thank you.