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02:50 – What Does it Mean to “Declutter” and What is “Clutter”?
05:49 – Why I Chose to Declutter and How I Did It
06:14 – Method of Choice: The Kon Mari Method
Rule #1: COMMIT yourself to tidying up.
Rule #2: IMAGINE your ideal lifestyle.
Rule #3: FINISH discarding first.
Rule #4: TIDY by category, not by location.
Rule #5: FOLLOW the right order.
Rule #6: ASK yourself if it sparks joy.
Book Links:
The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Mari Kondo
14:10 – The Top 6 Things I Learned Following the Kon Mari Method
- I don’t need THAT many clothes!
- We are a product of how we grew up and old habits die hard! (16:24)
- 80% of the papers that come into your home can go straight into the recycling bin! (18:20)
- Not everything has to be matchy-matchy of Pinterest-Worthy! (20:02)
- Once you get started, the process gets SO much easier! (21:49)
- Sometimes, you just have to make executive decisions. (24:32)
26:50 – Don’t start ANY of this process until you have your TRASH, KEEP, & DONATE bags or boxes!
Keep It Up Rookies. We All Have to Start Somewhere!