Does it bring you joy? Have you ever asked yourself this question? If you have heard of Marie Kondo you know that is her mantra. Marie Kondo is famous for her book ‘The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing’ This week I talk about my experience with the “KonMari” method and what it has done for me.
Why do you allow things in your life if they don’t bring you joy? Instead of ignoring all the stuff around you, noticing whether something brings you joy or takes away from your joy will help you create a happier you! The more things you have around you that bring you joy, the more happy moments you get in your day. When something doesn’t bring you joy then you need to figure out how to reconfigure it and make it work for you…or figure out how to let it go. Essentially re-purpose it or donate it and let it bring someone else Joy!
Through this exercise you become more aware of what’s around you and you become proactive in creating a positive environment for yourself. If something is in your life but it doesn’t bring you joy or serve you, then why are you letting it stay? Moreover, noticing what brings me joy every day makes me grateful for all I have. Most importantly, the more proactive you are in creating your happy life, the more empowered you feel.
Great episode Bona! I love decluttering, I find I’ve always naturally done that. Bella’s the same, but the rest of the fam are not, lol. I’ve adapted over the years, but still find it difficult when piles of stuff start crowding my space. What I find though is that the people who are the messiest in my life bring me joy, so it makes up for the clutter 🙃
Andrea, what a positive way to look at it. Its a package deal and the pros outweigh the cons! You are such a wise woman!!!
Very timely, given my goal of “Organizing My House”. Decluttering does not come naturally to me. I have read Marie Kondo’s book ‘The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing’. I will see if your scaled-down version of the “Does It Bring Me Joy” method works for me. Thank you!
Hi Beth. I hope it helps. I have to say, that as humbling as it is to put all the clothes you own on your bed…and it is a long day, it definitely gets the habit working. This has been a long slow process, but I think for me the tipping point was ALL the clothes on the bed and having to deal with it all at once. I wish you good luck. I can’t wait to hear how it turns out for you! I hope it brings you joy!!
Andrea! I love your comments and I can relate very easily. I will start from now doing this mindset!