

In perhaps the best-known and most popular part of her philosophy, as you're going through your possessions, you're supposed to consider each item in turn and ask yourself if it sparks joy within you. Marie Kondo recommends starting with clothes and then moving on to other categories like books, papers, miscellaneous items, and finally sentimental objects. In a nutshell, the KonMari Method teaches you to go through your home and organize and declutter it not room by room, but category by category. What is the Marie Kondo, or KonMari, Method? Starting with a brief rundown of the method and Marie Kondo's philosophy, we'll then share step-by-step instructions on how you can start decluttering your home, as well as offering a KonMari checklist so you can keep track of your progress.

If you've ever found yourself looking around your home (especially during quarantine when we're all stuck inside for days on end) and thinking “I need to get rid of some stuff but I don't know where to start," the Marie Kondo Method could very well be for you. Her bestselling creed on organization and decluttering, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up," sparked a revolution, inspiring millions to go through their possessions, discard what they didn't need and pursue a more mindful, organized home life. Unless you've been living in a remote cabin in the woods for the past few years (in which case, you could still benefit from these teachings), you've likely heard of Marie Kondo.
