Beres-beres = self-healing?! Maudy Ayunda's Booklist (KonMari Method by Marie Kondo)

Summary

In this video, Maudy Ayunda dives into the book *The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up* by Marie Kondo, sharing three key insights. First, Kondo encourages us to imagine our ideal lifestyle before tidying up, making the process more purposeful. Second, she suggests tidying by category, not location, to reduce repetition. Third, she emphasizes the importance of asking, 'Does it spark joy?' in deciding what to keep. Maudy reflects on how tidying can transform our lives by aligning possessions with our true needs and feelings, offering clarity for the future.

Takeaways

• 😀 Tidying up is more than just a temporary fix; it's about creating an ideal lifestyle that reflects your goals and values.
• 😀 The KonMari method encourages tidying up by category, not by location, to avoid repetitive and exhausting tidying tasks.
• 😀 The process of tidying helps you reflect on your life, your possessions, and your decisions, offering clarity for the future.
• 😀 Marie Kondo's method promotes asking whether an item 'sparks joy' as the ultimate guide to deciding what to keep.
• 😀 Imagining your ideal lifestyle is the first step in the tidying process, setting a purpose for the tasks ahead.
• 😀 Tidying by category (clothing, books, paper, komono, sentimental items) helps to see how many of each item you own, reducing clutter.
• 😀 Marie Kondo suggests starting with categories like clothing and moving on to more sentimental items later to avoid emotional overwhelm.
• 😀 The KonMari method emphasizes that sentimental items should be evaluated last, focusing on their meaning and emotional attachment.
• 😀 Decluttering based on joy, not practicality, allows you to surround yourself with items that make you truly happy.
• 😀 Tidying is an opportunity to reflect on your past decisions and experiences, helping you gain better self-awareness.
• 😀 The Netflix series 'Tidying Up with Marie Kondo' showcases the psychological benefits of decluttering and how it can create more mental space.

Q & A

What is the main concept of Marie Kondo's tidying method, KonMari?

The main concept of the KonMari method is to tidy up by categories, not locations, and only keep items that 'spark joy'. It focuses on selecting what to keep based on the emotional response they evoke.

How does Marie Kondo suggest we approach tidying up our living spaces?

Marie Kondo encourages us to first imagine our ideal lifestyle and environment. This gives us a clear purpose and goal when tidying up, making the process a step toward creating the lifestyle we desire.

What is the significance of tidying by category rather than by location?

Tidying by category ensures that we are not repeatedly handling the same items across different locations, which can feel exhausting and repetitive. It helps us recognize how many similar items we have and prevents the process from becoming a never-ending cycle.

What categories does Marie Kondo suggest we use to organize our belongings?

Marie Kondo suggests organizing items into five main categories: 1) Clothing, 2) Books, 3) Paper, 4) Komono (random items), and 5) Sentimental items.

How does Marie Kondo suggest handling sentimental items?

Marie Kondo advises addressing sentimental items last. She encourages reflection on their significance and meaning, asking why we have them and what memories they represent, in order to decide if they still serve a purpose.

Why is it important to ask, 'Does it spark joy?' when tidying up?

Asking 'Does it spark joy?' helps us identify which items truly bring happiness and satisfaction. The method relies on personal feelings and bodily responses to determine whether an item should be kept.

What does Marie Kondo mean by 'sparking joy'?

Marie Kondo describes 'sparking joy' as a feeling of a slight thrill or excitement, as if your cells are rising. It's a personal feeling that signals whether an item should be kept or discarded.

How does the process of tidying up relate to personal growth?

Tidying up is a reflective process that allows individuals to understand their past decisions, evaluate their current needs, and gain clarity about their future. It can also help improve habits and attitudes toward possessions.

How can tidying up affect mental space and psychology?

Tidying up can create more mental space by reducing clutter, which in turn can improve clarity and focus. It can also lead to a sense of accomplishment and mental peace, as shown in Marie Kondo's Netflix series.

What did Maudy Ayunda personally gain from reading 'The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up'?

Maudy Ayunda found the book insightful because it deepened her understanding of tidying as a meaningful, reflective process that goes beyond mere cleaning, helping her evaluate what she truly needs and wants in life.