Minimalism is a lifestyle where you declutter and intentionally live with fewer items, while the KonMari Method™ focuses on surrounding yourself with things that spark joy.

The answer is simple: because transforming your space can transform your life.

Here are my top five tips that can help you keep your space tidy and organized.

While papers may be thin and seemingly harmless, they can quickly accumulate and create an overwhelming sense of clutter.

Your library should be your personal hall of fame! Each book that you keep should spark joy for you!

They are something we interact with and choose on a daily basis. We know which clothes we love to wear and which we avoid and put back in the drawer.

Follow these rules to increase your chances for success in tidying up and getting your home and life in order!

We cherish the things we keep. We let go and discard things we no longer need and show them gratitude by literally saying “thank you!”.

Understanding what you want in life will help you make time for what is important to you.

While the amount of time can vary, I cannot stress enough how important it is to complete your tidying festival as quickly as possible.

Once you start your tidying festival you want to move as quickly and efficiently as possible.

To help us with that seemingly tricky decision, Marie encourages us to develop the ability to tell if something “sparks joy” in our life.

People often ask me what I do and I used to say, “I’m a Certified KonMari Consultant”. While that is technically true, most of the time it would get me a blank stare or a puzzled look!