Debunking KonMari Myths
Debunking KonMari Myths: An interview with Kristyn Ivey + Karin Socci.
Interviews are always best in audio. Listen here!
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Kristyn Ivey is the founder of For the Love of Tidy + is Chicago’s first certified KonMari tidying consult. Educated in both engineering + interior design, Kristyn applies project management + creativity in harmony with the KonMari Method™ to transform homes.
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Karin Socci is a former clinical psychotherapist + director of healthcare finance who founded The Serene Home with the intention of helping others create lives that are more relaxed + productive. She has studied under Marie Kondo + is one of the few certified KonMari consultants outside of Japan.
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What is the KonMari Method™?
– It’s a decluttering playbook that advocates for tidying by category.
– It’s a state of mind that enhances mindful introspection.
– It’s about tidying in a way that acknowledges items for their service before letting go of items that no longer “spark joy”.
– It’s well-known for transforming entire lives.
Ready to tidy the KonMari way? Some tips from the guests:
– Clear out your calendar clutter first. Carve out time in your schedule + make tidying a priority.
– When it comes to gifts, ask for experiences instead of stuff.
– Remove most toys from your home. Put them out of sight + see whether your children ask for them back.
– Involve your children in the donating process. Create a Thank You Box which your children fill with items to donate + thus release to others.
– When it comes to organization, don’t buy more bins. Instead, own less stuff.
Notable quotes from the episode:
“We’re always asking our clients, ‘What’s the future use of this item?’ If you haven’t been using it, why are you allowing it to have space in your home?”
“After the process [of KonMari decluttering], I became so much less interested in shopping … you really begin to realign the role that things have in your life.”
“[The KonMari Method] … is meant to be an exercise of self-expression, self-discovery, self-care + self-love. It’s the hard work that creates the change.”
“[KonMari] opens you up to have the capacity to turn around and then focus on stuff other than the stuff in your home [such as] the things that can impact your community or … your family.”
“The gift is in the giving. When someone gives you something + you accept it + thank them … that’s really the whole present. [The giver] isn’t expecting you to hold onto it for your whole life.”
