The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

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The book is an international bestseller and has ignited a revolution in how people perceive and manage their belongings, even inspiring a hit netflix series. Every time i tidied something, the following chapter would be the focused on the exact conten... Read More

Tidying up is not just about cleaning your space, but also about transforming your mindset. Tidying has far more effect than feng shui or power stones. The life-changing magic of tidying up does more than offer practical advice on managing one's physi... Read More

The author's personable approach and real-life examples make the process of tidying up seem achievable, even for those who struggle with clutter. Tidying for a minimalistic lifestyle has never been so achievable for me before this book.

The konmari method is about finding joy and purpose in the items we keep while discarding the rest. Marie kondo's method is more than a cleaning technique; it's a philosophy that encourages mindful living and cherishes joy in its purest form. Kondo su... Read More

Cons

The book is actually a rambling journal. It's the first book i've ever bought that i've regretted buying. Kondo expects the reader to adopt her methodology as the only way to achieve a happy home.

These are the compulsive behaviors of someone who has spent 20 years fixating on everything having a place. Organizing is just tactful hoarding. Her style is annoying," says author.

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Read through and implement and you will find comfort and fulfillment in your environment.

Her personable approach and real-life examples make the process of tidying up seem achievable, even for those who struggle with clutter.

I wasn’t even completely finished with the book and i already had the urge to fold all my clothes differently.

Tidying up is not a lifetime effort.

Price

I believe that there is much value in adopting these principles into one’s life.

As i did what marie suggested, i was overwhelmed and ashamed at how much money i spent on items that, at the time, sparked joy,... Read More

The price was great, especially for a large print edition.

I tried it out on my living expenses and was able to reduce my annual spending by $20,000.

Shipping

Fast forward to late 2024, and i find myself needing this again.

Packaging/appearance

I am ready to embark on unpacking boxes into my new house and feel completely equipped to make it tidy!

I picked up marie kondo's book to put myself in the right mindset for packing for an international move.

Competitiveness

Simplify your storage solutions: kondo suggests that you use simple storage solutions, such as boxes and bins, instead of compl... Read More

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This product had a total of 59,161 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 10 2024.