Organize Komono

How to organize komono – all the miscellaneous items in your life!

Why are my drawers and cabinets chaotic?

• No designated forever home for categories
• Not putting things away

Marie Kondo’s Tidy Order

• 1. CDs/ DVDs
• 2. Stationery supplies: pens, pencils, tools, paper-like (post-its), letter writing (envelope)
• 4. Electronic Cords
• 5. Electric items: laptops, phones, cameras, USB, ink cartridges for printers, batteries
• 6. Skin care items
• 7. Makeup
• 8. Hair products
• 9. Relaxing/Wellness: candles, essential oils, massage gun, massagers, heat pads
• 10. Hygiene care
• 11. Medicine/First Aide
• 12. Valuables: passbook, wallets, certificates
• 13. Sewing kit materials and cloth: thread, scissors, needles, tweezers, etc.
• 14. Tools
• 15. Hobby/Recreation: camping, workout, equpiment
• 16. Collections
• 17. “Just Because” buttons, key chains, change, phone cases
• 18. Linen & Towels
• 19. Toys: Stuffed, display, figurines
• 21. Seasonal: Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving
• 22. Special occasion: ceremonial, charms, ritual objects
• 23. Travel: luggage, tags, travel organizers
• 24. Paper + Shopping Bags
• 25. Consumables: tissue, toilet paper, paper towels

If there are many items in a category, create a new subcategory

How to Joy Check

• Step 1: Pile one subcategory at a time
• Step 2: Pick an item that sparks joy
  • Does it spark joy for you today?
  • Does it weigh you down or compete with your other priorities?
  • Does it contribute to your ideal lifestyle moving forward?
  • Is it something worth keeping if you move?
• Step 3: Place items in Keep, Donate, or Trash
• Step 4: Store items by category temporarily (final storage will be at the end)

Facts about komono

• Be mindful of the items you kept “just because.” See how much of this category takes up precious space.
• Gifts show someone thought of you. The gift should not be kept out of a sense of obligation, guilt, or should be stored away. Thank it for the joy it gave you when you received it and say goodbye if it is not joyful.
• Travel toiletries have a short shelf life of a few weeks to six months at most
• Throw away mystery cords. They’ll always be an unsolved mystery.
• How often do you have overnight guests? If you have guests once or twice a year, be mindful of how many linens you need and keep only ones that spark joy.
• Free, new, unused items such as calendars, etc, can be donated
• Add spare change in your wallet so you can use it

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