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How do you know if an item sparks joy and you should keep it?

• A feeling of thrill, often a full body experience
• A pleasing design/look that makes you feel peaceful
• An item with a high degree of functionality that makes life easier
• A sense of rightness
• An items thats useful in daily life

How do you don’t love an item and should say goodbye?

• you feel heavy
• your hands pause
• you tilt your head slightly and frown
• you have to think
• you feel guilty
• for essential items that don’t spark joy, think about the purpose

Pick an easy category to start with – I recommend clothing.

Pile all items in one spot so you can see everything in that category at once. Example: pile ALL shirts throughout the home/car/office/storage unit on your bed.

Creating a physical pile gives us that “WOW” moment and helps us make informed decisions once and only once.

Find one item in the pile that you love.

You know you love something because the instant you see and hold it, you feel warm and fuzzy inside. Sometimes items are less about happiness and more about practicality, usefulness, and function. Example: the blue shirt that goes with everything and is always washed regularly.

“Does it Spark Joy?”™

Be aware of how your body reacts to each item. You know you love something because that feeling is immediate. If you pause or have to think about an item – ask yourself, why?

• Was it a gift?
• Was it free?
• Have I used this? Why haven’t I ever used this?
• What was I really trying to buy in that moment?
• Does this item fit into to my ideal lifestyle?

Have the courage to let go and stop all thoughts of “What if-?” Remember your goals and think of how each item you keep or discard contributes to your ideal lifestyle.

Try not to focus on-

• reducing
• efficient storage methods
• feeling wasteful
• giving items away

Instead focus on-

• choosing belongings that inspire joy
• enjoying life according to your own standards
• appreciate how the items you discard supported you in your life
• what role each item has in your life

If you keep it then…

• Use and appreciate it.
• Create a forever home for every item: find it and know exactly what you have.
• It’s natural to not put away everything all the time. No one is perfect. Organization is NOT about perfection! Make it a priority to create positive habits. Maybe you won’t put belongings back all the time, every day, but commit to putting things away.