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Learn how to declutter, organize, and maintain duplicates with our step by step guide!
When picking a location, pick a place that is:
With a functional and organized system it is easy to take inventory and buy only what you need and truly want.
You know you need to readjust your system if:
See how organizing works with this visual of the tidy lifestyle process!
Less is More! Especially when it comes to prepare for moving!
Moving is the perfect opportunity to Joy Check each and every item we own. After-all, the less we have, the less we have to move! This not only allows us to have less items but also frees space for new items – perhaps more tasteful furniture, updated appliances, in style clothing, and more.
My partner and I have always dreamed of living abroad. We’ve made so many memories traveling to various countries meeting locals, eating street food, exploring cities and adventuring outdoors. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic we put off traveling and moving all together to stay safe.
Over the past few years we slowly began to prepare for a big move abroad. When we envisioned moving, we identified with the concept of getting rid of most of our things. Instead of going through the headache of packing and shipping items to another country, we decided to take a different approach. Most of our possessions – furniture, appliances, etc. were given to us by family and friends over time. This was VERY ideal for us, as we valued:
This situation may sound a bit extreme to most. You may be asking yourself – but why do you have to get rid of most of the things you own? Honestly, I don’t HAVE to. I WANT to!
Sparking Joy to me personally is less about the things and possessions I own and more about the experiences and memories I create. By letting go of almost all the material items in my life, there is a sense of freedom. Freedom to have only what I love. Freedom to not have many objects to be responsible for. Freedom to Spark Joy in the ways that mean the most to me. Plus having less is ultimately less to organize and maintain! Win, Win!
In our consumer society and high tech world we literally don’t have to leave our home to survive! With amazon, food delivery, grocery delivery, and the many other services and applications we can not only survive but buy anything at the click of a button! As amazing as technology is, it also encourages us to spend. Anywhere you go on the internet markets specifically tailored ads to you – companies learn your interests, habits, desires, and take full advantage to get us to buy buy buy! Some buy for comfort, necessity, or for status symbols of wealth or luxury. Think about your spending habits – What items are worth fixing, moving, and saving? What items are meaningful to you? Why?
It is not things that give us true joy. When we grow old what will we remember? What will we say? “I have no regrets because I’m happy I did…” What will resonate with us most are the memories we have of experiences throughout life. Be sure to create your own, each and every day.
Have nice things and also keep in mind there is so much more out there in the world than possessions. No one is holding you back from picking up and moving or traveling and seeing the world. The world is your oyster.
What sparks joy for you?
What is the key to being able to let go and discard, for good?
“When you imagine your ideal lifestyle, you are actually clarifying why you want to tidy and identifying the kind of life you want to live once you have finished.”
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Marie Kondo
What adds value to your life? When you touch something that brings you joy-
When faced with something that does not spark joy-
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 long, short, and sleeveless shirts that you own.
Creating a physical pile gives us that “wow” moment while also holding us accountable in the present.
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.
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?
Pick 2-3 similar items and compare them. Really feel the item in your hand and think deeply about what purpose it plays.
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-
Instead focus on-
Every item you keep is a possession that brings you joy and/or makes life better.
Every item you discard is an opportunity to learn more about yourself and who you are today.
If you keep it then…
Please note items discussed on this post were from the Marie Kondo books and KonMari networking group. Find more resources here.
I promise myself every day to live a life where I Spark Joy
A not so secret, not so crazy, cat lady. In my spare time I like to foster kittens for the local animal shelter.
I am also a proud cat mom.
Looking good and more importantly feeling good and being healthy are so crucial to my mental health.
Transforming my lifestyle is a huge contribution to what sparks joy in my life today!
I consider myself an active individual. When I’m not home organizing and cooking, I love to –
Take long walks
Hula hoop on the grass
Window shop
Befriend neighborhood cats
Try new foods
This is a photo in a nearby park called Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve.
You would never guess this trail is smack dab in the middle of the city.
Sometimes it’s nice to escape the city hustle without any hassle. What’s your escape?
This is a photo I took in Yosemite on the way back from climbing Half Dome.
A picture barely scratches the surface of the beauty in this National Park!
I painted this photo for my partner as a memento to all of our memories camping under the stars.