A review by ravenas
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
5.0
After reading this book I got rid of over 1,000 things (some large, some very small, and yes, I tallied). I didn't even know I had 1,000 things.
I frequently found myself organizing and reorganizing but never quite finding peace with how I left things. Reading this book helped me to let go of the things that I no longer needed. I was able to find the motivation to get rid of things that I was keeping because "I've had it this long, why get rid of it now?", "I'll find a use for it someday", or "I don't care for it but it's still functional so it seems a shame to get rid of". I made a good chunk of money on eBay and donated a car-full to Goodwill.
Yes, this book has some stranger moments that may not settle with everyone the same (not everyone feels comfortable speaking to their clothes), but even just using the lessons that resonate with you should be able to help declutter. For instance, Kondo recommends folding every article of clothing that can be folded but I prefer to hang as much as possible. Others may not find personal benefit in folding their socks, but when I open my sock drawer I enjoy seeing everything lined up in color order. Take every lesson with a grain of salt and focus on what you believe will benefit you.
I frequently found myself organizing and reorganizing but never quite finding peace with how I left things. Reading this book helped me to let go of the things that I no longer needed. I was able to find the motivation to get rid of things that I was keeping because "I've had it this long, why get rid of it now?", "I'll find a use for it someday", or "I don't care for it but it's still functional so it seems a shame to get rid of". I made a good chunk of money on eBay and donated a car-full to Goodwill.
Yes, this book has some stranger moments that may not settle with everyone the same (not everyone feels comfortable speaking to their clothes), but even just using the lessons that resonate with you should be able to help declutter. For instance, Kondo recommends folding every article of clothing that can be folded but I prefer to hang as much as possible. Others may not find personal benefit in folding their socks, but when I open my sock drawer I enjoy seeing everything lined up in color order. Take every lesson with a grain of salt and focus on what you believe will benefit you.