Summary: The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo|Key Concepts in 15 Min or Less

by La Moneda Publishing

Some people even consider tidying their home as a means of ridding the body and mind of toxins!

feelings.

Take a holistic approach. Give parents or friends items you think they will enjoy. If you plan to discard childhood keepsakes, consider asking family whether they would like to have it before tossing it out.

future. Think about your documents for example. These items rarely make the cut. Take a serious look at their purpose in your current life. Manuals for kitchen items or electronics are a perfect example. Do you have a use for keeping the manual of that blender you know inside out? The manual

The more you tidy, the more you realize the power to make decisions and take action.

First, you need to determine the purpose of the item and if it has fulfilled its purpose. Ask yourself, “Why did I get this again?” “When did I get it?” and “How did I get it?”

Think about this: Why do people keep greeting cards and gifts? They had their purpose. The caring gesture from our family and friends was appreciated, and it conveyed the message. Will you let them go? Cut out the unnecessary, and you get closer to your goal of an ideal living space.