3 myths about a method of cleaning Marie Kondo

The method of organization of the space of the Japanese housewife and writer Mari Kondo conquered the world: her books have become bestsellers in the beginning of the year came on Netflix show "Get out of Marie Condo", and the media publish articles with its tips (and we could not pass by). At this time, we clear up common misconceptions about the revolutionary approach to cleaning of Konmari method.

Myth 1: It is for those who love minimalism

Method Konmari often confused with minimalism, because both approaches are urged to give up things. Although Marie Kondo believes that people can improve their quality of life, having an audit of their property, the possession of fewer objects for her - not the only way to keep order.

Condo encourages people to think about the feelings invoked every thing that they have. The point is not to make as much space as possible, and to part with objects, if they do not bring joy or never brought.

Myth 2: The essence of the method is to properly store items

Marie Kondo explains in detail how to minimize, what to keep and where to put every thing in the house, so that it takes less space and it was easy to find. But the method Konmari not just about cleaning, but also about getting rid of excess, too - and this is the stage at which you should start. No matter how thoroughly you clean up and how meticulously folding the clothes, if you become just think about storage, clean up the mess it will be difficult. The first stage - to remove the excess, the second - to find a comfortable place for what is left. Then you need only to have a habit of putting things where taken: it is also an important rule in the Kondo philosophy.

Myth 3: It is important to throw as many things can be

How boldly Mari Kondo in my show helps people to rake the rubble of their homes, are inspired to take and throw as many items as possible. But Konmari method calls to focus not on the fact that, from what to get rid of, and what to keep.

Condo offers people first present their ideal life, and only then begin to harvest. Getting to each item, ask yourself: Do you want to leave it in his happy life, whether it will bring you joy and if you need it. If the answer is no, thank thing for what it is you have been, and say goodbye to her.

At first, the idea of ​​thanking things seem strange, but in due course, by doing this, you will learn to feel gratitude for everything that surrounds you. According to Mari Kondo in the book "The spark of joy" (Spark Joy):

Our things are part of us, and when they disappear, they leave behind the eternal memories. As long as I truly look into the face of his things and keep only those that love, as long as I cherish them and consciously strive to make your time with them as possible precious, every day will be filled with warmth and joy. Therefore, I once again call you as soon as possible bring your things in order, so you can spend the rest of his life surrounded by people and things that you most enjoy. Do you prefer to get rid of unnecessary things or keep them?