The Six Rules of Organizing with the KonMari™ Method

1. Commit yourself to tidying up.
   This is not a simple chore that you do now and then, like raking the leaves or painting a room. This is a lifestyle change. Whether working through the method on your own, or with a professional, you must commit to the process in order to be successful. Doing a little at a time is fine, but it won’t bring dramatic results. A full reorganizing of your home will help put your past and present affairs in order, and bring major changes in your lifestyle and perspective. How much money and time are you willing to invest? When do you want to complete the process?

2. Imagine your ideal lifestyle.
   The KonMari™ method is all about joy and choosing the life you want to live. You are not just buying bins and labels, you are choosing what matters in your life. Skipping this step can cause delays and rebounds. Take the time to consider what you have now, and what you want to change. How do you want to feel in your home? How can your house support you? Picture it in concrete terms.

3. Finish discarding first.
   As soon as you stop to think about where to put things, you interrupt your progress. This is one of the main barriers to achieving a clutter-free space! You will only be able to comprehend what needs to be stored, and how to store it, once you have decided what to keep and finished discarding a category.

4. Tidy by category, not location.
   This helps you understand the amount that you own, and examine it in the proper context. It can also help you identify duplicates, and evaluate your habits and storage solutions.

5. Follow the right order.
   Marie Kondo was very intentional about designing the order to help you hone your discernment and joy-checking ability. Think of it as a roadmap to reach your destination.

6. Ask yourself if it sparks joy.
   Be unapologetic about what sparks joy for you. This is not minimalism, but a method designed to help you achieve the lifestyle that is ideal for you.method is all about joy and choosing the life you want to live. You are not just buying bins and labels, you are choosing what matters in your life. Skipping this step can cause delays and rebounds. Take the time to consider what you have now, and what you want to change. How do you want to feel in your home? How can your house support you? Picture it in concrete terms.