Trying the Marie Kondo Method even though it Scares Me! KonMari Method | Journey to Minimalism 2022
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2022
- Trying the Marie Kondo Method even though it scares me
the KonMari Method has been really daunting to me.
I have been on a minimalism journey in 2022, but I haven't tried this method. And it truly scares me. I needed to only do a small space in my house to try it, my closet needed a declutter anyway :)
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Decision Fatigue comes easily with this Method. Because you have to hold each item and feel things about each item. Does it Spark Joy? It's hard to tell after a while. I'm not sure this method will work for every occasion, which is why I have been picking and choosing methods for each location in my house.
Thanks for making me try this method! I have been avoiding this method like the plague. So I'm excited to say that I have tried it.
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💪💪 Let's ALL like this video so Devin does his clothes 😁😁
I read the " life changing magic of tidying up" 1st thing she trys to convey that she IS NOT a minimalist. Her theory is whether its 3 things or 300, that you love the items and are able to manage/ take care of/ put them in their proper homes easily. But usually most of us just have way too many things to manage, but her process has never been about how much, or the amount we declutter. All that being said, I think you did awesome, decision fatigue is definitely a thing. When I do Kon Mari decluttering I use sub categories to handle the overwhelming feeling. So 1 day I'd do all short sleeves, 1 day all long sleeves etc. I still got to the end result just a little slower :-) Due for another round its been a bit of time.
Clothes need constant attention too because there are always new things coming in, and our bodies change, especially as women…
I read her book when it first came out and it started me on my decluttering journey. I also broke down categories into more manageable bites rather than all the clothes on the bed. When I went through my shoes I sat in my entrance way with an empty donate box and tried on every pair of shoes. It they felt at all uncomfortable, into the box they went. If I was unsure I walked down the hallway. I got rid of 80% of my shoes (which I didn’t wear anyway) and suddenly putting them away was so easy. I could also easily find a pair of shoes as they all now fit and were uncomfortable. It took me less than an hour and I had no mess as the now full donate box went right into my car.
Edit - were ‘not’ uncomfortable (forgot the ‘not’)
I know you cannot do your husband’s clothes but can you do a little bit of “pre-sort” to make it easier for him ??? He has not been on a 6 month decluttering journey like you have been so it is probably a little overwhelming; he is not looking forward to doing it probably. Also if it doesn’t matter to him as much as it does to you then he won’t make it a priority to declutter. If you wait for him to WANT to declutter; it might never happen. If you help the process by pre sorting what you think is too small,too worn out , etc then maybe he will consent to you setting a time to help him decluttering his clothes. Idk maybe it would speed up the process a little bit.
Good call to put Devon's gift in your memory box. Clothes can also be sentimental. If you would continue this method you would eventually go through your memory box as part of the sentimental cathegory.
I plan on doing sentimental things for sure, but I’m waiting until I’m ready :)
Sentimental things are nerve wracking, because during this journey I’ve learned how sentimental I really am about a lot of things
So glad that you recognized sentimental clothing as part of sentimental, NOT clothing! 😊
Definitely important to make that distinction I think ♥️
Best feeling ever is to feel progress!
Exactly!!!
You decluttered more than I expected because you have done your clothes a few times but again the onion method helps us evaluate better each time. Great job!
And YES to helping Devon on his closet. I think we all would like to get to know him. He's been supportive to you which is super awesome!
He’s super supportive and I can’t believe how lucky I am!
I Decluttered more than I thought I would as well :)
It just have to keep returning to the spaces I’ve already done
Also liked for Devon's closet :) Everyone is different. For me, I prefer Marie Kondo's method for decluttering clothes and books because you put all of that category you have (laundry included) in one big pile and she says you experience a "shock" of how much you have. I like to see how much I really have in one go. It also helps me to buy less. I just love her. Thanks for your video :) Have a good day
I'm glad you decided to put the hoodie in a memory bin. I was thinking you might want to make it into a pillow or something to keep it
A beautiful and nice place and the most beautiful being in it my beautiful friend, great work and design above the wonderful
I read her book years ago and used parts of it. I don't believe in the whole inanimate objects have feelings and all, but she had some good points. The whole reason to pull ALL your clothes out (I understand the maternity clothes staying separate) is so that you can see what you actually have. Many people live in denial and think they don't really have that much until they pull it out of all the hiding places and see they have 50 t-shirts (many they don't wear) or something like that. I didn't keep the book, either. Once you've read it, why keep it?
Oh...and did you see Cass's clothes closet youtube that went out today!? Very good. (and encouraging)
I need to check it out! Love Cass!
I don’t think inanimate items have feelings, I just think it’s sometimes easier to let things go once you’ve thanked them.
I appreciate Marie Kondo for bring the Minimalist style videos as suggestions on my UA-cam. I love the folding method and like the idea of seeing all your stuff together to make a judgement as well as touching everything. The only thing I disagree with is I view stuff as what it is- stuff. They don't have feelings that I have to thank them for and I don't even like to say that I love items because I agree with The Minimalists thought that we love people and use things . Awesome job of doing and sharing the scary/daunting things :D
Yeah, you can get rid of the brown sweater! You crack me up! "I can wear this one while painting" "this one I can wear when I work in the yard". I do that as well, find a use for it and give it final life.
I’m good at trying to keep everything 😂😂😂
That’s why I need to continually declutter 🤣
Finally! I've been wanting to sort through paper for a long time. Lots of garbage thrown out.
Great progress 👍 it’s so much easier to make decisions about what to wear when you only have things you love in your closet
Thanks Rachel! It makes getting dressed so much easier :) and makes me feel better in my clothes
Another thing that may help with smells is to soak in white vinegar water and then wash. Hope the smell comes out!
Love using vinegar for smells, never thought to soak it, I would just add it to my load of laundry. But soaking it is a great idea too!
awesome job. keeping the things you love only makes a huge difference in one's life. don't beat yourself up about not fitting in to clothes our bodies change we have kids and we get older. wear clothes that make you feel good and have things in your house that make you happy❤
Thanks Tahira 😍♥️😍
It’s so hard when our bodies change so often. But having clothes that fit properly and make us feel good, that’s very helpful :)
I felt your pain at getting rid of that brown cardi. I recently had to say goodbye to my favourite cardi. of all time. It was big, and colourful and cost a pretty penny. But it had become a weird shape, was starting to 'bobble', and no longer went with most of the other contents of my wardrobe. So I said an (almost) tearful "Goodbye," and moved on.
I see the likes are already in the five hundreds. Look out, Devon.
Yeah the cardi has definitely lost its shape and I was sad to say goodbye, but I just never wore it anymore.
I’m glad we can say goodbye to things we used to love, but no longer make us feel beautiful :)
Devin is Definitely getting nervous 😂😂😂
If you read her book it’s so much more inspirational than any video she’s done. When sorting clothes she suggests doing things like tops first, then coats, skirts etc but you’ve done a good job ! Seriously though get her book ☺️ Jenny 🇬🇧 p.s. I was the “499th like” so we’re very close!
I definitely need to read her book :) I need to take a trip to my local library
I Read her book.. IT told me to trow out what die not spark Joy. The book went out even faster than IT came in;).
Hahaha 🤣
That’s funny! The “spark joy” theory works for some and not for others. But I am glad I tried it, even for a little bit.
I don’t know if I’d keep her book either 😂
Same! I found many parts funny. Who put socks away and doesn't connect them? Marie says they need to have air and to breathe?! And thanking your shoes every day for carrying your body?! Seriously?
@@Lindsay_Lexus i never asked for the book. I was given IT. After months i picked IT up to Read. I have IT to the one that gave IT to me. With a card. About how this made me realise what i wanted. ;)
Per the Konmari method, If something is sentimental, don’t include it in the category you are working in. Put it in sentimental to deal with last.
And I think that’s why I put it with my memory bin, so I can deal with it later. It’s hard to make so many decisions in one day. ESPECIALLY if they’re sentimental :)
I need to learn more of the KonMari method :)
@@Lindsay_Lexus Her first 2 books are probably available at your local library and take very little time to read. I highly recommend them! They literally changed my life.
Anything is something. Great progress. 😊
Thanks Kelly! I agree :) even saying. Goodbye to one item would be super helpful!
One day it is sock day, another day nightgowns, I always just keep revisiting all the categories periodically.
I done my wardrobe out the other day so I know how you feel, well done for getting rid of your stuff ❤❤
Thanks Girl! It felt really great!
Great work! I was like 507, so well on the way!
Yay!!! Devin is getting nervous I think! 😂
Oh my gosh, you’re SO CLOSE to 700! Won’t be long now if each person who views this just presses the thumbs up button, 😹😹
Right!!? Haha 😂🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
I really want you guys to meet Devin :) he’s the best
Great progress!
Thanks Dixie!!! I love seeing any kind of progress :) it’s so motivating!
You've made so much progress in your decluttering journey! That shows real growth. Keep up the good work! 🙂💙👍
Thanks Darlene :) it feels so good!!! :)
What’re you working on this week?
@@Lindsay_Lexus I'm decluttering the cabinets in my laundry room. They need some serious work to make them more usable.
That sounds like it’ll feel amazing when it’s done! :) I wish I had cabinets in my laundry room… but we need to finish the laundry room, it still has cement walls 😂
Great job, L²!!! I agree, the Kon Mari method has always freaked me out! It's emotional to get rid of things. Packing to move is draining me emotionally! I'm so tired! I can't wait for this whole friggin' move to be done & over with!
"Moving" is what got me on the road to minimalism! I asked myself why I was packing all of this "S&!t!" and moving it? We filled a good size U-Haul and quite a few car loads with crap for the Goodwill!
Moving is so Dang Hard! my heart goes out to you guys! its the boxing up everything you own in a few days/weeks time, so freaking hard...
I think if we were to move, I would discard a lot! But it depends on my time constraint
Great job 👍
It feels so great to let it go your house is looking amazing
Thanks Melinda ♥️ decluttering each thing helps so dang much!!!
aww i know that feeling of something not fitting anymore over and over in life... you're so beautiful, don't forget that!!
😍😍😍 Kaitlyn!!!
You are the sweetest! Things not fitting is just a part of life. But even if I lose weight, I think I’ll want some new stuff to make me feel cute :)
@@Lindsay_Lexus love this take
We all need new stuff every once in a while
I have heard that while the cost spent on clothes can be a hang up... we can reframe it and say well that was a $25 dollar lesson (or whatever the cost was) to find out what does or does not work on your body. I also like to do a cost break down, if I buy something for $10 and wear it once, it cost $10, if I wore it twice then $5, worn 10 times is $1 per wear, etc.
I totally love that :) we can help ourselves say goodbye by saying we actually got our moneys worth.
isn't it great to see how much easier decluttering becomes? well done. I decluttered a good bit yesterday in the back yard ... yay ..... working on getting ready to sell, buy and move to a different home ... yikes
Yes!!! 700 likes!!! Wonder if this means another closet video!! 😘
Vinegar is what I use to remove smells in laundry. 👍
Me too! :) but I’ve learned pine sol makes it smell even better :) can never have enough solutions to fixing bad smells 😍
704 🥳 bad luck Devon 😂 we rose to the challenge.
We did it!!!! 🤣🎊🥳
I wish you had a Poshmark! Because I LOVE that sweater 🥰
Great job, Lindsay! Love how you talk through your decisions for each item. Re: thrifting clothes: I have to be careful, because I tend to buy clothes I even just "kind of" like at thrift stores, since they don't cost that much, relative to buying a similar item new. I need to be more discerning. Example: last year I thrifted 5 summer blouses because I had none & wanted to elevate my look beyond tank tops & Ts. I did wear most of them at least once, but this year when I pulled them out, I wondered why I bought most of them (e.g. not the greatest colour on me, didn't care for the fabric or else the fit on me, etc.) & am only keeping one. Live & learn.
I think I’m the same way. If it’s a good deal I have a hard time passing it up. It’s been instilled in me since I was a kid. Because good deals meant it was the only choice growing up. But now I just need to focus on getting things because I genuinely love them, not because it’s a good price.
Hey girl!! LoL marie kondo i personally would not go for this method while working towards minimalism because i feel it contradicts getting rid of stuff and it interrupts my cycle of throwing things away! but you are so much fun to watch and this is going to be fun go girl!!!
Thanks ♥️ it was fun to try!
I think we can always appreciate what we have more. But yea I agree, Marie Kondo isn’t a minimalist, but she helps so many people ♥️
Hahahaha Devin, we GOTCHA!
😂😂😂
I’m glad to see that someone else has painting outfits! I have two sets; one for summer and one for winter. I love your black and white dress. I hope it continues to bring you joy. You have some beautiful dresses. I finally got thru my closet and gave up my beloved cheap Target teeshirts except for a couple when I really want to just be grungy. I love your honesty and vulnerability during this…you taught me how to say thank you to my clothes as I let them go. You made it sound so normal!
I paint so much right now 😂
I like to look grungy sometimes too :)
I felt like it was easier to say goodbye to some clothing items because I thanked them :)
you did a great job! I love doing littler sections, I find I am more productive at decluttering when I do litter sections. I hope you have a wonderful day!
As a mom of 3 kids who are striving for independence... dont fold your kids clothes! They are gonna mess it up again anyways lol save yourself the grief! But yes, absolutely declutter his wardrobe!
Seriously though! Dan just goes into his drawers and throws everything on the ground 🤷🏼♀️
Yes, I have found that with my kids not folding their clothes is great. When they are 2 and 3 they may dump it out a lot, but it's easy for me or them to pick up and I just slowly work on having them do the pick up.
It works perfectly for the stage we’re in right now to just have a drawer for bottoms, a drawer for shirts and a drawer for pjs :) it’s just the best way right now
@@Lindsay_Lexus we also keep 3 bin/ drawers for each kid.
Liking specifically because I want to see the Devin video :) Cas the Clutterbug went through her closet in today's video, so I'm feeling like I need to do mine, too.
Yes! Devin needs to go through his clothes!!! 🤣
@@Lindsay_Lexus YAY! We made it :) Can't wait!
Me too!!!
Sorry Lindsay, I knew if anyone could do the KM method it would be you. I have far too many clothes - including work clothes but I haven't been in work since having my little boy. If the store was still open where I bought most of my expensive clothes I may be temped to discard them, but they no longer make these expensive workplace suits. KM method is not about making you throw away Devon's hoodies he gave you... but for you to appreciate them again and love them for having them. It's about collating the things you love or use (such as painting and decorating clothes.... even though I don't love them) and discarding those I hate wearing cos they feel too tight, don't like the material, I feel uncomfortable wearing them etc. Much respect to you. You did an awesome job. I'm so sorry I ticked the box... first. Inspirational. I must go through my casual everyday wear now like you have done. Thank you. Hoping Devon gets another 200 likes .... just so he can appreciate how 'free' it feels knowing that everything you take out of the wardrobe you will want to wear rather than putting things back again. xx
No worries at all Tara ♥️ it’s good to be challenged! I needed to try the KM method, but I wouldn’t have decided it on my own, so I needed the push!
It’s good to try new things ♥️♥️♥️
It was easier than I expected, and that’s why I didn’t get rid of the sweaters from Devin, just rehomed them so I could get the space in my closet back for things I actually want to wear :)
I told him we would get to 700 soon and he’s said “I don’t have anything to go through” and I was like “wanna bet?” 😂
When I went into my closet I didn’t think I’d have a lot to say goodbye to, and I still found 11 things. Which is substantial
I’ve done the MK Journey 3x!!!! Love it! It’s really life changing.
That’s so amazing!!! I bet your home feels so awesome!
She seems like the sweetest lady in the world ♥️
I need to try it again at some point :)
Konmari is nothing to be scared about when done as told by Mari Kondo. I konmaried all my stuff in january 2018 and never went back.
well done for getting rid of those 11 items..
Thanks! Every little bit helps :)
I got rid of so much other clothing, that now I can hang my pjs in the closet instead of putting them in a drawer or bin 😀
I probably should just hang my pjs up too :)
Hi Lindsay! If all else fails, borax usually saves me when it comes to odd smells!
You did good!
Thanks Debbie! ♥️♥️♥️
What are you working on this week?
You said it scared you but I think you did great for the first time! And look, you were able to make some hard , but necessary decisions on pieces of clothes that were taking room in your closet. I think you have a nice sense of style. :)
I just had never done it before, and new things scare me. But my decluttering muscles are growing :) so I was able to do it anyway :) despite the nerves
Great job! I couldn't help but think you need a work/paint tshirt... you kept pants and a sweatshirt but no tshirt. 🤣🥰
I definitely do, I think I had one in the wash actually.
There was one load of laundry in the washer while filming this video.
Can never stay perfectly on the laundry to keep all my clothes in the closet. 😂
😮💨😅🤣🥰
this video made me look at my closet and theres definitely 5 pieces im thinking about i just dont know if im ready.. they are all newer to me and i think maybe a couple were bought out of excitement and not consodering my actual style...
but as of this comment you are over half way on the likes to getting closet access!
Yeah Devins getting nervous 😂
if you put your hangers facing the other way...then where you wear them put them the way you have...and then in a year's time...you will know what you wore and what you didn't...
Thanks :) I may have to try that again. It helped me say goodbye to a bunch in the past
18 hours in and you've already got 527 likes 😁
Poor poor Devin, never even saw it coming :)
115 likes in the first hour isn't so bad!
Devins in trouble :) haha 😂
We're here for it!
Still watching your video but I wanted to throw out a suggestion!! I’ve been told that when you go through your closet like you are doing, to hang the clothes in backwards (as in the hanger hooks from the back instead of normal from the front). Then in 3-6 months when you go through your clothes again, you will know anything that has the hanger backwards you have not worn!! After you wear something you hang it back like normal. Just an idea
I love this tactic! I actually did this at the beginning of the year and it really helped me declutter so many things previously :)
Thanks Darsee! I think this works for every closet :) and should be utilized more ♥️
I know Dan is little bity kids sleep in their dad's old shirts maybe if it is something sentimental that could be a future use when he gets a bit bigger if you are keeping them anyhow.
I bet Dan would love to wear his dads sweatshirts when he’s older :) I’ll have to hold onto them for him.
He has to do his clothes now 😂👍
Trying to get him to do it tonight 😂😂
konmari stresses out at least the thought of trh komono section
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isn't that the whole house. 😜 I do love the vertical folding for clothes in drawers. I fold my kids clothes that way. easy to see their shirts.
That’s so awesome!!! :) I have yet to try her folding. I have folded dans clothes vertically before. But he goes into his drawers and messes them up. So I just feel better about throwing them in. Folding is more work than I’m willing to put in currently
It is so weird that you mentioned the smell of the item that you bought from Costco. I bought a really cute lands end summer dress from there and it has a really weird smell to it. I have tried every washing method and I even hung it outside for a week and it still smells and I decided I'm just putting it in the donation.
The pine sol trick worked wonders actually. I can’t explain what they smelled like before, but it’s much better now :)
Like number 651. It’s happening
I know!!! 😂😂😂😂
Try & see! I hang everything including pyjamas so much better to see it all together 🙌
Hanging is just better :)
I only use drawers for undergarments, and Dans clothes. But I don’t fold dans clothes, cuz it would feel overwhelming to me.
You look extra cute today. Miss seeing Dan
Thanks Kimmie :)
He will be in my videos here and there, I just get most of my filming done when he’s napping. But yes, Dan is such a cutie :)
704 woo hoo, see you & your clothes soon Devon.
Good job. Ps where is ur outfit from?? The black romper overall esp
I got it from a thrift store in my area :)
But it’s originally from Old Navy :) I love it :) and plan to use it for a swim suit cover as well! Multi functional ♥️
I’m not super familiar with the Marie Kondo method. I can see how it works well for clothes but what about other stuff that doesn’t spark joy? Like kitchen stuff, for example. My cheese grater doesn’t spark joy in me but I’ve still got to grate cheese. See what I mean? Does anyone know how this method gets around that?
Yeah I think it would be hard, there are things in my kitchen that definitely don’t spark joy… 😂 which is why I like to do the container method in the kitchen instead
If you decide not to keep the pants from Costco they have a great return policy🙂
They definitely do, I should look into that for sure :)
since the sweatshirts no longer fit how about making pillows or pillow covers form them?
Great idea!!!
Especially for doing it this fast after a miscarriage.
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Haha 700 likes…sounds like your husband is going through his closet 😉😆👍🏻
He says it won’t take very long, but I guess we’ll see 😂😂😂
Decluttering sounds like such a fun idea until you take your stuff out and axtuallt declutter it. I’ve been staring at my storage ottoman for weeks and I don’t want to do it lol
I totally get it…. Have you tried posting it on a buy nothing group? I feel like it helps to do that.
Or stick in on the side of the road with a sign that says free :)
@@Lindsay_Lexus I meant to declutter the items out of it lol but honestly I should stick a lot of my stuff in a free group 🙂
You’re going awesome! Just trying to get things gone is really hard… the pile in my basement is getting out of hand 😂😂😂
@@Lindsay_Lexus I totally understand lol my basement is also a problem area lol
I feel like if I did yeh kon Mari method I would be naked. 😂 I hate most of my clothes.
Haha 😂 since beginning my decluttering I’ve been realizing what I actually like to wear, so I’ve been keeping those things and finding more like them. I still feel like I have holes in my wardrobe though.
You have cute clothes.
Did you seriously call New Kids on the Block, the BackStreet Boys? 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ Hand that shirt over, now! 🤣
Haha 😂 Truly I didn’t even look at it until I put it on, I’ll explain don’t worry. 😂😂😂😂😂 I had it on for like an hour before I realized too. 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
I just saw the no mess declutter method by Cass from clutterbug. The only wy I will go through my clothes now
I need to watch her vid! :) I love Cass