Kondo Marie: More “Magic in Order” in her new book

Knowing how to organize and declutter has only one name: Kondo Marie. Also known as KonMari, she is a renowned cleaning expert who helps people around the world transform their cluttered homes into spaces of serenity and inspiration.

The author of ‌”The Magic of Order” spearheads the idea of keeping only things that ” awaken joy “, thus inspiring millions of people to order their belongings.

In a new book ” The Kurashi Method ” is inspired by the Japanese concept of kurashi , which translates as ” form or lifestyle” or that “transmits the comfort and serenity of the day-to-day routine”asit goes beyond just tidying up your workspace, office or home. In his book he talks about how the art of ordering can give a better balance to your ideal “kurashi” or “way of life”.

Our lifestyle is not defined by the space we live in or operate in, but is defined by what we do. That is, our lifestyle is shaped by our daily habits, actions and behaviors, not by our physical spaces.

Realizing that your ideal lifestyle does not depend on a specific space, gives you more freedom to create the “lifestyle” you want.

On the other hand, he mentions that “each room can offer an experience that promotes your ideal lifestyle” By this he means that in general we tend to associate a space with a specific task, for example, like cooking in the kitchen, working in the office. However, Kondo Marie tells us that each room is an opportunity to create new and different experiences.

For example, the entrance of your house is the place where you welcome your guests or it is even the first thing you see when you return home. Analyze how you feel in this place and if you think that it does not “awaken joy” in you, try how to make it more welcoming since “The entrance to your home is like the door of a sanctuary” And so you should do with each of the spaces In your home.

You must visualize your perfect home, one room at a time. Doing this will help you give your belongings a dedicated and optimal place and more easily get rid of things that no longer ” spark joy.”

That your space where you live is organized makes your mind also organized.

Another thing he recommends is that you create the habit of cleaning every day, it doesn’t matter if it’s just your desk or a drawer of clothes or if it’s a whole room, you decide! Even if it is only a little in your mind, the fact that you have cleaned and you have given your space the attention that it needs and that will make you feel satisfied with yourself will remain.

This way of thinking goes hand in hand with the Japanese term Kaizen which implies making change for the better or making continuous improvements . It is a Japanese business philosophy that refers to processes that continuously improve operations and involves all employees, including managers. And the result of a good Kaizen is the improvement in productivity as a gradual and methodical process.