Woohoo! Enjoy, Stacey! 🙂

~Abby =)

Yes i too consider you to be a success. Even in the book she says that it is okay if things get messy during life. I have just finished reading the books and am waiting till I move, in 9 days to apply her method! I am so excited!!

I think a lot of it depends on your personality and how your brain works too. I like to do everything all at one time because I like the more “instant gratification” of it, and I feel like if I just do a little bit here and there it’s hanging over my head all the time. But some people get overwhelmed by the thought of doing it all at once, so for them, the little by little strategy is the way to go. I always think that the “right” strategy is the one that you’ll stick to, so if you find something that works for you, do that! 🙂

~Abby =)

Hi, Sheryn! I think you are doing it perfectly! It’s all about using the pieces that work for you and not worrying about the rest! As far as color coding goes, that is more of a personal preference thing. Some people swear by it. I will do it sometimes for fun, but I don’t strictly adhere to it. I don’t find that it makes that big of a difference in helping me find the article I’m looking for. I care more about organizing by type, so all long sleeved shirts together, all short sleeved shirts together, all jeans together, etc. But if it makes you happy and helps you keep things organized, definitely feel free to color code all the things!! 🙂

~Abby =)

Lollll … you nailed it… ! Two completely different scenarios…. with 4 adults ( we, mil and bil) and 4 kids, I struggle to keep everything tidy. But over the years have managed to tackle it a lot better than before. Her book is for couples or singles and now I wonder how can a full household be compared to the one with no kids ?? How much easier it would be to organize declutter pjrge, clean up etc … yes the true test is when you throw in a mix of kids , and more ppl in the household …

I like the spark joy concept but I am keeping some old, large, comfy clothes because they feel good on if I am staying around the house and want a couch potato day or a cleaning day. I don’t ever really dress up. It is not me. So, I am looking at spark joy as how I feel when I wear it, comfy or not. I am 72 and on a strict budget. Cant buy much new things. Getting rid of stuff has helped me decide what to keep and what not to buy. I feel like I would like more info of organizing the clothes. Like putting like colors together or not? Too anal retentive?.

I am listening to Spark Joy and she clears up that untidiness from daily living that can easily be put back where it belongs is not a relapse, it is just life. It is the fact you don’t bring things that do not spark joy or collect unuseful items in your home, thus rendering it a constantly cluttered mess where things have no homes that is an issue. She still claims to have had no clients who have followed her method 100 percent actually relapse into a lifestyle of clutter everywhere all the time. She also mentions that talking to your slip or socks might seem silly, but it helps her…I still don’t quite get that one, though saying thank you to the person who passed on who gave me an item has helped a time or two, just to cement the memory. I find the books useful, and calming, and motivational, but also cannot manage the perfect folding of socks or not hanging my shirts. We Americans have more closet space and different habits, and I don’t think adjusting for cultural differences is a bad thing if you get the heart of the matter which is to rid yourself of weight and unneeded detritus of your past life and keep only what helps you and yours function well and, well, joyful. More time for people, less time for stuff.

Yay! Glad you love it as much as I do. It’s been a complete game changer in our house! Hope you have a wonderful week, Ronda! <3

~Abby =)

We love talking to our socks and belongings too! I have a 13yo daughter and she’s taken to Kon Mari her room and playroom and loves this way of life! She’s read Marie’s book twice. We found most of our belongings didn’t spark joy rather held past emotions and dreams that have passed, and that it was time to let go…:) We both feel much better and more present to The now.