Summary: <p>Spark Joy co-hosts and KonMari Consultants, Karin and Kristyn, talk KonMari basics.</p> <p>In this episode, Spark Joy co-hosts take a look at KonMari basics and share their experiences as KonMari Consultants. </p> <p>The history of the KonMari Method along with basic concepts of KonMari organization are covered. </p> <p>Marie Kondo developed this organization methodology based on her experience as a professional organizer in Japan. She found that tidying could be completed thoroughly and that relapse could be avoided by following a particular order and focusing on whether an item sparks joy. </p> <p>Spark Joy wants to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com, email us at <a href="mailto:contact@sparkjoypodcast.com" rel="nofollow">contact@sparkjoypodcast.com</a> to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. Join us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter via @sparkjoypodcast.</p> <p><b>In this episode, you’ll enjoy:</b></p> <ul> <li><p>Learning how Marie Kondo created the KonMari Method, as found in her first book, <a href="http://amzn.to/2eZBXlW%20" target="_blank"><i>The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up</i></a></p></li> <li><p>Interesting facts about Marie and the beginnings of the KonMari Method</p></li> <li><p>How Marie’s childhood factored into her role as a future organizer:<br> <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3382776/Marie-Kondo-reveals-nervous-breakdown-teen-led-spark-joy-method.html" target="_blank"> Marie Kondo Remembers</a></p></li> <li><p>How the KonMari mission to “organize the world” has expanded into a worldwide the training program to certify <a href="https://konmari.com/consultants/" target="_blank">KonMari Consultants</a></p></li> <li> <p>Fundamental Concepts of KonMari:</p> <ul> <li>Tidying by category instead of location <ul> <li>Clothing </li> <li>Books</li> <li>Paper</li> <li>Komono (miscellaneous items)</li> <li>Sentimental </li> </ul> </li> <li>Sparking Joy</li> <li>Once and Forever Event</li> <li>The Power of the Pile</li> <li>The Folding Method</li> </ul> </li> <li><p>How Konmari can impact other areas of your life such as your health, finances, and maybe even your love life!</p></li> </ul> <p><b>Gems:</b><br> “You don’t have to get rid of everything that doesn’t make your heart swoon.”</p> <p>“It’s important to pull everything from everywhere.”</p> <p>“Transferring love respect and gratitude through the palms of your hands.”</p> <p><a href="http://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/" target="_blank"><i>Spark Joy </i></a> the podcast is not endorsed by or affiliated with KonMari Media, Inc. The opinions expressed on this episode represent the views of the co-hosts and guests alone, and do not represent the corporate position of KonMari Media, Inc or the KonMari consultant community.</p>
