Summary: <p>Today we walk through how we process and joy check paper using the KonMari Method and also how to stop paper that doesn’t spark joy from crowding your mailbox. </p> <p>Are you terrified of the paper in your home?</p> <p>Marie Kondo is known for her progressive stance on paper. As quoted from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing-ebook/dp/B00KK0PICK" target="_blank"><i> The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up </i></a>:<br> “My basic principle for sorting papers is to throw them all away.” </p> <p>We understand that this may be uncomfortable for most people and, as always, we aren’t here to insist that you live a paper free life. But we definitely believe you can live a much more joyful life with a lot less paper. </p> <p>In this episode we discuss the Paper Category, which is the third category within the KonaMari Method.</p> <p>If you're just getting started with KonMari or need a refresher, we recommend you head over to <a href="http://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-1-konmari-101" target="_blank"><i>Episode 1: KonMari 101</i></a> prior to listening to this episode.</p> <p>We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at <a href="http://www.sparkjoypodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.sparkjoypodcast.com</a> and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show.</p> <p>While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast.</p> <p><b>In this episode, you’ll enjoy:</b></p> <p><i>Joy Checks:</i><br> Karin- I’m upgrading my medicine supply cabinet with some pretty new containers - A tidy home style upgrade!<br> Kristyn- I was featured on the <a href="https://www.choosefi.com/081r-fear-of-letting-go/" target="_blank">ChooseFI podcast</a> where I got to discuss my path to Financial Independence and its overlap with tidying. </p> <ul> <li><p>Here are a couple of upcoming Netflix series to look forward to:<br> <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80209379" target="_blank"><i>Tidying Up with Marie Kondo</i></a><br> <a href="https://www.playingwithfire.co" target="_blank"><i>Playing with Fire</i></a></p></li> <li><p>News about the <a href="https://konmari.com/products/app/" target="_blank"> KonMari App</a> </p></li> <li><p>Hear listener Sharon’s email question about the paper category, which inspired today’s show.</p></li> <li><p>Review our episode on the importance of tidying by category:<br> <a href="http://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-9-tidying-by-location-is-a-fatal-mistake-v2" target="_blank"><i>Episode 9: Tidying by Location is a Fatal Mistake</i></a></p></li> <li><p>Learn about Delete, Delegate, Diminish, Defer: <br> <a href="http://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-16-stress-free-holiday-joy-with-amanda-jefferson" target="_blank"><i>Episode 16: Stress Free Holiday Joy with Amanda Jefferson</i></a></p></li> <li><p>Find all the manuals you’ll ever need: <br> <a href="http://www.manualsonline.com" target="_blank"><i>Manuals Online</i></a></p></li> <li><p>Review our discussion on keeping paper and other clutter categories under control for the long-term: <a href="http://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-41-how-to-maintain-a-tidy-home-post-konmari" target="_blank"><i>Episode 41: How to maintain a Tidy Home Post Konmari </i></a></p></li> <li><p>Learn about shredding services:<br> <a href="https://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/products/copy-and-print/160509/54368/index.html" target="_blank"><i>Shredding Services at Staples</i></a><br> <a href="https://www.officedepot.com/cm/print-and-copy/shredding" target="_blank"><i>Shredding Services at Office Depot</i></a><br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=id+roller+guard+stamp&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=153647674555&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4140046609611086930&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9067609&hvtargid=kwd-53580874483&ref=pd_sl_59m8gqclj9_b" target="_blank"><i>Identity Theft Protection Stamps</i></a></p></li> <li><p>Kristyn's favorite paper storage solution:<br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MK4TPK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Locking File Chest</a></p></li> <li><p>Learn about scanning options: <br> <a href="https://www.camcard.com" target="_blank"><i>Cam Card</i></a><br> <a href="https://www.camscanner.com/mobile/camcard?language%E2%80%9Ctarget="><i>Cam Scanner</i></a><br> <a href="https://www.artkiveapp.com" target="_blank"><i>Artkive App</i></a><br> <a href="https://www.google.com/drive/" target="_blank"><i>Google Drive</i></a><br> <a href="https://evernote.com" target="_blank"><i>Evernote</i></a><br> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/" target="_blank"><i>DropBox</i></a></p></li> <li><p>How to get off mailing lists:<br> <a href="https://www.catalogchoice.org" target="_blank"><i>Catalog Choice</i></a><br> <a href="https://www.DMAChoice.org" target="_blank"><i>DMA Choice</i></a><br> Hear about DMA choice on: <a href="http://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-8-make-bold-moves-with-the-traveling-organizer" target="_blank"><i>Episode 8: Make Bold Moves with The Traveling Organizer Holly Southerland</i></a><br> <a href="https://www.OptOutPrescreen.com" target="_blank"><i>Opt Out Prescreen</i></a><br> <a href="https://www.paperkarma.com" target="_blank"><i>PaperKarma App</i></a></p></li> </ul> <p><b>Gems:</b><br> “My basic principle for sorting papers is to throw them all away.” </p> <p>"Paper is really not that scary and completing the category has the potential to free up so much space in your mind and home."</p> <p>"When thinking about the paper you have stored now, how often have you needed to get something out of your paper storage?"</p> <p>"What necessary documents do you have that are available in another format?"</p> <p>"Keep paper where you will use it."</p> <p>"I have an amount of paper that I’ve deemed reasonable to the point where I can sift through it easily, so it doesn’t require a lot of micro-organizing and labels, and again, additional attention."</p> <p>"My square footage is valuable and I don’t want to waste precious activity space on something that has a limited amount of joy like the paper I’m required to keep."</p> <p>" We promise you’ll be amazed by how little paper you actually need in your life."</p> <p>You can find Karin Socci at <a href="https://www.theserenehome.com/"><i>The Serene Home</i></a> <br> You can find Kristyn Ivey at <a href="https://www.fortheloveoftidy.com/"><i>For the Love of Tidy</i></a></p>
