Tidying up doesn’t = minimalism

Part One

Decluttering and tidying don’t mean you have to become a minimalist. As a professional organizer, I’m not going to tell you what you should throw out or donate, and I certainly won’t judge what you have and what you decide to keep. I will, however, ask you questions to help you along the way. 

One of the many aspects I love about the KonMari Method is that it allows you to look at everything you have by category. For example, in the clothing category, you pull out all your clothes from every drawer, hanger, hamper —every single piece of clothing. You may be surprised by how much you have (hello, five black tank tops) and how much you don’t wear (only one of the five tank tops). You’ll probably find something you forgot about. You may still have tags on some items (you spent too much or got a stellar deal, so you can’t get rid of it).

While everyone can learn how to fold clothes so they all fit neatly in their dresser drawers and other ways to maximize space, joy-checking is very individual. Some people find they want more of a minimalist lifestyle as they let go of many items, and others want to showcase a collection that brings them joy, whether it’s snowglobes, action figures, or treasures from around the world. The purpose of tidying up is to discover what brings you joy and surround yourself with only the things you love. That extends to people, activities, and even the work you do.

A collection of clocks sparks joy for the collector.

In my tidying journey, I have found that I am now more thoughtful about what I want to bring into my home. I ask myself if the item sparks joy. How does it make me feel? I am certainly not a minimalist, but I like to think of myself as a curator of my life and home.

If you’re ready to surround yourself with only the things you love, set up a free discovery call with me!