The KonMarie method

PollyWollyDoodle

I make porridge in the microwave, straight into the bowl I'm going to eat out of. No pot to wash up ....

Completely agree about the 'joy' thing, or rather the lack of it. Try not to ask yourself the usual questions (is this useful? When did I last wear it? Is it worth keeping?) and focus on how you feel about wearing it - but if you're not getting the spark, don't worry. Just carry on putting stuff in order, and gradually you'll begin to recognise which things you really, really want to keep and which ones you don't actually enjoy wearing. I'm still finding clothes which survived the first review, but which I now realise I don't enjoy wearing.

Susan1962

PollyWollyDoodle wrote: »

Completely agree about the 'joy' thing, or rather the lack of it. Try not to ask yourself the usual questions (is this useful? When did I last wear it? Is it worth keeping?) and focus on how you feel about wearing it - but if you're not getting the spark, don't worry. Just carry on putting stuff in order, and gradually you'll begin to recognise which things you really, really want to keep and which ones you don't actually enjoy wearing. I'm still finding clothes which survived the first review, but which I now realise I don't enjoy wearing.

Same here Polly! I've been through my things several times now and there's still the odd item cropping up which is Kondoed straight into the donation bag. Case in point - three pairs of shoes today. I found a "stash" of casual/deck shoes. Two pairs were almost identical. One is now gone. And I didn't expect it to be the one that did go as it was a pair of gorgeous red Kickers! But they were not in great condition and I would probably end up using them in the garden. Far better to let someone else enjoy them for a while before they're officially on the scrap heap LOL

catshark88

Mojisola wrote: »

I would keep them but move them away from the clothes that fit you now. How about wrapping them up like a parcel and keep them as a present to yourself for when you lose the weight? Something to look forward to that will bring you pleasure in the future.

What a brilliant idea! I love it! Thank you. :beer:

in_need_of_direction

This evening I kondoed a cracked red flowerpot half full of rusty nails that has been sitting at the side of my house for around two years. Why do I keep this stuff?

Mojisola

in_need_of_direction wrote: »

This evening I kondoed a cracked red flowerpot half full of rusty nails that has been sitting at the side of my house for around two years. Why do I keep this stuff?

"Just in case"!

greent

Hollyboll wrote: »

Even before my disappointing weekend I had realised little in the kitchen will bring me joy (it’s pretty functional for me) … so anyone got tips for decisions there? I read somewhere about ‘LOST or STOLEN’ – would I replace it? - which I like … duplicates / broken etc … any others???

Welcome Hollyboll. I use the 'would I pay a removal company to pack this up and move it' scenario for some things - ie: does it mean enough that I'd pay money to take it to a new house? Of more use for low value items to see just how attached to it I am


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Igamogam

All my fr**gle stuff now collected:) I have large bag to drop off at CS - its in boot ready just in case I get a chance to call in before weekend. I will be unexpectedly on my own for a few days this week - I can kondo sooooo much quicker when on my own:D. 10 weeks left of my declutter project.........dont feel on target at moment. RL getting in the way of building up any momentum but I am not getting disheartened - IT WILL HAPPEN!!

jinny

This thread is amazing. The support is very helpful to newbies made so welcome and encouraged. Wether just dipping toes in MK or feeling overwhelmed. I have finished my MK journey but love the posts still.
One thing has inspired me recently is Mavs post about her mums tree. When my mum passed away. I looked at her favourite shrub, lavender that grew profusely in her garden. I didn't want to dig it up in case it didn't survive. So I took a pic of it in full bloom. It has been in a picture file forgotten on my computermabob for years. I am not a very good photographer but this picture came out lovely quite blurry with a flower head in the foreground and quite arty by accident.
It has occurred to me to make a framed wall hanging or something . It will remind me of my mum. So thanks Mav for the inspiration.
I'm glad your tree is now thriving. Perhaps you could take a pic of a leaf or two and do something like that, so you have a nice reminder.

mrs-moneypenny

Morning all
Hope everyone is well
No kondoing for me today as i have another unexpected full day of paid stuff to do

GrannyKate

Jinny you could have the photo printed on a mouse mat if you use a computer and mouse.