How can you tell if something Sparks Joy ? Read on for some of my top tips included in this article.
What Does ‘Sparking Joy’ Mean? Marie Kondo’s Method Explained
Here is an extract from my contribution:
“The spark you feel when choosing your favorite sweater, dress or coat that you always look and feel your best in, is different from choosing your battered yet totally dependable, much used and loved Le Creuset pot.
Something can spark joy because of what it allows you to do – say a laptop that earns you a living, a screwdriver that helps you fix things and so on.
Don’t overthink it and keep in mind there isn’t a right or wrong way to learn, just keep on practicing. Think about how something makes you feel. You could also ask yourself further questions to help you before it’s instinctive.
When did you last wear it? Does it fit well and is it comfortable? Can you wear it without giving it a further thought or are you constantly adjusting it? Is it easy to get dressed wearing this? How many do you have of this? Would you buy it again?”
What Do I Do If Something Doesn’t Spark Joy?
If an item doesn’t spark joy for you, then according to the KonMari method® it’s time to say goodbye.
When you do this, you must thank or express gratitude to the items you won’t be keeping.
If you struggle with decluttering, doing this can help bring some closure.
“It’s just a small moment to show gratitude for having enough, for something that has ‘given good service’, for something that has taught me not to buy on impulse or on sale.”
Watch the Netflix series Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo.
THE JOY EFFECT (L to R) MARIE KONDO in episode 101 of THE JOY EFFECT Cr. ADAM ROSE/NETFLIX © 2021
