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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
I loved this one even more then the first book! What a beautiful testament to a beautiful person who’s found her calling, and harnessed it to change the world ❤️
I listened to this as an audio book. At first I thought it was very repetitive and was just restating what was shared in the first book. Just before the halfway mark I noticed the expansion on the foundations discussed and how it applied to certain individuals. I also thought it was helpful to include that tidying could be done in a manner different from the book and still be life changing. The biggest revelation though came when is tarted to tidy as I listened to the book! That is what made it a 4 star review. BTW My draws are looking great-even the empty ones.
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I loved reading this book and am itching to get started. I’ll write a proper review once I’ve finished the process.
In this follow up to her first book "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up," Japanese organizing expert, Marie Kondo, goes into more detail of how to organize your home. While the first book is more about the theory and philosophy of her tidying method, this book shows you how to put it in practice with instructions for each section of the home with some illustrations. All with the ultimate goal of having a home that sparks joy.
I read Kondo's first book for book club a few years ago and I found some of her ideas and methods a little out there, but the book made many good points about taking care of your things and how staying organized can help with happiness. I put some of her methods into practice. I was inspired to pick up this next book after watching Kondo's Netflix series "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo." I found it interesting watching her method in action with clients. I was curious if this had any further insights. It has some good tips that I will put into practice like using small boxes to organize drawers. I also found some quotes that really made me think about my relationship with my things. For example, "Finish putting your things in order as soon as you can, so that you can spend the rest of your life surrounded by the people and things you love most." I really like this idea and it gave me some perspective on why it is good to go through and tidy your things. I really do feel better when my house and things are in order. Overall, this is a good follow up to her first book that helps put philosophy into action.
I read Kondo's first book for book club a few years ago and I found some of her ideas and methods a little out there, but the book made many good points about taking care of your things and how staying organized can help with happiness. I put some of her methods into practice. I was inspired to pick up this next book after watching Kondo's Netflix series "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo." I found it interesting watching her method in action with clients. I was curious if this had any further insights. It has some good tips that I will put into practice like using small boxes to organize drawers. I also found some quotes that really made me think about my relationship with my things. For example, "Finish putting your things in order as soon as you can, so that you can spend the rest of your life surrounded by the people and things you love most." I really like this idea and it gave me some perspective on why it is good to go through and tidy your things. I really do feel better when my house and things are in order. Overall, this is a good follow up to her first book that helps put philosophy into action.
If you loved The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, but weren't sure how to practically go about decluttering and organizing (and folding all your clothes Kondo style), or if you don't really care about the philosophy behind why she does things the way she does; Spark Joy is for you. Step-by-step illustrated details and chapters covering all parts of the average household. I especially enjoyed her storage tips and guidelines on how to properly fold clothes.
Marie Kondo has managed to popularize something as trivial (but necessary) as tidying. This book carries all the ingredients that make up a bestseller: it's full of motivating stories, tips and quite a lot of mysticism. She goes out of her way to bid farewell to the objects she discards and even goes as far as bringing some Japanese Zen traditions to her method (which I find a bit disrespectful). Nevertheless, the section with folding and tidying tips is worth it if you decide to embark on a tidying marathon.
If you enjoyed her method and have tried decluttering your house, definitely give minimalism a try. She's nowhere near minimalistic but it paves the way.
If you enjoyed her method and have tried decluttering your house, definitely give minimalism a try. She's nowhere near minimalistic but it paves the way.