{"id":20702,"date":"2019-01-30T15:16:01","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T14:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zenkit.com\/?p=20702"},"modified":"2023-07-17T12:00:38","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T10:00:38","slug":"8-tips-on-tidying-up-your-online-presence-marie-kondo-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zenkit.com\/en\/blog\/8-tips-on-tidying-up-your-online-presence-marie-kondo-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Tidy Up Your Online Presence Marie Kondo Style"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you’ve noticed that the people around you are suddenly obsessed with folding their shirts a certain way or are thanking their items before discarding them, then they’ve probably caught on to the latest cultural craze: Marie Kondo and her life-changing magic of tidying up<\/em>.<\/p>\n

While the importance of keeping things well-kept and organized has been ingrained in us since an early age, what Kondo has done has acquainted the world with how much pleasure tidying up can bring. Her objective is to show you how to declutter your home so that it becomes a place of perpetual joy.<\/p>\n

In this article, we’ll take a look at what’s behind the magic of tidying up and how it can be applied to your digital presence.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Image by Norbert Levajsics<\/a> via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Who Is Marie Kondo?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Marie Kondo<\/span><\/a> is a Japanese organizing consultant, star of the Netflix series “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo”, and author of several self-help books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller, \u201cThe Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

Listed as one of Time’s<\/a> “100 most influential people” in 2015, Kondo is renowned for her<\/span>\u00a0particular system of tidying up, decluttering, and organizing known as the KonMari Method<\/span>\u2122.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Is the KonMari Method\u2122?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cThe best way to find out what we really need is to get rid of what we don\u2019t.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Kondo\u2019s technique of organizing advocates cutting down on excess and filling your home only with items that truly mean something to you.<\/span> Described as a state of mind and a way of life, the <\/span>KonMari Method<\/span><\/a>\u2122<\/span> encourages you to treasure possessions that \u201cspark joy\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

The six canons of the <\/span>KonMari Method<\/span>\u2122 are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Commit yourself to tidying up<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Imagine your ideal life<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Finish letting go first<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Tidy by category, not location<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Follow the right order<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Ask yourself if it sparks joy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Although known to be a rigorous method, Kondo\u2019s way of tidying up has amassed a host of fans and followers due to its emphasis on being \u201cmindful, introspective, and optimistic\u201d. She encourages you to find value in your belongings and to focus on the things you want to keep rather than the ones you want to throw away.<\/span><\/p>\n

    As part of her philosophy, Kondo asks that you thank your items that no longer spark joy before getting rid of them. Doing so will reveal how the item contributed to your life, that you’re grateful for it, and are ready to say goodbye.<\/span><\/p>\n

    A common cause of clutter<\/a> is our inability to relinquish possessions due to the memory they hold. Following Kondo\u2019s tidying-up method enables you to reflect and acknowledge the significance your items had in your life, making it easier to let them go.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    The Significance of Tidying Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Tidying up isn’t everyone’s favourite thing to do. <\/span>Kondo\u2019s concept of only holding onto the things that spark joy demonstrates a fresh approach to cleaning and organizing. It provides a guideline on how you should separate items by determining<\/span>\u00a0which still play an integral role in your everyday life and which are simply taking up space.<\/p>\n

    Keeping your space well-ordered and clutter-free is important for your performance and mental health. A study conducted by the <\/span>Princeton University Neuroscience Institute<\/span><\/a> found that the more clutter you have in your environment, the more it limits your ability to focus. <\/span><\/p>\n

    It also highlighted how your ability to process information declines when in an untidy area due to the fact that the clutter competes for your attention.\u00a0<\/span>As mentioned in her book, Kondo explains how visible mess can \u201cdistract us\u201d and that decluttering is a great solution to obtaining clarity and focus.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    How to Tackle a Digital Declutter<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Just like a disorderly home or a messy office, an untidy digital presence can also have an impact on your everyday behaviour and productivity. Think about it, is there anything worse than having to spend more time than necessary rummaging through your folders to find a particular image?<\/span><\/p>\n

    Having your files organized for accessibility is just one benefit that a digital declutter can bring. It can also free up storage space, reduce your chances of receiving spam, and help strengthen privacy.<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n