<ol><li><b>Discarding by category comes first</b> (clothes first, then books, papers etc.)</li><li><b>Break a category into subcategories</b> (e.g. Tops: shirts, sweaters etc.)</li><li><b>Keep only those things that spark joy </b>(pick them one by one and decide if they stay or not)</li><li>After you've finished discarding, <b>organize your space thoroughly and completely</b> (store all items of the same type in the same place)</li><li><b>Do it all in one go </b>(tidy up in one shot, rather than little by little).</li></ol>

5-Step Decluttering Cheat Sheet

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<p><img src="https://www.sloww.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Sloww-KonMari-Method.jpg"><br> This is probably one of the shortest-but most useful-posts you'll find on the KonMari Method.</p>
<p>It's taken straight from the source, and you can also read a summary of Marie Kondo's book here:</p>
<p>This post is meant to be a quick reference guide or cheat sheet that you can bookmark and come back to without having to get lost in the details in other posts.</p>
<p>Happy tidying!</p>
<h2><strong>What is Marie Kondo's KonMari Method?</strong></h2>
<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1607747308/ref=as_li_ss_il?keywords=marie+kondo&amp;qid=1551335398&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=slowwco-20&amp;linkId=8ac8216cfc3628073afb6a2deaaa01c7&amp;language=en_US"><img src="https://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1607747308&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=slowwco-20&amp;language=en_US"></a><img src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=slowwco-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=1607747308">Here's how Marie Kondo describes the KonMari Method in her own words:</p>
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<p>Let me share with you the secret of success. Start by discarding. Then organize your space, thoroughly, completely, in one go. If you adopt this approach-the<strong> KonMari Method</strong> - you'll never revert to clutter again.</p>
<p>Remember: the <strong>KonMari Method</strong> I describe in this book is not a mere set of rules on how to sort, organize, and put things away. It is a guide to acquiring the right mindset for creating order and becoming a tidy person.</p>
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<p>Let's get right into it...</p>
<h3><strong>KonMari Method Checklist: 5-Step Decluttering Cheat Sheet</strong></h3>
<img src="https://www.sloww.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Sloww-Marie-Kondo-Steps-KonMari-Method-Cheat-Sheet.jpg"> <h4><strong>KonMari Method Step #1: Discarding by category comes first.</strong></h4>
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</p><ul>Categories (in order): Clothes first, then books, papers, <em>komono</em> (miscellany), and lastly, mementos.</ul>

<h4><strong>KonMari Method Step #2: Break a category into subcategories as necessary.</strong></h4>
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</p><ul>For instance, put all your clothing in piles on the floor in subcategories: 
<ul>
	<li>Tops (shirts, sweaters, etc)</li>
	<li>Bottoms (pants, skirts, etc)</li>
	<li>Clothes that should be hung (jackets, coats, suits, etc)</li>
	<li>Socks</li>
	<li>Underwear</li>
	<li>Bags (handbags, messenger bags, etc)</li>
	<li>Accessories (scarves, belts, hats, etc)</li>
	<li>Clothes for specific events (swimsuits, uniforms, etc)</li>
	<li>Shoes</li>
</ul>
</ul>

<h4><strong>KonMari Method Step #3: Keep only those things that spark joy.</strong></h4>
<p>
</p><ul>
	<li>If "spark joy" doesn't do it for you, Marie Kondo also uses these words to describe what you should keep: "inspire joy," "thrill of pleasure," "speak to your heart," "moves you," and "love."</li>
	<li>Pick things up one by one and decide if it stays. "Japanese word for healing is <em>te-ate</em>, which literally means 'to apply hands.'"</li>
</ul>

<h4><strong>KonMari Method Step #4: After you've finished discarding, organize your space thoroughly and completely.</strong></h4>
<p>
</p><ul>
	<li>In this step, you are just deciding where to put something or where to store it.</li>
	<li>"I have only two rules: store all items of the same type in the same place and don't scatter storage space."</li>
</ul>

<h4><strong>KonMari Method Step #5: Do it all in one go. </strong></h4>
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</p><ul>
	<li>"In Japanese, the term is <em>ikki ni</em>, or 'in one go.'"</li>
	<li>"Ultimate secret of success is this: If you tidy up in one shot, rather than little by little, you can dramatically change your mindset."</li>
</ul>

<strong>Here's a good video where Marie Kondo herself outlines the steps:</strong> <p>That's it! Sounds easy enough on paper, right? Have you tried Marie Kondo's KonMari Method? Please share your experience in the comments.</p>
<p>If you're ready to tackle physical clutter, you can see various decluttering methods and approaches here:</p>
<p>And, if you want to focus on digital clutter, check these out:</p>
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This is probably one of the shortest-but most useful-posts you'll find on the KonMari Method. It's taken straight from the source, and you can also read a summary of Marie Kondo's book here: This post is meant to be a quick reference guide or cheat sheet that you can bookmark and come back to without having to get lost in the details in other posts.

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