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Published: Oct. 24, 2017, 4:30 p.m.

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Karin and Kristyn discuss how organizing by category can help you keep your home organized and prevent a return to clutter.

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In this episode, we begin by sharing what is sparking joy for us today. We discuss the work of Mel Robbins, of The Five Second Rule fame, along with some aspirational travel goals!

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We take a look Marie Kondo\\u2019s famous quote, \\u201cTidying by location is a fatal mistake.\\u201d What it means and how it guides the practice of KonMari. We talk about the concept in practical terms, with some real life experiences sprinkled throughout, so that you can apply the concept to your own Tidying Festival.

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We also answer a great question from a Spark Joy listener about how to apply KonMari principles to the ongoing struggle of paper management in a busy family.

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Spark Joy wants to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at \\u202fwww.sparkjoypodcast.com, email us at \\u202fcontact@sparkjoypodcast.com\\u202fto leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week\\u2019s show. Join us on Facebook or on Twitter at @sparkjoypodcast.

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In this episode, you\\u2019ll enjoy:
\\n\\u2022 Learning about the Mel Robbin\\u2019s course that Kristyn is enrolled in and it\\u2019s ground breaking, action focused plan for success: The Power of You

\\nMel Robbins first came on the scene with this TED talk on the Five Second Rule: The Five Second Rule

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\\u2022 Hear about Karin\\u2019s holiday wish for a yoga retreat in Thailand. Here is one of the retreats she is considering: Absolute Sanctuary
\\n And here is a good resource for doing yoga retreat research: Yoga Journal

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\\u2022 We review the KonMari categories we described in Spark Joy Podcast, Episode 1 | KonMari 101

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\\u2022 Why processing each clutter category, completely and in order, is critical to long-term success

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\\u2022 As a review, here are the categories:

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• Clothing
  
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• Books
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• Paper
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• Komono (miscellaneous items)
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• Sentimental
  
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\\u2022 Hear more about why the Clothing Category is the first category and how it builds your ability to determine what sparks joy

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\\u2022 Learning how coming to terms with the amount of things you own will help you hone your decision making process

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\\u2022 Why revisiting your vision statement is a helpful next step when you are struggling with a particular category. We discussed this in Spark Joy Podcast, Episode 4 | The KonMari Lifestyle

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\\u2022 Discover tips on how to deal with paper clutter:

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• Stop paper at the source
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• Use available tools to keep it from coming into your home in the first place
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• Use flat surfaces for activities and not for storage
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• Rethink your self-talk about time: manage your priorities and expectations
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Gems:
\\n\\u201cWhen items are dispersed throughout the home, you can never fully grasp the overall volume and get discouraged before finishing.\\u201d

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\\u201cWhat does my clutter say about me?\\u201d

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\\u201cBuying more organizational tools such as file folders is not always the best solution.\\u201d

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\\u201cFlat surfaces are for activity not for storage.\\u201d

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You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home
\\nYou can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

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