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Co-hosts Kristyn and Karin explore how disorganized environments contribute to stress and anxiety AND how stress and anxiety contribute to disorganization.
\\n\\nKonMari is designed to confront some of the causes of organizational stress by working toward a home and work place that is intentional and supportive of your best life going forward.
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\\n\\nJoy Checks
\\n -Karin is excited about concluding her backpack search with a couple of awesome finds. Here\\u2019s the day pack: KAVU Rope Sling Bags
\\nand here\\u2019s her travel back pack: Raf Simons and EastPak Collab
-Turns out Kristyn loves backpacks also! Her favorite backpack is from Topdrawer
\\n\\n-Sparking Joy for Kristyn: Her No Buy, No Spend strategy with toiletries.
\\nShe is evaluating her products, using up what doesn\\u2019t Spark Joy, and then buying exactly what works best for her.
-Caution! KonMari is not a substitute for professional help. Here are resources if you are suffering from symptoms of anxiety. Help is available! Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) and National Alliance on Mental Illness: Anxiety Disorders
\\n\\nIn this episode, you\\u2019ll enjoy:
\\n\\n-Learning the difference between stress and anxiety
\\n\\n-Some of the signs of stress related to disorganization
\\n\\n-What Karin\\u2019s days were like before KonMari
\\n\\n-What Kristyn\\u2019s days were like before KonMari
\\n\\n-The book that defined "drift" for Kristyn: Design Your Future: 3 Simple Steps to Stop Drifting and Take Command of Your Life by Dominick Quartuccio
\\n\\n-The emotional consequences of being disorganized
\\n\\n-Look back at Ep 5 | How to Visualize Your Ideal Lifestyle and Living Environment
\\n\\n-Send your stress reduction strategies to us via @sparkjoy_podcast on Instagram
\\n\\nGems:
\\n\\nYou can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home
\\nYou can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy