During the first week of January this year, our family watched the Marie Kondo series that was featured on Netflix.

We are not hoarders, we do not have collections of anything, and I dissuade family members from buying all unnecessary items. Despite all that, we still have a lot of things that we need to sell or donate. The more we organize, the more we can see what we have and avoid duplicate purchases. The extra space really does reduce stress and increases the natural flow of energy in our home.

I did read the book before watching the series. However, I found the series interesting because it showed how her system was implemented in the homes of families in the United States.

The three main concepts that I like are the following:

1) Placing all your clothes on the bed

It’s so important to see how much clothes you have. When you go through that pile, you realize that it is a task that you never want to do it again. In my case, it allows one us to reflect on how much hard-earned dollars were spent on clothes.

2) Being grateful

Every item that leaves your home must be thanked. This gratitude is so important as we appreciate items that have accompanied us during a period of our lives.

3) Folding things very small

I love to fold so that wasn’t a problem; however, to fold like Marie Kondo, that another level. Once I implemented that folding style in my son’s draw, it was a game-changer I was able to see the amount of clothes he has, and his clothes took half the space that it did before – a double win.

If you are someone that keeps a lot of things and would like to get rid of stuff I recommend that you start today. The only difference with her method on Netflix and how I’m implementing this in my home is that the things that can be sold will be put up for sale instead of donating them.

RT family, have any of you implemented Marie Kondo’s or another organizing style in your home? What are your lessons learned? Share with us below.