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What is the KonMari Method®?

2/1/2023

"The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life."
-The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Marie Kondo
Japanese organizer, author of "Joy at Work" & "Spark Joy", and & star of "Tidying Up" on Netflix

Marie Kondo's method is based on the philosophy that we, as a society, own more things than we want or need, often accumulated over many years. Scientific research shows that clutter causes us both mental and physical stress.

Clark, M. (2018). How decluttering your space could make you healthier and happier. [online] Mayo Clinic.

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Happy New Year! It's a great time to get organized!

1/1/2022

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy New Year!

This is a great time of year to get things in order:
-your priorities and goals
-your mental space and focus
-your physical clutter

Don't get overwhelmed. Just choose one thing to focus on. Here are some tips to help you get started!

Mental Organizing:

What is your focus for this year? Have you considered choosing a word instead of New Year's Resolutions? It's a positive spin to help you stay centered on what is most important to you at this particular moment in time. Here are some ideas: hope, independence, play, balance, adventure, organizing, etc.

If you are interested in trying this out, check out this link for more information and ideas: Choosing a New Year's Word of the Year.

Get Organized for Exams (and Home Improvement Projects!)

12/1/2021

It is exam season! If you've got semester exams coming up, now is the time to be preparing and studying. While many people choose to procrastinate, taking a bit of time to plan out how, when, and what to study can go a long way to being prepared!

This same process can be used for your home improvement projects! So, even if you're not taking exams, read on! I'll take you step-by-step in how to divide up your time and project into smaller tasks to make it easy to tackle.

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1. Start with the end goal:
What is the date of the exam? What is your home improvement project finish date?

2. Make a list of tasks:
Come up with a list of tasks needed to accomplish your goal. For exams, write a list of units or topics covered on the exam. Then make note of your study tools. For example, did the teacher provide a review sheet? Can you use the unit tests and quizzes to study? Can you use your study guides from each unit to prepare?

Choosing a New Year's 'Word of the Year'

12/31/2020

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Years ago, I heard about this idea for choosing a word for the year instead of making New Year’s Resolutions. As someone who thrives in environments with clear rules and boundaries, I always made goals for the year. However, I also felt frustrated... I found myself making the same resolutions each year and also never quite living up to them. It felt like I was in a never ending state of being “not good enough” and asking myself “Why can’t I succeed at this?”

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What is the KonMari Method®?

Happy New Year! It's a great time to get organized!

Get Organized for Exams (and Home Improvement Projects!)

Choosing a New Year's 'Word of the Year'

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