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Amiya Baratan

'Don’t Ask Yourself Whether it "Sparks Joy!"' — Try this New Mantra to Finally Help You Declutter for Good

A minimalist living room with no curtains.

Having seen several decluttering techniques come and go, one that's stood the test of time has been the KonMari method. And while we tip our hat to Marie Kondo and her clever tagline of keeping anything that 'sparks joy' we recognize that decluttering isn't one-size-fits-all.

Different techniques work for different people and our personal habits and ways of thinking play a huge role in the way we declutter. If you're sentimental like me, then you'll probably find that even the silliest of things spark joy in one way or another, so Marie Kondo's 6th rule might not be all that helpful, after all.

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