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The life-changing magic of tidying up : the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing / Marie Kondo ; translated from the Japanese by Cathy Hirano.
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- ISBN: 1410484408 (hardcover : large print)
- ISBN: 9781410484406 (hardcover : large print)
- ISBN: 9781410484406 (hardcover ; large print)
- ISBN: 1410484408 (hardcover ; large print)
- Physical Description: 269 pages (large print) ; 23 cm.
- Edition: Large print edition.
- Publisher: Waterville, Maine : Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, 2015.
- Copyright: ©2014
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "This English translation by Cathy Hirano first published in Great Britain by Ebury Publishing, an imprint of Random House UK, London." Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Why can't I keep my house in order? -- Finish discarding first -- Tidying by category works like magic -- Storing your things to make your life shine -- The magic of tidying dramatically transforms your life. |
| Summary, etc.: | Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level, promising that if you properly simplify and organize your home once, you'll never have to do it again. Most methods advocate a room-by-room or little-by-little approach, which doom you to pick away at your piles of stuff forever. The KonMari Method, with its revolutionary category-by-category system, leads to lasting results. In fact, none of Kondo's clients have lapsed (and she still has a three-month waiting list). With detailed guidance for determining which items in your house "spark joy" (and which don't), this book featuring Tokyo's newest lifestyle phenomenon will help you clear your clutter and enjoy the unique magic of a tidy home -- and the calm, motivated mindset it can inspire. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| C.H. Booth Library - Newtown | LP 648 KONDO (Text) | 34014133733106 | Adult Large Type | Checked out | 04/30/2024 |
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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up : The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up : The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | p. 11 | |
| 1 | Why Can't I Keep My House In Order | p. 19 |
| You Can't Tidy If You've Never Learned How | p. 21 | |
| A Tidying Marathon Doesn't Cause Rebound | p. 23 | |
| Tidy a Little a Day and You'll Be Tidying Forever | p. 27 | |
| Why You Should Aim for Perfection | p. 30 | |
| The Moment You Start You Reset Your Life | p. 33 | |
| Storage Experts Are Hoarders | p. 35 | |
| Sort by Category, Not by Location | p. 38 | |
| Don't Change the Method to Suit Your Personality | p. 40 | |
| Make Tidying a Special Event, Not a Daily Chore | p. 43 | |
| 2 | Finish Discarding First | p. 49 |
| Start by Discarding, All at Once, Intensely and Completely | p. 51 | |
| Before You Start, Visualize Your Destination | p. 53 | |
| Selection Criterion: Does It Spark Joy? | p. 57 | |
| One Category at a Time | p. 61 | |
| Starting with Mementos Spells Certain Failure | p. 64 | |
| Don't Let Your Family See | p. 66 | |
| If You're Mad at Your Family Your Room May Be the Cause | p. 69 | |
| What You Don't Need3Your Family Doesn't Either | p. 75 | |
| Tidying Is a Dialogue with One's Self | p. 79 | |
| What to Do When You Can't Throw Something Away | p. 82 | |
| 3 | Tidying By Category Works Like Magic | p. 85 |
| Tidying Order: Follow the Correct Order of Categories | p. 87 | |
| Clothing: Place Every Item Of Clothing in the House on the Floor | p. 90 | |
| Loungewear: Downgrading to "Loungewear" Is Taboo | p. 93 | |
| Clothing Storage: Fold It Right and Solve Your Storage Problems | p. 95 | |
| How to Fold: The Best Way to Fold for Perfect Appearance | p. 99 | |
| Arranging Clothes: The Secret to Energizing Your Closet | p. 103 | |
| Storing Socks: Treat Your Socks and Stockings with Respect | p. 107 | |
| Seasonal Clothes: Eliminate the Need to Store Off-Season Clothes | p. 110 | |
| Storing Books: Put All Your Books on the Floor | p. 114 | |
| Unread Books: "Sometime" Means "Never" | p. 117 | |
| Books to Keep: Those That Belong in the Hall of Fame | p. 122 | |
| Sorting Papers: Rule of Thumb -Discard Everything | p. 125 | |
| All about Papers: How to Organize Troublesome Papers | p. 129 | |
| Komono (Miscellaneous Items): Keep Things Because You Love Them - Not "Just Because" | p. 136 | |
| Common Types of Komono: Disposables | p. 139 | |
| Small Change: Make "Into My Wallet" Your Motto | p. 145 | |
| Sentimental Items: Your Parentsà Home Is Not a Haven for Mementos | p. 147 | |
| Photos: Cherish Who You Are Now | p. 152 | |
| Astounding Stockpiles I Have Seen | p. 155 | |
| Reduce Until You Reach the Point Where Something Clicks | p. 158 | |
| Follow Your Intuition and All Will Be Well | p. 160 | |
| 4 | Storing Your Things To Make Your Life Shine | p. 163 |
| Designate a Place for Each Thing | p. 165 | |
| Discard First, Store Later | p. 169 | |
| Storage: Pursue Ultimate Simplicity | p. 171 | |
| Don't Scatter Storage Spaces | p. 175 | |
| Forget about "Flow Planning" and "Frequency of Use" | p. 178 | |
| Never Pile Things: Vertical Storage Is the Key | p. 182 | |
| No Need for Commercial Storage Items | p. 185 | |
| The Best Way to Store Bags Is in Another Bag | p. 189 | |
| Empty Your Bag Every Day | p. 193 | |
| Items That Usurp Floor Space Belong in the Closet | p. 195 | |
| Keep Things Out of the Bath and the Kitchen Sink | p. 197 | |
| Make the Top Shelf of the Bookcase Your Personal Shrine | p. 201 | |
| Decorate Your Closet with Your Secret Delights | p. 203 | |
| Unpack and De-Tag New Clothes Immediately | p. 204 | |
| Don't Underestimate the "Noise" of Written Information | p. 208 | |
| Appreciate Your Possessions and Gain Strong Allies | p. 211 | |
| 5 | The Magic Of Tidying Dramatically Transforms Your Life | p. 215 |
| Put Your House in Order and Discover What You Really Want to Do | p. 217 | |
| The Magic Effect of Tidying | p. 221 | |
| Gaining Confidence in Life Through the Magic of Tidying | p. 223 | |
| An Attachment to the Past or Anxiety about the Future | p. 226 | |
| Learning That You Can Do Without | p. 230 | |
| Do You Greet Your House? | p. 234 | |
| Your Possessions Want to Help You | p. 238 | |
| Your Living Space Affects Your Body | p. 241 | |
| Is It True That Tidying Increases Good Fortune? | p. 244 | |
| How to Identify What Is Truly Precious | p. 246 | |
| Being Surrounded by Things That Spark Joy Makes You Happy | p. 249 | |
| Your Real Life Begins after Putting Your House in Order | p. 252 | |
| Afterword | p. 255 | |
| Index | p. 257 | |
| About the author | p. 267 |
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