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<\/h2>\n\n\n\nQ: Why the KonMari Approach?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Helen’s Answer: <\/strong>Because it changed the way I view everything! It taught me a much more positive way of looking at my life, at my belongings and about how I want to spend my time. For too many, decluttering feels like an unachievable goal. A process of perpetually tidying up. That\u2019s not the case with KonMari. As a consultant, I help my clients systematically go through all their items and help them get rid of whatever items don\u2019t bring joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n KonMari is about defining your ideal lifestyle and then realistically achieving that ideal. It teaches us how to make all our decisions from one perspective: What brings me joy? It\u2019s not just about having a tidy home. Certainly, a tidy home is a benefit, but it\u2019s not the ultimate goal. The ultimate goal is to live surrounded by joy and create time and space to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Helen’s Answer: <\/strong>Our home and our environment affect every aspect of our lives. We all have a physical reaction to clutter and it\u2019s not usually a good one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When our space is organized, we don\u2019t have to spend time tidying up and this lets us devote time and energy to our passions. Then, you can truly live your ideal lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Helen’s Answer: <\/strong>I\u2019m the personal trainer of tidiness. By helping my clients organize through a very specific process, I help them overcome their own stumbling blocks. Quite often, we don\u2019t realize how difficult the process of decluttering can be. Just like a new exercise routine, we either take on too much, too soon, or we feel discouraged. Quite often it\u2019s because we see the process as one big project. It\u2019s not. I help my clients see that by breaking down the process into specific categories, their ultimate goal\u2014a joyful life\u2014is achievable. My job: To help each client stay motivated and to complete each step in this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Helen’s Answer: <\/strong>We need to rethink how we declutter. Rather than organize room to room, we need to declutter by category. When we only tackle our clothes or only our electronics we begin to realize how much stuff we are keeping that we just don\u2019t need or want. Neglect this step and we end up shuffling our clutter from one room to another. To declutter my living room, I\u2019ll move everything I\u2019m uncertain about to the dining room and, eventually, the kitchen and then back to the living room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Through the KonMari process, we really get to see how much stuff we accumulate in each category. It\u2019s not about finding the right decluttering solution, but the cause of the problem. There\u2019s no point in going out and buying the latest organizing solution or the next fancy box if we don\u2019t even know what we are storing. Rather than asking ourselves if we need something, we need to ask: Does this bring me joy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Helen’s Answer: \u00a0<\/strong>Truthfully, just about everyone who goes through this process is shocked to see the big mound of stuff. Many begin to wonder, \u201cHow do I have this much clothing and yet nothing to wear?\u201d You realize how much stuff you held onto that really didn\u2019t bring you joy, that didn\u2019t motivate you, that didn\u2019t fit into your ideal lifestyle. That\u2019s where I come in, I can remind people that by dedicating time and energy to the process, you can finally declutter once and for all. Imagine: Getting organized just one time and then never having to think about it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out Calgary\u2019s only KonMari Method certified organizational and tidying expert Helen Youn on the Urban Barn Main Stage on Friday, September 22 at 3 p.m. and Sunday, September 24 at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\nQ: Is There a Connection Between an Organized Space and a Serene Mind?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Q: How Do You Work With Clients to Help Them Overcome Obstacles?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Q: What Are Some of the Sticking Points for Today\u2019s Homeowners When it Comes to Organizing and Decluttering?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Q: You Are Scheduled as a Guest Speaker at the 2017 Calgary Fall Home Show, What Insight Will You Be Giving Show Attendees?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n