Marie Kondo is an organizing consultant whose revolutionary Konmari method has changed the way people organize their homes. After the release of her book "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" and the Netflix show "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo," people can't get enough of her.
With her no-frills, down-to-earth ideas, Marie aims to teach people about organizing their lives as well as their homes; the same tactics can be used for finance, work and even relationships. If you go through her tips and place them in your life, you can even ensure a healthy love life. Here, we will discuss how you can apply Marie Kondo's tidying up tips to dating.
1. Commit to the process
Marie Kondo says that tidying up isn't a process that you can start, get done with and never take it up again. You have to commit to the process and should start only when you're thoroughly ready.
Well, dating works along the same lines. If you are looking for a long term relationship, you can't rush into things. You will have to make a commitment and get your intentions clear in your head. You will have to assess what you already have and what you're looking for.
2. Stay focused
As per Marie Kondo, when you are tidying up your belongings, it should only be started in the morning with a clear head. So if you're thinking that you'd set aside your Saturday night to rearrange your storage space, chances are you're going to mess it up.
When we think about this tip in terms of a relationship, it's important to understand that we must not make any decisions in haste. If you end a relationship, don't do it on the basis of a single incident or attribute. Rather, take your time, think it through and decide something only when you have analyzed the situation with all possible pros and cons.
3. Discard before storing
In her book, Marie says that people will often spend all their time storing things that they don't even need or want. You must first discard things that are not needed and then put everything else into storage.
The same goes with our relationships. If you are still thinking about your ex, you can never truly move on with another person. You can only create space for the new person when you have completely removed your ex from that part of your life. It's important to get rid of anyone unnecessarily in your life before filling up on new memories.
4. Ask yourself if it sparks joy
In order to discard things you don't need, Marie Kondo suggests that pick it up and ask yourself whether it sparks any joy in your life. If it doesn't, it's much easier to throw it away or donate it to someone who needs it more.
If you think about it, this rule is the key to a happy love life. There's no point in being in a relationship with a person who doesn't spark joy in your life. Identify your true value in a relationship and make a wise decision. Ask yourself how many people actually spark joy in your life and filter out all the negative and toxic people from your social circle.
5. Let them go with gratitude
Marie says when you let things go and tidy up your place, it'll be a refreshing experience for you. Learn to let things go with compassion and express gratitude. She teaches us not to waste the space by storing things that are don't serve our purpose and to thank the things we do get rid of.
We all know that this ideology is equally (or perhaps even more) applicable to relationships. When you let people go, it frees them from ambiguity and allows you to experience a sense of relief. There's no sense in dragging a relationship which isn't drawing desirable results. Don't unnecessarily drain your energy. Instead, focus on things that you truly deserve.
After going through these witty suggestions, are you ready to enjoy a Marie Kondo'd love life? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!