? Back to Index
ENTRY_ID: 042 // PUBLISHED: 04 Feb 2026

The KonMari Method

A system of organization based on the principle of 'Sparking Joy' and intentional possession.
# KonMari Systematization

A category-based approach to tidying rather than a room-by-room approach.

## The Six Rules
1. Commit to tidying.
2. Imagine your ideal lifestyle.
3. Finish discarding first.
4. Tidy by category (Clothing, Books, Paper, Komono, Sentimental).
5. Follow the right order.
6. Ask if it sparks joy.
Researcher Note:
Physical decluttering as a proxy for mental clarity.
```