Kondo emphasizes the importance of tidying by category, not by location, and following a specific sequence: clothes, books, papers, komono (miscellaneous items), and sentimental items. This methodical approach builds your decision-making skills progressively. Starting with easier categories like clothes helps you hone your ability to discern what sparks joy before tackling more emotionally charged items. She explains, "By starting with the easy things first and leaving the hardest for last, you can gradually hone your decision-making skills." | Marie Kondo | The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

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Tidy by Category in the Right Order

Kondo emphasizes the importance of tidying by category, not by location, and following a specific sequence: clothes, books, papers, komono (miscellaneous items), and sentimental items. This methodical approach builds your decision-making skills progressively. Starting with easier categories like clothes helps you hone your ability to discern what sparks joy before tackling more emotionally charged items. She explains, "By starting with the easy things first and leaving the hardest for last, you can gradually hone your decision-making skills."

-- Marie Kondo