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# The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

From [10 Self Help Books That Changed My Life](https://listium.com/@atozenlife/93149/10-self-help-books-that-changed-my-life)  
By [Marissa (@atozenlife)](https://listium.com/@atozenlife)

List stats: 519 views · 1 like · 0 followers  
Published 23 October 2023 · Updated 13 December 2023

Category: books & literature

- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/oikle3gsjuxwqw10xycu.jpg)
- Author: Marie Kondo
- Year Published: 2010
- Genre: Personal Development, Psychology
- Goodreads: [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22318578-the-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up?ref=nav\_sb\_ss\_1\_37](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22318578-the-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_37)
- Goodreads Rating: 3.87
- Video:
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- Notes:
  > "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" marked the beginning of my decluttering and minimalism journey. But let me clarify one thing: Marie Kondo is not a minimalist. It's a common misconception. Although she's often associated with minimalism due to her decluttering methods, she explicitly states on her website that she is not a minimalist.
  > 
  > As a committed minimalist who has taken decluttering to the extreme, I still value her book. It offers clear, step-by-step guidance on how to declutter your home, organizing items into five categories from the easiest to the most challenging. I particularly appreciate her approach. However, I do think that the "spark joy" decluttering concept, while helpful, oversimplifies the process, especially for emotional hoarders like me.
  > 
  > Marie Kondo's writing style is soothing and peaceful, making her book a comfort read that I return to occasionally. Interestingly, this is one of the very few physical books I kept after we decluttered 95% of our possessions before moving to Europe with just eight suitcases. It holds a special place in my heart, and I may secretly dream of getting Marie Kondo to autograph it someday.
- Shop Here: [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1607747308](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1607747308?tag=listium03-20)