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2 episodes with kristyn ivey
“When you shift your focus to what you want to keep, it's a much more interesting exercise and not as stressful.” –Kristyn IveyWant less stuff? Start with what you really want to keep. On this episode of the Plan Simple Podcast, I'm really excited to talk with Kristyn Ivey, a professional organizer and certified KonMari consultant about organizing and decluttering.Decluttering and organizing is about examining the things we surround ourselves with. While a lot of us want a decluttered and organized house, getting there feels daunting and like a huge chore. We talk about remembering the benefits of a decluttered space, and Kristyn points out that the KonMari method gives permission to keep what you want (and let go of the things you don't—but the focus is what you want to keep). The process starts with examining your ideal lifestyle and living environment, with questions like: What is your why? What do you love? How do you want your home to feel? How do you want it to look? What would your life be like if it were clutter-free?We talk about: Planning your tidying event, keeping in mind three things: the size of your home, the level of clutter, the pace of your decision makingWorking with other people's priorities and conversations about decisions Digging in and making decisions instead of doing a little tidying here and thereDo the whole process for yourself and focus on your own stuff before you even think about kid's or partner's stuffHow the process changes your consumption patterns Adjusting the KonMari method order (clothes, books, papers, miscellaneous, sentimental items) to fit your current needs—start with what is causing you stressAbout Kristyn Ivey Kristyn Ivey is a professional organizer who is dedicated to teaching busy families, professionals, and creative entrepreneurs how to let go of “stuff” and attract a truly abundant life. She's the founder of For the Love of Tidy. With over 1000 hours of tidying experience, she's been featured in Good Morning America, Bloomberg, HuffPost, Vox, and the Chicago Sun Times, with live appearances on ABC7, FOX32, Windy City Live, and more. She also co-hosts the weekly podcast Spark Joy celebrating the transformative power that comes from surrounding yourself with joy. She is also the author of the #1 Amazon Best Seller The Tidy Home Joy Journal and regularly chats about clutter with packed audiences, eager to shift their understanding of what it means to be organized in their home and life. LINKShttps://fortheloveoftidy.com/Spark Joy podcastThe Tidy Home Joy JournalMore on the KonMarie Method from the Plan Simple PodcastDoable Changes from this episode:THINK ABOUT YOUR WHY. Before you start going through your stuff, set aside time to think about why you are doing this. Get clear on your ideal lifestyle and living environment. Ask yourself: What do I love? How do I want my home to feel? How do I want it to look? What would my life be like if it were clutter-free?SCHEDULE YOUR TIDYING EVENT. Commit to digging deep and doing the work in large chunks. Think about 3–5 hour tidying moments. Put 6 of these on your calendar. Plan for what you will tackle during each. (KonMari method usually moves through categories in order—clothes, books, papers, miscellaneous, and...
Want to conquer your clutter and streamline your cleaning routine? Let's unlock the secrets of the KonMari Method with Kristyn Ivey, who went from engineering project manager to certified KonMari Master. Listen in as we sift through the difference between tidying and cleaning, and get a load of Kristyn's unbeatable strategies to make tidying a breeze.Beyond the clutter, Kristyn and I delve into the art of tidying and maintaining a squeaky-clean home. We talk about the soul of the KonMari Method - grounding tasks in gratitude and joy, and how it can help you curate your belongings and visualize your ideal lifestyle. How can this reduce your cleaning load? How does an event-style tidying process work? What's the secret to regularly shedding items that no longer serve us? Spoiler: It's much easier than you think.Lightening your tidying and cleaning load is one thing, but making it enjoyable? Now, that's a game-changer. Kristyn and I talk about building habits, incorporating rewards in your cleaning regime, and the power of consistency. We also roam through strategies and systems to stay ahead of the cleaning game, such as living minimally, instantaneous cleaning, and scheduling your cleaning tasks. So, come along for an illuminating discussion about all things tidying and cleaning, and let's spark some joy together.How to find KristynFor the Love of Tidy | KonMari® Master Consultant | ChicagoSpark Joy Podcast Easy Listening Guide (fortheloveoftidy.com)Kristyn Ivey | KonMari® Master (@fortheloveoftidy) Kristyn
Kristyn is a decluttering expert and lifestyle enthusiast who has dedicated herself to helping others live a clutter-free and organized life. She discovered her passion for decluttering after reading "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" by Marie Kondo, which sparked a profound shift in her perspective on the importance of decluttering. Driven by a desire to redefine what it means to be clutter-free, Kristyn adopted a radical self-care and radical self-organization approach, leading her to develop her own unique method known as the Kon-mari Method. This method sets itself apart from others by focusing not only on what to get rid of but also on what to bring into one's life. Throughout her journey, Kristyn has realized that tidying is not just an exercise but an event, and she aims to inspire others to embrace this mindset. She believes that fixing the root of the clutter problem is crucial and encourages individuals to join the clutter bug group and utilize clear bins for effective organization. Kristyn is also experienced in marketing and promoting herself on social media, having successfully used platforms like Instagram to share her expertise. She has taken up challenges and shares valuable insights on organizing multiple platforms for different audiences. In addition to decluttering physical spaces, Kristyn emphasizes the importance of decluttering and digitizing files. She understands the fear associated with letting go of sentimental items, particularly paper, and offers practical advice on how to separate them from essential documents and capture their essence through photographs. For those seeking to optimize their lives, Kristyn recommends embracing the Kon-mari method, utilizing the Tidy Home Joy Journal, and seeking guidance from experts on social media. Her relatable and engaging approach to decluttering and organizing has earned her a strong following and the reputation of being an expert in the field. Follow Kristyn 0:00 How did you get into decluttering? 4:09 Redefining what it means to be clutter free (radical self care) 9:07 What to get rid of and what you bring in. 16:21 Fixing the root of the problem. 21:58 Marketing on social media. 25:34 The challenges of having multiple different platforms. 29:18 Decluttering and digitizing files. 34:49: The importance of taking a picture of what you want. 41:52 Advice for people who want to optimize their life. Join my newsletter The Optimization Toolbox Newsletter https://newsletter.jennaredfield.com Download Notion! https://notion.grsm.io/jenna-redfield Notion Foundations Online Course (with ADHD Life Tracker Notion Template included) https://notionfoundations.com Notion Template Creator Course https://notiontemplatecreator.com/ Get My Notion Templates Content Calendar Template, ADHD Life Tracker, Business Tracker https://notion.jennaredfield.com/templates Join my Notion FB Groups! Marketing & Notion https://www.facebook.com/groups/marketingandnotion ADHD & Notion https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdandnotion Shop my Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/twincitiescollective?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_own_twincitiescollective_dp_8RWpsBczfStVY Sign up for my best & favorite resources & Notion templates here •Notion Templates •Apps that work with Notion •Other Notion Resources •Favorite Notion Videos •Facebook Groups https://notion.jennaredfield.com/resources Listen to the Optimization Podcast https://podcast.jennaredfield.com LINKS
For the Love of Tidy's founder, Kristyn Ivey, is a Master KonMari Consultant who has served Chicago and beyond for over five years. She's dedicated to teaching busy families, professionals, and creative entrepreneurs how to let go of “stuff” and attract a truly abundant life. Educated in both engineering and interior design, Kristyn applies her project management background and innate creativity to transform homes with order and style — all in harmony with the KonMari Method. Dedicated to Marie Kondo's mission to inspire the world to choose joy, Kristyn helps clients declutter their way to becoming Graduates of Tidy and masters of life. 3 Takeaways Intentional v Reactive Organizing and Decluttering The Tidy Home Journal Getting your home back to zero can be simple, when you do the work on the front end Connect with Kristyn Home: https://fortheloveoftidy.com/ Spark Joy Podcast: https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ The Tidy Home Joy Journal: https://amzn.to/3LcH3FY Virtual Service Offerings: https://bit.ly/3gtQlze Connect with Sarah Course https://view.flodesk.com/pages/621e69e67e7ec064e82a0f81 Core Values Worksheet https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6024671796db3e8146fef8c2 Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/yoursimplybiglife Instagram https://www.instagram.com/your_simplybiglife/
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REWIND EPISODE ON THIS LABOR DAY - being inspired to create our environment as a reflection of our self care. Going back to an episode that is one of the most popular episodes, my guest "For the Love of Tidy's" founder, Kristyn Ivey, is a professional organizer who is dedicated to teaching busy families, professionals, and creative entrepreneurs how to let go of “stuff” and attract a truly abundant life. With over 1000 hours of tidying experience, she's been featured in Bloomberg, HuffPost, Vox, and the Chicago Sun Times, with live appearances on WGN, ABC7, FOX32, Windy City Live, and more. She also co-hosts the weekly podcast Spark Joy celebrating the transformative power that comes from surrounding yourself with joy. Dedicated to the KonMari mission, developed by Marie Kondo to inspire the world to choose joy, Kristyn helps clients declutter their way to becoming Graduates of Tidy and masters of life. Connect with Kristyn: https://fortheloveoftidy.com Register for: Join my She's Got Drive Facebook Group - and share with other women with drive. She's Got Drive Journals: buy it on Amazon here You will love 30 Days of Gratitude -Making Every Day Count If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU: To sign up for my Daily Love Notes❤️ coming into your inbox – sending loving messages every day to help us all stay grounded in these extraordinary times. In the space of social distancing let us do the work to deepen our connection. Click here shirleymcalpine.com/love SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud Connect with me through Social Media FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Community Page INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_ To go to the She's Got Drive Facebook page WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/
Welcome back to Season 2 of This is How We Create. Today, we welcome Kristyn Ivey to the chair. Kristyn Ivey, is Chicago’s first platinum-certified KonMari Consultant and founder of For the Love of Tidy. She’s dedicated to teaching busy families, professionals, and creative entrepreneurs how to let go of “stuff” and attract a truly abundant life. Educated in both engineering and interior design, Kristyn applies her project management background and innate creativity to transform homes with order and style — all in harmony with the KonMari Method™. Dedicated to Marie Kondo’s mission to inspire the world to choose joy, Kristyn helps clients declutter their way to becoming Graduates of Tidy and masters of life. Stay Connected with Kristyn Ivey https://fortheloveoftidy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveoftidy/?hl=en The Spark Joy Podcast https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ Kristyn's TED Talk: Confronting Your Online Order History is the New Self-Care: https://youtu.be/SbgT9Q8_xzs Catch up with your host, Martine Séverin www.martineseverin.com https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/
Relationship expert Angela N. Holton joins us to share Conscious Dating strategies that focus on self-love and connection, even in the midst of social distancing and quarantine. Angela N. Holton, is an International Dating & Relationship Expert, Speaker, Author and Founder of Love Sanctuary, an online spiritual and personal development site centered on helping women and men create more love in their lives from the inside-out. She is the Creator of The Conscious Dating Method, a modern and revolutionary approach toward dating and relationships and the author of The Conscious Dating Method Workbook Journal. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://10to8.com/book/fortheloveoftidy/189638) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: How Angela became an international dating coach Angela's definition of self-love and why it's so important as we date How to build self-love into our homes, schedules, and routines The Conscious Dating Method - how to become what we are seek How letting go is a common theme across both tidying and dating Tips for navigating dating during quarantine and beyond Social distance dating ideas How to make dating a priority when there are other things fighting for our attention Tips (do's and don'ts) to help you make online dating spark more joy and how to get started Angela's favorite dating tip: Have fun and date with curiosity. What sparks joy for Angela: Waking up and sharing her gifts. To connect with Angela, you can find her at lovesanctuary.com (https://www.lovesanctuary.com/) and on instagram @angelanholton (https://www.instagram.com/angelanholton/). You can also pick up Angela's book, The Conscious Dating Method Workbook and Journal (https://www.lovesanctuary.com/conscious-dating-method-workbook). Gems: "Relationships begin and end with relationship with self." "We are naturally wired for connection." "How are you learning how to be in a relationship if you're not dating?" You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Angela Holton.
David Allen, master personal productivity specialist, joins us to explore the intersection between his famous Getting Things Done Method and KonMari. “Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them. We should be looking toward a world of no problems, only projects.” After decades of in-the-field research and practice of his productivity methods, David wrote the international best-seller Getting Things Done (https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity-ebook/dp/B00KWG9M2E/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=David+allen&qid=1588634544&sr=8-1). Published in over 28 languages, TIME magazine heralded it as “the defining self-help business book of its time.” Today, David is considered the leading authority in the fields of organizational and personal productivity. The David Allen Company, run by David and his wife Kathryn, oversees the certification academy and quality standards for Global Partners offering Getting Things Done courses and coaching around the world. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://10to8.com/book/fortheloveoftidy/189638) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: -David's journey to becoming one of the most important names in increasing productivity -Learn what the Getting Things Done (GTD) method is all about and how you can use it to increase your productivity and gain more time that spark joy -Practice with David using the GTD method to something as simple as receiving a wedding invitation -David has worked from home since the early 1980's and he shares his tips for WFH that sparks joy -David shares what is meant by "ambient anxiety", an "external brain", and the "two minute rule" -What are Open Loops and how they impact your productivity -Find all of David's books and guides here: David Allen on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/David-Allen/e/B001ILIG4C?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1588634544&sr=8-1) -Learn some of David's time honored tips to increase your ability to Get Things Done with joy! David's favorite productivity tip: "Your head is for having ideas and not for holding them. Stop using your head as your office." What sparks joy for David: David's new video series "Two Minute Tips for Turbulent Times" coming soon. And, walking his little Cavalier Springer Spaniel in the park! To connect with David, you can find him at GettingThingsDone.com (https://gettingthingsdone.com) and on Twitter at GTDGuy (https://twitter.com/gtdguy) Gems: "If you think about something twice, then you are paying it to much attention." "You have to decide what the thing means to you to decide what to do with it." "You need a discreet space to do your work, answer your email and focus. It's best if there is no other activity in that space . And, it should be a place where everyone in the home knows you are "on the job" even if you need to put yellow caution tape around your workspace!" "What has your attention?" "Your head is for having ideas, not holding them. Stop using your head as your office." You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: David Allen.
Veteran professional organizer and TV host Peter Walsh joins us to uncover the deeper meaning behind our clutter and share tips to help you create comfort and joy at home during these challenging times. Peter starred in the popular organization and design series Clean Sweep with Peter Walsh (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi5v4zheIl9qNHftk5NnD5FyQZVws866E) on Discovery’s TLC Network. The series produced over 120 episodes and has run almost continuously since 2003. He is the author of six best-selling books on the subject of organizing including How to Organize (Just About) Everything; It’s All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff, and Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat? His new book is Let It Go, Downsizing Your Way to A Richer, Happier Life. Peter was a regular guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show where he was dubbed the “Get Your Life Organized Guy” which led to his own series, Extreme Clutter with Peter Walsh (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi5v4zheIl9qNHftk5NnD5FyQZVws866E) on OWN. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: How Peter got his start-you’ll never believe what he WASN’T interested in doing in the beginning How it all came together for Peter and organizational design became his great passion The importance of humor and empathy in working with people who are experiencing guilt and shame over clutter Peter’s take on why we accumulate so much-the hope of chasing a dream life through acquiring more and more “stuff” How Peter shocks his clients with his plan for discarding 70-80% of their stuff-but they find he was on the money! What Peter thinks of Marie Kondo. Peter and Marie on the Rachel Ray Show (https://www.rachaelrayshow.com/tips/22724_two_world_renowned_organizers_marie_kondo_and_peter_walsh_share_their_top_tips) Stories about what often gets edited from reality organizing shows. To go behind the scenes of Tidying Up with Marie Kondo check out: Ep 67 | Review of Netflix's "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-67-review-of-tidying-up-with-marie-kondo) Ep 68 | Behind the Scenes: Netflix's "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" with Tricia Fidler and Jane Grodem (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-68-behind-the-scenes-netflix-tidying-up-marie-kondo-tricia-fidler-jane-grodem) Suggestions on how to manage the uncertainty of life during the pandemic Peter’s annual challenge on his YouTube channel. Peter Walsh's 31 Days to Get Organized (https://www.youtube.com/user/PeterWalshOrganizer/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=8) How to play Trash Bag Tango! (https://www.oprah.com/own-oprahshow/a-10-minute-declutter-exercise-known-as-the-trash-bag-tango-video) Peter’s great ideas for turning family organizing into learning games while we are staying home The importance of a schedule and maintaining a sense of routine while social distancing and staying at home Peter’s own experience surviving the coronavirus Favorite organizing tip: “Retreat into quiet at least 5 minutes a day. Although it may not seem to be a tidying tip, it will help you center yourself and to give you the space to step back into the busy world. Also, take a media break!” What is sparking the most joy for Peter: “We are seeing what is happening in the world could be a massive reset button. Staying connected with those we love and getting back in touch with those people who are most significant in our lives.” How to get in touch with Peter: Peter Walsh Design (http://www.peterwalshdesign.com) Peter’s Books (http://www.peterwalshdesign.com/my-books-dvd/) Extreme Clutter with Peter Walsh (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi5v4zheIl9qNHftk5NnD5FyQZVws866E) Clean Sweep with Peter Walsh (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi5v4zheIl9qNHftk5NnD5FyQZVws866E) Peter’s very active FaceBook community (https://www.facebook.com/PeterWalsh) Peter's YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7pBDyC68uihwKtEpjaZOrw) Gems: “I’ve discovered over nearly 20 years of doing this that we are all human and all in the same boat. We all go off the rails occasionally!” “At the end of the day, you are stronger than your stuff.” “Stuff is associated with happiness. People buy things thinking that they are buying happiness but they are really buying a shadow of happiness. Instead of buying a product, we are buying a promise.” “What is the vision you have from the life you want? Does the stuff you own help you get what you want from this room?” “If you don’t respect your space, if you overload it, it’s the same as dishonoring as person, you are dishonoring your space. You will never be happy in that space.” “Stuff is a distraction. Issues around clutter are about loss and trauma and neglect and abandonment.” “The issue is really, ‘How do I deal with the fear and the anxiety we are all facing at the moment.’ And, people are looking to organizing as a way of feeling some control.” You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Peter Walsh.
Sarit Sela, fellow KonMari Consultant, shares her favorite minimalist inspired buying and shopping strategies that can enhance your KonMari journey and help you maintain a clutter free lifestyle. Sarit Sela is a minimalist mom, Bronze certified KonMari consultant and visual storyteller. She is an Israeli living in Stockholm, Sweden for the last 8 years and is the founder of Minimalist Me, Her mission is to bring a creative, visual world of minimalism, scandinavian design and KonMari to her clients. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: -Learning how and why Sarit became a KonMari Consultant How minimalism has played an important role in Sarit’s personal journey and in her work with clients What minimalism means to Sarit. It’s not what you may think! Sarit's method of working with her clients using the KonMari Method and minimalism How it's not about the number of things you own in any category. It's important to not focus on the number but on the joy and use of the items to YOU The challenges, and JOYS, of being a mom in our consumerist culture and how to help your children be more focused and mindful How Sarit has navigated setting up her business in both Sweden and Israel and the differences in both cultures when it comes to tidying What makes a good KonMari Consultant in Sarit’s view Sarit's favorite tidying tip: "It's important that when you open your wardrobe and feel that it is pretty to look at. It's not about the number of clothes but that you put things around you that spark joy." What sparks joy for Sarit: "Soon, I will be in Tel Aviv to lead a workshop on minimalism. It's going to be one of the biggest events I have done so far." Sarit’s parting words of wisdom: "Many people are concerned with the habits of others in their homes. But I have found that if you change your habits, you will be able to help others." To connect with Sarit, visit her websits and blog Mimialist Me (https://minimalist-me.com) or follow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/minimalistmeblog/) Gems: - "You will know exactly what you need and don't need. It must work for you." - "Combining the two things, KonMari and miinimalism, was something that felt unique." - "Who needs five boxes of pasta at any one time?" - "I think there are two things to teach kids. The first is to learn to tidy and the second is to carefully chose the things they want in their lives." - "It's so important for a KonMari Consultant to have compassion." You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Sarit Sela.
Welcome to the 2020 Spark Joy highlights show! Make sure you listen all the way through because we share an important announcement towards the end. This year was a wild one and really unlike no other, so we look forward to highlighting some positive moments of joy for the show and announce and celebrate our giveaway winners. Our show wouldn’t be possible without each and every one of you…. our listeners...many whom have been with us from day one. YOU spark the most joy! We are so grateful for your thought-provoking questions, inspiring stories of tidying highs and lows, and your dedicated listenership over the past 3 1/2 years. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/konmari-tidying-lesson/tidy-a-z-what-to-expect-from-a-konmari-virtual-tidy/) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) But first, a Joy Check! What Sparked Joy this year for Karin: As hard as this year was, I have been inspired by the perseverance and determination of people everywhere. That has helped me to keep going and has helped me see what I gained and learned this year. Hopefulness! What Sparked Joy this year for Kristyn: Leaning on the Spark Joy and For the Love of Tidy communites as we collectively got stuff done (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/konmari-tidy-tips/i-reached-the-end-of-my-to-do-list/) during a trying season. Joyful Show Highlights 2020 Spark Joy Ep 131 | Getting Things Done with David Allen (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-131-getting-things-done-with-david-allen) Spark Joy Ep 144 | Essentialism with Greg McKeown (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-144-essentialism-greg-mckeown) Spark Joy Ep 127 | Taking a Look at Why It's All Too Much with Peter Walsh (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-127-taking-a-look-at-why-its-all-too-much-with-peter-walsh) Spark Joy Episode 132 | Where Does all the Stuff Go with Secondhand Author Adam Minter (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-132-where-does-all-the-stuff-go-secondhand-author-adam-minter) The 3rd Annual Spark Joy Giveaway! Each of our three winners will receive a special KonMari Prize Bundle that includes: • A signed copy of Marie Kondo’s tidying sequel, Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up (https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Joy-Illustrated-Organizing-Changing-ebook/dp/B00Y6QG5D0) • A fifty-dollar gift card to the KonMari Shop on konmari.com • On behalf of For the Love of Tidy, a 2-hour Virtual Tidying Lesson (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/konmari-tidying-lesson/tidy-a-z-what-to-expect-from-a-konmari-virtual-tidy/) And here are our winners! Vapeters A Yooper Learning to Let Go! Spark Joy is the only podcast I listen to weekly - others that I have found around simple living or minimalism either is too much of just a general conversation that I get bored, has too many ads or clearly their agendas are to sell and pitch their guests books etc. I love that Kristyn and Karin have guests that have skills and professions that cover a range of topics and I appreciate their style of asking them specific questions about what they do. I live in the Midwest and would love to hear more from people who live in areas with extreme weather and how they deal with their tools, winter equipment and wardrobe etc. Keep up the good work and inspiration! KerieSue New Listener & Ready to Let Go! "I only discovered this podcast recently. I reluctantly subscribed thinking, “Oh, goodie. ANOTHER decluttering podcast.” *eye roll After the first 5 minutes, I realized, it was SO MUCH MORE than that. The advice offered here by the hosts, combined with the interviews is absolutely priceless! I am hooked and fully intend to “binge-listen” each and every episode as I begin my KonMari journey." Kimmykannonz So informative! Despite having read Marie Kondo's books and watched the Netflix show, I wanted more KonMari content as I completed my Tidying Festival. Kristyn and Karin are so kind, and I love their variety of guests. I have learned a lot from the episodes, and have been able to carry the lessons into my own life. Congratulations to our winners! The Spark Joy Podcast is saying goodbye! After three years, 161 episodes, over 95 hours of KonMari themed tips and over 2.5 million downloads, we’ve decided to end this run of the Spark Joy podcast. Your dedication to our mission has been absolutely incredible. While new episodes are paused, our mission continues. Here are some ways you can continue to listen while you tidy and access our show and community: • All 161 episodes will remain live and available to you during your tidying event. You can revisit your favorites or start from Episode 0 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-0-who-are-we-and-what-is-konmari) to binge-listen all of our episodes. • The Spark Joy Club will remain active and live! You can request to join by heading over to sparkjoypodcast.com and clicking Join the Club (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) to gain exclusive access to the community, The Tidy Home Joy Journal (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/joy-journal/), monthly live videos, accountability, advice from organizing experts, and inspiration from hundreds of active tidying companions. • If we have updates about the show in the future we’ll announce them via Spark Joy's Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/sparkjoypodcast), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sparkjoy_podcast/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/SparkJoyPodcast), so make sure to follow us on your favorite platform. You can also join our mailing list (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/about) or reach out to us driectly at contact@sparkjoypodcast.com Karin and I will continue to serve clients in-person and virtually through The Serene Home (https://theserenehome.com) and For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com), respectively. Make sure to connect with us via our individual social media accounts, subscribe to our mailing lists, or reach out to us directly so we can continue to address your burning tidying questions. You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/)
Karen Purze of Life in Motion Guide joins us to discuss a sensitive, but very relevant aspect of home organization - managing your legacy including vital information and end of life planning. Our guest helps families make end of life plans and decisions so they can focus on what truly matters in the end - people not paperwork. She is creator of lifeinmotionguide.com. When Karen’s parents both got sick suddenly and simultaneously, she helped them make difficult choices about health, housing, finances, and everything else as they gradually lost their independence. She is on a mission to make it easier for others to get their personal information organized. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/konmari-tidying-lesson/tidy-a-z-what-to-expect-from-a-konmari-virtual-tidy/) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - Karen's personal experience with helping her family make end of life decisions during an emergency inspired her brand, Life in Motion, which helps others who don't know where to start or what to do first - Reasons why it's important organize vital information and plan the end of your life - The KonMari clutter category that intersects with legacy management - Kristyn's quest to reach the end of her personal to do list (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/konmari-tidy-tips/i-reached-the-end-of-my-to-do-list/) - Where to start: planning for an emergency (medical and household) - A review of Karen's Life in Motion Guide (https://shop.lifeinmotionguide.com/workbooks-and-printables/life-in-motion-guide-end-of-life-planning-workbook/) - the binder Kristyn is actively using to manage her important information (see exclusive discount code below) - The inspiration behind Karen's guide and how it differs from other resources that help you make plans - The importance of recognizing the process of life planning is in motion, with information that evolves over time - How to securely protect your email password and other important codes - The most essential things to focus on first when organizing your legacy - Reasons people resist pulling this information together and common myths and mistakes. Karen's decision matrix (https://lifeinmotionguide.com/choose-a-healthcare-proxy/) to the rescue - How to help loved ones organize their legacy and end of life plans - Maintenance: how often you need to revisit the information you've gathered and shared Karen’s favorite legacy organizing tip: Don't think of this as something you're doing yourself. Do it for the people you love and trust the most What's sparking the most joy for Karen: Moving back to her apartment in Chicago after a four month long construction project Connect with Karen at lifeinmotionguide.com (https://lifeinmotionguide.com/) Exclusively for Spark Joy listeners, pick up a copy of Karen's Life in Motion Guide binder (https://shop.lifeinmotionguide.com/workbooks-and-printables/life-in-motion-guide-end-of-life-planning-workbook/) using code SPARK15 for a 15% discount. Gems: "It's our responsibility as adults to not leave a mess for other people to clean up." "The average person in the US and Canada is likely to live over nine years in poor health." "Being organized facilitates prolonged independence by making it easier for others to help us." "It's not enough to just gather this information or store it...you also need to share it." "We can't predict, but we can prepare." "I created [Life in Motion Guide] for the feeling I had when I was done." The Spark Joy Anniversary Give-A-Way contest prizes! Win one of three bundles consisting of Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up, signed by Marie Kondo, a fifty dollar gift certificate to the KonMari Shop (https://shop.konmari.com) to select your own Joy Sparking gift, and a two-hour Virtual Tidying Session from For the Love of Tidy! Three lucky winners will receive a bundle of all these prizes! To be eligible for all of the prizes above, all you need to do is head over to: www.sparkjoypodcast.com/itunes for detailed instructions on how to leave a review via iTunes. Once there, follow the Apple Podcast instructions to leave us a rating and review in iTunes to help us reach more ears, minds, and hearts. Most important step: Send an email to: contact@sparkjoypodcast.com letting us know you left us a review and what screen name you left it under. This will act as your official entry. Don’t forget this step! It is the only way we can officially log you as entered into the contest. Submit your star rating and review by November 24, 2020. We’ll announce the winners during our season finale “Best of” show that will air on December 1st. **Contest runs from September 1 to November 24, 2020.* Winners will be announced during our Best of 2020 show on December 1, 2020*** You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Karen Purze.
René Brooks joins us to discuss organizing her home while managing a late in life diagnosis of ADHD. René is living and thriving with the diagnosis and empowering others to do the same. She has taken a late in life diagnosis and used it to uplift others. René is the founder of Black Girl, Lost Keys, a blog that empowers black women with ADHD, helping them to live well with the disorder. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/konmari-tidying-lesson/tidy-a-z-what-to-expect-from-a-konmari-virtual-tidy/) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - Learn what ADHD is and the symptoms related to this category of challenges. Here is a well-known symptom checklist for ADHD self testing: Adult ADHD Self Report Scale (https://add.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/adhd-questionnaire-ASRS111.pdf) Remember only an MD or a qualified health professional can give you an "official" diagnosis. René shares her own experiences in getting diagnosed and treated. We learn more about the special challenges facing women of color in address this disease. Hear René solutions for managing the day, your work and your life with techniques for overcoming barriers. Listen to our conversation with Craig Selinger in Ep 105 | Hope for Kids and Adults with ADHD (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-105-hope-for-kids-and-adults-with-adhd-craig-selinger-of-themba-tutors) René shares her tips for paper and content management. René’s favorite organizing tip: With the holidays coming up, make a plan to keep gifts in the car until you are ready to wrap them! This way, they won’t get lost or forgotten in a closet. Out of site is out of mind, which can be a trap for someone with ADHD. What's sparking the most joy for René: René loves her active, engaged Twitter community. You should definitely check it out! Follow René on her website at blackgirllostkeys.com (https://blackgirllostkeys.com) On twitter @blkgirllostkeys (https://twitter.com/blkgirllostkeys?s=20) And FaceBook @BlackGirlLostKeys (https://www.facebook.com/blackgirllostkeys/) René recommends her book, Clean Up the Trash (https://www.blackgirllosttees.com/product-page/clean-up-the-trash-bundle), as very relevant to our listeners! Gems: "When you are having difficulty organizing your thoughts and your things, you find that increasingly run you out of time to do anything. In fact, starting to get organized and then stoping part way through is very common!" "When you look over your life, you begin to see the patterns of ADHD didn't just happen overnight. There are many pieces to the pie, but black women with ADHD are very isolated because they don't have a place that they fit in." "If I don't have a time set for myself to look at email, it's not going to happen." "You have to be willing to look at the goal of completing something and not worry too much about the method you used to accomplish it. The things that work change over time." The Spark Joy Anniversary Give-A-Way contest prizes! Win one of three bundles consisting of Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up, signed by Marie Kondo, a fifty dollar gift certificate to the KonMari Shop (https://shop.konmari.com) to select your own Joy Sparking gift, and a two-hour Virtual Tidying Session from For the Love of Tidy! Three lucky winners will receive a bundle of all these prizes! To be eligible for all of the prizes above, all you need to do is head over to: www.sparkjoypodcast.com/itunes for detailed instructions on how to leave a review via iTunes. Once there, follow the Apple Podcast instructions to leave us a rating and review in iTunes to help us reach more ears, minds, and hearts. Most important step: Send an email to: contact@sparkjoypodcast.com letting us know you left us a review and what screen name you left it under. This will act as your official entry. Don’t forget this step! It is the only way we can officially log you as entered into the contest. Submit your star rating and review by November 24, 2020. We’ll announce the winners during our season finale “Best of” show that will air on December 1st. **Contest runs from September 1 to November 24, 2020.* Winners will be announced during our Best of 2020 show on December 1, 2020*** You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: René Brooks.
Rachel Kanarowski, certified Meditation Coach, shares simple science-based meditation tips to enhance your focus, increase your emotional intelligence, and release stress. Be still. Focus on your breath. Reflect. Today we explore meditation. A practice with deep cultural history and widespread contemporary relevance. A great complement to your KonMari practice and lifestyle. Today’s guest is Rachel Kanarowski. Rachel is a certified meditation coach based in Chicago who ditched her blazers after more than a decade in high-stress marketing and media jobs. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/konmari-tidying-lesson/tidy-a-z-what-to-expect-from-a-konmari-virtual-tidy/) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - How a podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-find-real-love-with-sharon-salzberg/id508117781?i=1000386177711) inspired Rachel to be kinder to herself and embrace Sharon Salzberg's Loving Kindness through tough times - How Loving Kindness is different from breath or transcendental meditation formats and leads to structural changes in our brains that make us more compassionate - Three common myths and misconception that show up around meditation and mindfulness practices - What to beware of when integrating KonMari with meditation at home - Tips for meditation first timers or those who are struggling to maintain a consistent practice - Rachel's favorite meditation apps: Unplug (https://unplug.app/), Headspace (https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app), Calm (https://www.calm.com/), 10% Happier (https://www.tenpercent.com/) - Guided Meditation: 36:03 - 42:41 min. mark Rachel’s favorite wellness tip: Make a plan to feel the way you want to feel What's sparking the most joy for Rachel: Taking pictures outside to observe the seasons changing Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelkanarowski (https://www.instagram.com/rachelkanarowski/) To book a private mindfulness meditation experience for yourself or your company contact Rachel via rachelkanarowski.com (https://rachelkanarowski.com/). Her future podcast: The Year of Living Better (coming soon!) Gems: "I immediately started to feel a really big shift in the relationship I had with myself." "I call myself a no beads, no incense, very science-based meditation coach." "May you be safe. May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you live with ease." "[Loving Kindness meditation] helps you refill your own cup...and it helps that cup get bigger." "You're creating the habit by choosing an activity that occurs on a reliable basis and stacking meditation or mindfulness practice with whatever that other thing is." "My practice helps me be kind to myself when everything isn't perfect or isn't sparking joy." The Spark Joy Anniversary Give-A-Way contest prizes! Win one of three bundles consisting of Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up, signed by Marie Kondo, a fifty dollar gift certificate to the KonMari Shop (https://shop.konmari.com) to select your own Joy Sparking gift, and a two-hour Virtual Tidying Session from For the Love of Tidy! Three lucky winners will receive a bundle of all these prizes! To be eligible for all of the prizes above, all you need to do is head over to: www.sparkjoypodcast.com/itunes for detailed instructions on how to leave a review via iTunes. Once there, follow the Apple Podcast instructions to leave us a rating and review in iTunes to help us reach more ears, minds, and hearts. Most important step: Send an email to: contact@sparkjoypodcast.com letting us know you left us a review and what screen name you left it under. This will act as your official entry. Don’t forget this step! It is the only way we can officially log you as entered into the contest. Submit your star rating and review by November 24, 2020. We’ll announce the winners during our season finale “Best of” show that will air on December 1st. **Contest runs from September 1 to November 24, 2020.* Winners will be announced during our Best of 2020 show on December 1, 2020*** You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Rachel Kanarowski.
We asked the members of the The Spark Joy Club to send us their burning tidying questions and respond they did! The Spark Joy Club is home to over 200 tidiers in the process of organizing their own home and finding joy in all aspects of their lives. They are our own tidying laboratory and we all find solutions to so many issues we all share along the way. We want to hear from you. Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Head over to Apple podcasts to subscribe and review the show, which helps us reach others along their tidying journeys. To extend your tidying experience, you can join the Spark Joy Club! Visit sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Join the Club” to become a member of the Spark Joy Community or join us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/konmari-tidying-lesson/tidy-a-z-what-to-expect-from-a-konmari-virtual-tidy/) Spark Joy Club member Question #1 Katie Grosskopf asks: “Tips for when you get stalled or stuck in the tidying process- how do I jump start my momentum!” Vision is key and we discuss this all the way back in Spark Joy podcast Ep | 5 How to Visualize Your Ideal Lifestyle and Living Environment (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-5-the-konmari-lifestyle) Planning is ALSO key and We discuss this in Spark Joy podcast Ep | 73 How to Plan Your KonMari Tidying Journey (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/how-to-plan-your-konmari-tidying-journey) Spark Joy Club member Question #2 Rosemary J. writes: “I'd like some quick win ideas, to something short and sweet and easy to finish.” We call this sorting the low hanging fruit. Those categories or subcategories are ones that you can accomplish quickly to give yourself an enthusiasm boost. Take a listen for our tips on how to accomplish a quick win. Spark Joy Club member Question #3 Paige Adelle asks: “I'm interested in how to joy-check furniture. Do I move it? Do I take everything off my shelves? Do I leave furniture in sets or do one item at a time?” For the most part, consider the use of the room and whether the furniture in that room supports it. Does the furniture in your dining area support nourishment and family gathering? Or is it just in the way? We discuss how to tidy the Komono category of furniture. Spark Joy Club member Question #4 Melinda Nina De J writes: “How do we gift experiences instead of things when many places are closed for Covid?” We discussed some options for safety during the summer, and many of them do apply all year round. Check out Spark Joy podcast Ep 139 KonMari Quick Tips: Safe Summer Fun 2020 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-139-konmari-quick-tips-safe-summer-fun-2020) Spark Joy Club member Question #5 Christine Mundis writes: “Holiday decorations! I tend to hold onto decorations I’m no longer using, just in case. How do I sort holiday decorations?” This Komono category is very closely attached to the sentimental category, so we suggest considering this category of seasonal items adjacent to sentimental. Listen for more tips on this subcategory. Thank you to all our Spark Joy Club members who submitted questions! If we didn’t get to yours on the podcast, keep tuning in and follow our journey in The Spark Joy Club. We are pleased to introduce the following new members of The Spark Joy Club, joining at the Joy Sparker level: Welcome! Vivian Baker Susan Shirk Join over 150 serious Tidiers who are making 2020 their very last year of being disorganized. We welcome you to extended conversation around taking action, living, and maintaining a tidy lifestyle. Please join the conversation by visiting sparkjoypodcast.com and selecting "Join the Club." The Spark Joy Anniversary Give-A-Way contest prizes! Win one of three bundles consisting of Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up, signed by Marie Kondo, a fifty dollar gift certificate to the KonMari Shop (https://shop.konmari.com) to select your own Joy Sparking gift, and a two-hour Virtual Tidying Session from For the Love of Tidy! Three lucky winners will receive a bundle of all these prizes! To be eligible for all of the prizes above, all you need to do is head over to: www.sparkjoypodcast.com/itunes for detailed instructions on how to leave a review via iTunes. Once there, follow the Apple Podcast instructions to leave us a rating and review in iTunes to help us reach more ears, minds, and hearts. Most important step: Send an email to: contact@sparkjoypodcast.com letting us know you left us a review and what screen name you left it under. This will act as your official entry. Don’t forget this step! It is the only way we can officially log you as entered into the contest. Submit your star rating and review by November 24, 2020. We’ll announce the winners during our season finale “Best of” show that will air on December 1st. **Contest runs from September 1 to November 24, 2020.* Winners will be announced during our Best of 2020 show on December 1, 2020*** You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/)
Client Kelly shares how working with For the Love of Tidy for 12 hours total 100% virtually (through screens) helped her achieve an organized warm minimalist home. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/konmari-tidying-lesson/tidy-a-z-what-to-expect-from-a-konmari-virtual-tidy/) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - With a few incomplete tidying attempts behind her, Kelly recalls her path to KonMari - How Kelly was inspired by the Minimalism documentary (https://www.netflix.com/title/80114460), Courtney Carver's capsule wardrobe (Spark Joy Episode 39 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-39-closet-joy-part-2-build-your-capsule-wardrobe-with-courtney-carver)), and seeing Kristyn speak about KonMari during an event at Room & Board - Kelly's vision of a decluttered basement with a lot of open space - How Kelly handled the days when she felt less enthusiastic about following through with the plan - How the 12 hours Kelly spent actively decluttering virtually with Kristyn compared to the years she spent accumulating and managing clutter - Why Virtual KonMari Tidying Lessons worked best for Kelly's goals and circumstances - How Kelly embraced the "thank you" and found value in taking the time to make thoughtful decisions - How decluttering helped Kelly relax, read more, clean more efficiently, and gain clarity about her design taste - How Kelly's progress impacted her kids, as she gifted two hours of her sessions to her teenager and modeled the change she wanted to see for them What sparks joy for Kelly Riding the high of finishing her KonMari event and welcoming a new puppy into her space! Gems: "There is something special and different about actually going through The Joy Journal while you are in a Virtual Tidying Session." "I wanted to free up my mental space to think about other things." "There was a to do list around that basement that brought a certain level of weight to my day." "I wanted to make it a habit and really commit to keeping it that way." "If you're going to tidy virtually, you really have to make that commitment. Show up for yourself." "I have struggled over the years with clutter. I can say it now. I don't have to hold my head down in shame because I did something about it." "Having a decluttered space plays a big role in helping to remain calm throughout this stressful time." "It took dedication and work." The Spark Joy Anniversary Give-A-Way contest prizes! Win one of three bundles consisting of Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up, signed by Marie Kondo, a fifty dollar gift certificate to the KonMari Shop (https://shop.konmari.com) to select your own Joy Sparking gift, and a two-hour Virtual Tidying Session from For the Love of Tidy! Three lucky winners will receive a bundle of all these prizes! To be eligible for all of the prizes above, all you need to do is head over to: www.sparkjoypodcast.com/itunes for detailed instructions on how to leave a review via iTunes. Once there, follow the Apple Podcast instructions to leave us a rating and review in iTunes to help us reach more ears, minds, and hearts. Most important step: Send an email to: contact@sparkjoypodcast.com letting us know you left us a review and what screen name you left it under. This will act as your official entry. Don’t forget this step! It is the only way we can officially log you as entered into the contest. Submit your star rating and review by November 24, 2020. We’ll announce the winners during our season finale “Best of” show that will air on December 1st. **Contest runs from September 1 to November 24, 2020.* Winners will be announced during our Best of 2020 show on December 1, 2020*** You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/)
We can’t predict, but we CAN prepare. We’ve invited Emergency Preparedness Expert Cari Butler to the show to you KonMari your emergency needs to protect you, your home, and those you care most about. Cari is the owner of Emergency Cafe, L.A.'s Premier Emergency Preparedness Concierge Service. She has over 15 years of experience educating and empowering her clients to be prepared and provides personalized consultation services for individuals, families and businesses. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/konmari-tidying-lesson/tidy-a-z-what-to-expect-from-a-konmari-virtual-tidy/) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - How the Universe put all of the resources Cari needed to support her path to becoming an emergency preparedness concierge, which started 15 years ago - The three steps to getting started getting prepared: 1) Get your supplies 2) Create a plan 3) Practice your plan -Who needs prepare for emergencies and the different levels of preparedness you can embrace -How to organize and store important items in case of an emergency - How to distinguish "what sparks joy" vs. "what should I grab in an emergency" - The difference between a grab and go bag vs emergency kit and what is typically in each - The essential items that is often overlooked or left out of kits - The importance of sharing legacy information Cari’s favorite organization tip: Filing paper into throw away, keep, and file Emergency organization tip: Keep everything together and set a reminder on your calendar to make sure everything in the kit is fresh What's sparking the most joy for Cari: Spending time with her kids as they attend college virtually from home Contact Cari via emergencycafe.com (https://www.emergencycafe.com/) and on Instagram @emergencycafe (https://www.instagram.com/emergencycafe/) Download Cari's top emergency preparedness tips here (https://www.dropbox.com/s/jn1tc4z5a5hkuuh/TOP%20TIPS.pdf?dl=0). Exclusively for Spark Joy listeners, enter the code "SPARKJOY10" when shopping on emergencycafe.com (https://www.emergencycafe.com/) Gems: "The Universe knew that this was my path." "The people who hire me are the people that really understand the importance of being prepared." "Bottom line...GET OUT! The joy is going to be that you are alive! Everything can be replaced." "It's fight or flight." The Spark Joy Anniversary Give-A-Way contest prizes! Win one of three bundles consisting of Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up, signed by Marie Kondo, a fifty dollar gift certificate to the KonMari Shop (https://shop.konmari.com) to select your own Joy Sparking gift, and a two-hour Virtual Tidying Session from For the Love of Tidy! Three lucky winners will receive a bundle of all these prizes! To be eligible for all of the prizes above, all you need to do is head over to: www.sparkjoypodcast.com/itunes for detailed instructions on how to leave a review via iTunes. Once there, follow the Apple Podcast instructions to leave us a rating and review in iTunes to help us reach more ears, minds, and hearts. Most important step: Send an email to: contact@sparkjoypodcast.com letting us know you left us a review and what screen name you left it under. This will act as your official entry. Don’t forget this step! It is the only way we can officially log you as entered into the contest. Submit your star rating and review by November 24, 2020. We’ll announce the winners during our season finale “Best of” show that will air on December 1st. **Contest runs from September 1 to November 24, 2020.* Winners will be announced during our Best of 2020 show on December 1, 2020*** You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Cari Butler.
We share four reasons why it’s hard to let go and tips to help you release your possessions that are not serving you anymore with confidence and gratitude. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - What's sparking joy for Karin: Blankets made from recycled sari fabric - What's sparking joy for Kristyn: Cataloging 550 clothing items in my closet using the Stylebook App (https://www.stylebookapp.com/) and her TEDx Talk: Confronting Your Online Order History is the New Self-Care (https://youtu.be/SbgT9Q8_xzs) - Four common reasons it's hard to let things go: - Because it's sentimental - Because just in case I need it "someday" - Because I don't want to be wasteful - Because it's valuable - Emotions that surface that prevent us from letting go: guilt, shame, fear, anger - References to Spark Joy episodes: - Ep 21 | Book Review: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-21-book-review-the-gentle-art-of-swedish-death-cleaning) - Ep 55 | Digitizing Your Sentimental Items with Bonnie Shay (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-55-digitizing-sentimental-items) - Ep 42-44 Sell Your Clutter series (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-42-sell-your-clutter-part-1-luxury-goods-with-the-realreal) - Ep 143 | Quarantine Friendly “Someday” Projects for Today! (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-143-quarantine-friendly-someday-projects-today) Thank you to our newest Spark Joy Club members, at the Joy Sparker Level: - Rachel Maloney - Brian Crimmins Join over 200 serious tidiers who are making 2020 their very last year of being disorganized. We welcome you to extend conversation around taking action, living, and maintaining a tidy lifestyle. The Spark Joy Anniversary Give-A-Way contest prizes! Win one of three bundles consisting of Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up, signed by Marie Kondo, a fifty dollar gift certificate to the KonMari Shop (https://shop.konmari.com) to select your own Joy Sparking gift, and a two-hour Virtual Tidying Session from For the Love of Tidy! Three lucky winners will receive a bundle of all these prizes! To be eligible for all of the prizes above, all you need to do is head over to: www.sparkjoypodcast.com/itunes for detailed instructions on how to leave a review via iTunes. Once there, follow the Apple Podcast instructions to leave us a rating and review in iTunes to help us reach more ears, minds, and hearts. Most important step: Send an email to: contact@sparkjoypodcast.com letting us know you left us a review and what screen name you left it under. This will act as your official entry. Don’t forget this step! It is the only way we can officially log you as entered into the contest. Submit your star rating and review by November 24, 2020. We’ll announce the winners during our season finale “Best of” show that will air on December 1st. **Contest runs from September 1 to November 24, 2020.* Winners will be announced during our Best of 2020 show on December 1, 2020*** You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/)
Luke Reynolds, author of Even More Fantastic Failures!, shares stories of successful people whose past challenges positively impacted their path to success. Luke is a passionate believer in the power of stories to transform lives—especially stories that help us understand that we all fail and flounder sometimes. Luke has been a public-school English teacher at both the secondary and middle school levels, and he currently is an assistant professor of Education at Endicott College. He completed his PhD at Boston College and focuses on teaching, writing, and reading as three crucial paths towards compassion, kindness, and connection. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/konmari-tidying-lesson/tidy-a-z-what-to-expect-from-a-konmari-virtual-tidy/) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - Luke tells us about his book, Even More Fantastic Failures, and how he decided to write about how failure can define our later successes. - We discuss how failure can be an important part of learning who we are and what we want in our lives. - Learn techniques to learn from past failures in order to get on a path to success while tidying. - Hear Karin’s favorite story in the book about President Obama. - How to use failure and setbacks to get back on track. - Learn about the universal experiences of failure that Luke found in common with many of the people he writes about. Luke’s favorite organization tip: Luke recalled the story of Alan Naiman. Alan Naiman was a very modest and humble person, but saved all his life to leave a legacy of millions of dollars to his favorite causes. “Focusing on small moments and simple acts of love and connection can make a big difference in the world and create a profound legacy.” What's sparking the most joy for Luke: “Luke is grateful for his very organized wife! He says he can always tell when she’s been in a room, because it always feels better for her being there. (Wow, what a compliment!) Learn more about Luke and his latest book release, Even More Fantastic Failures, at LukeReynolds.com (https://lukewreynolds.com/) And, exclusively for Spark Joy podcast listeners, Luke is giving away a copy of the hardback edition of his book! To win, be the first to email contact@sparkjoypodcast.com with “Even More Fantastic Failures” in the subject line. Gems: “I know there’s a lot of failure that happens that redirects someone to getting where they want to be.” “Even when people achieved some great thing, it didn’t mean that the struggle is all over.” “All of that path, all of that letting go, prepared us for what was really for us.” “Nothing is wasted, it all matters.” The Spark Joy Anniversary Give-A-Way contest prizes! Win one of three bundles consisting of Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up, signed by Marie Kondo, a fifty dollar gift certificate to the KonMari Shop (https://shop.konmari.com) to select your own Joy Sparking gift, and a two-hour Virtual Tidying Session from For the Love of Tidy! Three lucky winners will receive a bundle of all these prizes! To be eligible for all of the prizes above, all you need to do is head over to: www.sparkjoypodcast.com/itunes for detailed instructions on how to leave a review via iTunes. Once there, follow the Apple Podcast instructions to leave us a rating and review in iTunes to help us reach more ears, minds, and hearts. Most important step: Send an email to: contact@sparkjoypodcast.com letting us know you left us a review and what screen name you left it under. This will act as your official entry. Don’t forget this step! It is the only way we can officially log you as entered into the contest. Submit your star rating and review by November 24, 2020. We’ll announce the winners during our season finale “Best of” show that will air on December 1st. **Contest runs from September 1 to November 24, 2020.* Winners will be announced during our Best of 2020 show on December 1, 2020*** You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Luke Reynolds.
Spark Joy Club member Jennyfer Vargas-Fernandez joins us from Texas to share her KonMari journey. We’re shining the light on all of the tidying progress our Club members have made while listening to Spark Joy Podcast and leaning on the community. Jennyfer Vargas-Fernandez has been a member of The Spark Joy Club since January 2020 and has worked with a KonMari Consultant in Houston, Texas. Her goal in joining The Club was to finish her KonMari tidying journey, once and for all. Jennyfer is a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse in The Woodlands, Texas. She is currently working on her Master of Science degree in Nursing Administration. She is married with two daughters ages 9 and 2. She enjoys spending time with her family, bike riding, and singing. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/konmari-tidying-lesson/tidy-a-z-what-to-expect-from-a-konmari-virtual-tidy/) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - What motivated Jennyfer to get tidy - How Jennyfer managed her family, KonMari event and work on the front lines of the pandemic - The most important tools Jennyfer depended on while completing her tidying festival - Why hiring a KonMari Consultant to meet her mid-way through her journey worked out very well for Jennyfer! She worked with Ashley and Jane at Simply Maven (https://www.simplymavenhtx.com). Ashley is featured in Episode 69 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-69-konmari-fitness-ashley-barber) of Spark Joy - Jennyfer's favorte episodes of Spark Joy: 69 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-69-konmari-fitness-ashley-barber), 74 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-74-happiness-joy-order-gretchen-rubin), and 131 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-131-getting-things-done-with-david-allen). Jennyfer’s favorite tidying tip: “Do it now!” What's sparking the most joy for Jennyfer: “Riding my new bike!” Parting words of wisdom: “Don’t be hard on yourself. Go ahead and get that help!” Gems: “We just filled everything up and said GO GO GO!” “I had a closet full of clothes that I had just never worn before... it was quite a shock to put it all on the bed and see how much was there.” “I renamed my junk drawer to my everything drawer because of Kristyn!” “What really kept me going was the influence it had on my kids.” The Spark Joy Anniversary Give-A-Way contest prizes! Win one of three bundles consisting of Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up, signed by Marie Kondo, a fifty dollar gift certificate to the KonMari Shop (https://shop.konmari.com) to select your own Joy Sparking gift, and a two-hour Virtual Tidying Session from For the Love of Tidy! Three lucky winners will receive a bundle of all these prizes! To be eligible for all of the prizes above, all you need to do is head over to: www.sparkjoypodcast.com/itunes for detailed instructions on how to leave a review via iTunes. Once there, follow the Apple Podcast instructions to leave us a rating and review in iTunes to help us reach more ears, minds, and hearts. Most important step: Send an email to: contact@sparkjoypodcast.com letting us know you left us a review and what screen name you left it under. This will act as your official entry. Don’t forget this step! It is the only way we can officially log you as entered into the contest. Submit your star rating and review by November 24, 2020. We’ll announce the winners during our season finale “Best of” show that will air on December 1st. **Contest runs from September 1 to November 24, 2020.* Winners will be announced during our Best of 2020 show on December 1, 2020*** You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Jennyfer Vargas Fernandez.
KonMari Consultant Ivanka Siolkowsky shares how her love of minimalism and environmentalism intersects with KonMari and her mental health advocacy. Our guest today is Ivanka Siolkowsky. Ivanka is a former Elementary School Teacher whose life was transformed when she began learning the many benefits of minimalism and organization! Although she was always considered a tidy individual, after decluttering, and applying minimalism to her surroundings, it was as if the pieces of her life puzzle all fell into place. It is because of these life-altering improvements that Ivanka decided to become a full time Professional Organizer - to help others find that same inner peace in their daily lives! She is a Master KonMari Consultant with The Tidy Moose, which is based in Toronto, Canada. How Ivanka went from KonMari reader to trainee practically over night Spark Joy podcast episodes about minimalism: 7 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-7-design-and-the-future-of-minimalism-with-lloyd-alter), 34 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-34-incremental-minimalism-with-stephanie-seferian), 39 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-39-closet-joy-part-2-build-your-capsule-wardrobe-with-courtney-carver), and 119 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-119-minimalist-shopping-habits-spark-joy-sarit-sela) Ivanka's take on minimalism and how it shows up in her work and life How Ivanka's shopping habits weighed down her mental health and was the catalyst for a year of no shopping How Ivanka determines the number of things to keep in her home and an inspiring TEDx Talk: "How many towels do you need?" (https://www.ted.com/talks/rose_lounsbury_how_many_towels_do_you_need?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare) Ways Ivanka adopted a zero waste lifestyle over the last two years and her favorite recycling tip The blogger (https://www.businessinsider.com/zero-waste-woman-2016-5) that fit a year's worth of waste in one jar How organizing her classroom had a direct impact on Ivanka's mental health and her student's ability to learn What's sparking the most joy for Ivanka: Practicing gratitude Ivanka's favorite organizing tip: Organizing in rainbow order (red, organge, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet) What's sparking the most joy for Ivanka: Practicing gratitude Touch base with Ivanka on Instagram: @tidymoose (https://www.instagram.com/tidymoose/) Gems: "Not just surrounding yourself with things that spark joy, but surrounding yourself with only the things that you need." "There is a huge physical weight having these items around." "I really had to focus on what joy meant to me, not who I was trying to impress." "The less you have the less you have to focus on organizing and keeping organized." "Only 10% of what we donate ends up on the floor of the donation center." "The more I do it the better I feel and the more money I have in the bank." "When I work with my clients I'm really trying to help them get their life back from a mental health standpoint." "I've got everything that I need and nothing that I don't." The Spark Joy Anniversary Give-A-Way contest prizes! Win one of three bundles consisting of Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up, signed by Marie Kondo, a fifty dollar gift certificate to the KonMari Shop (https://shop.konmari.com) to select your own Joy Sparking gift, and a two-hour Virtual Tidying Session from For the Love of Tidy! Three lucky winners will receive a bundle of all these prizes! To be eligible for all of the prizes above, all you need to do is head over to: www.sparkjoypodcast.com/itunes for detailed instructions on how to leave a review via iTunes. Once there, follow the Apple Podcast instructions to leave us a rating and review in iTunes to help us reach more ears, minds, and hearts. Most important step: Send an email to: contact@sparkjoypodcast.com letting us know you left us a review and what screen name you left it under. This will act as your official entry. Don’t forget this step! It is the only way we can officially log you as entered into the contest. Submit your star rating and review by November 24, 2020. We’ll announce the winners during our season finale “Best of” show that will air on December 1st. **Contest runs from September 1 to November 24, 2020.* Winners will be announced during our Best of 2020 show on December 1, 2020*** You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Ivanka Siolkowsky.
KonMari Consultant Kadra Pixton joins us to share how she tidied her family of seven with the help of another consultant, which inspired her to become one herself. Kadra loves helping overwhelmed families transform their homes into peaceful spaces that facilitate connection. She is a Certified KonMari Consultant as well as Mama to 5 young daughters ages 3-10. She is a writer, an artist, and she loves exploring nature near her home in the Pacific Northwest. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/konmari-tidying-lesson/tidy-a-z-what-to-expect-from-a-konmari-virtual-tidy/) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - How Kadra’s home went from a “disaster” to Joy Sparking! - Managing the challenge of 5 children, a job and a busy home. - Kadra’s work with a KonMari consultant using the Marathon Method-doing the tidying festival within a very short amount of time. - Why Kadra decided to become a KonMari consultant. - How Kadra brings joy to her clients in unexpected ways. - Kadra’s tips for tidying with kids. - How to set a spatial limitation on kid’s belongings. Kadra's favorite organizing tip: Everyone should have a power spot. Create a space that you control and maintain. If you have a space that’s just yours, a small spot that energizes you, it can begin to spread throughout your entire home. What's sparking the most joy for Kadra: Simplicity-the pandemic has forced us to KonMari our time and our relationships. We have become more thoughtful about the time we spend and who we spend it with, because we had to. It has helped us think more clearly. Kadra's parting words of wisdom: Make the investment in yourself-find an accountability partner OR better yet, consider a life-changing experience with a KonMari consultant. You can find Kadra on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/sparkjoyportland/?ref=py_c) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kadrapixton.konmariconsultant/) Gems: “We did the KonMari marathon 7 hours a day for 9 days with a KonMari consultant!” “There’s a lot of fear over not having enough lately, but if we focus on abundance and love, we will have what we need.” “It’s important for the parents to do the process first. Because then you will understand the method more and will be less likely to get overwhelmed.” The Spark Joy Anniversary Give-A-Way contest prizes! Win one of three bundles consisting of Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up, signed by Marie Kondo, a fifty dollar gift certificate to the KonMari Shop (https://shop.konmari.com) to select your own Joy Sparking gift, and a two-hour Virtual Tidying Session from For the Love of Tidy! Three lucky winners will receive a bundle of all these prizes! To be eligible for all of the prizes above, all you need to do is head over to: www.sparkjoypodcast.com/reviews for detailed instructions on how to leave a review via iTunes. Once there, follow the Apple Podcast instructions to leave us a rating and review in iTunes to help us reach more ears, minds, and hearts. Most important step: Send an email to: contact@sparkjoypodcast.com letting us know you left us a review and what screen name you left it under. This will act as your official entry. Don’t forget this step! It is the only way we can officially log you as entered into the contest. Submit your star rating and review by November 24, 2020. We’ll announce the winners during our season finale “Best of” show that will air on December 1st. **Contest runs from September 1 to November 24, 2020.* Winners will be announced during our Best of 2020 show on December 1, 2020*** You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Kadra Pixton.
Melissa Rappaport Schifman, author of Building a Sustainable Home joins us to discuss the impact a green home has on our health, wealth, and soul. Our guest today is Melissa Rappaport Schifman. Melissa is the founder of Green Intention LLC, where she writes, speaks, and advises clients on healthier and more sustainable homes and workplaces. She has her MBA and MA in Public Policy from the University of Chicago and lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her husband and two daughters. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/konmari-tidying-lesson/tidy-a-z-what-to-expect-from-a-konmari-virtual-tidy/) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: Melissa's personal and professional green home journey How Melissa defines green building and sustainable home The benefits to moving into a more sustainable home environment on your health, wealth, and soul Busting the myth that a sustainable home always costs more - the longer term impact of green living on our lives and the planet The lifestyle and mindset change required to live more sustainability and how it intersects with getting organized The aspects of a sustainable home that you'll never see Melissa’s favorite home improvement tip: Filter your water. What sparks joy for Melissa Decarbonizing her home. EXCLUSIVELY for Spark Joy listeners: email us at contact@sparkjoypodcast.com with interest in receiving a copy of "Building a Sustainable Home" and a 30 min. cost benefit analysis with Melissa to think through a sustainable home improvement project Gems: “If we don't take care of the earth we don't get to drink, eat, or breath." "Start with your own home. It's the one thing you have control over." "Every action does make a difference." "For our health, our wealth, and our soul." "Clean water, clean air, and clean house." You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Melissa Rappaport Schifman.
*Spark Joy podcast is THREE years old! * In celebration of our anniversary enter to win one of three prize bundles of three great gifts each to mark this major milestone. Win one of three bundles consisting of Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up, signed by Marie Kondo, a fifty dollar gift certificate to the KonMari Shop (https://shop.konmari.com) to select your own Joy Sparking gift, AND a two-hour Virtual Tidying Session from For the Love of Tidy. Enter before November 24, 2020 for your chance to win! Details on how to enter below. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoy_podcast. In this episode, you’ll enjoy: Spark Joy podcast has been downloaded over 2.3 million times! At this point in our first year, we had just hit a quarter of a million downloads, last year we hit 1.5 million, so this has been quite a year for growing our audience. Not only is Spark Joy two years old, but this is also our 148th episode! Thank you to our listeners for all your support and encouragement. Our goal for the show remains to introduce guests to our audience who have interesting perspectives and inspiring journeys related to organizing and living a life of joy. So far, we have interviewed nearly 110 guests and presented over 44 episodes focusing on KonMari specific topics. This year, we have also presented four episodes related to the pandemic on staying safe, healthy and managing during this difficult time. We are so grateful to be able to help each other during this time. Last year we launched The Spark Joy Club on Patreon and the response has been amazing! We hoped our listeners would consider joining, but we never imagined we would now be 200 members strong, supporting each other along their tidying journeys. A special welcome and Thank You to our newest Spark Joy Club members: * Christine Mundis * Tina from Berkeley * Sarah Laubacher * Katherine Grosskopf * Kelsey Ross * Talia Saunderson * Inken Brough Thank you for your support! The Spark Joy Anniversary Give-A-Way contest prizes! Win one of three bundles consisting of Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up, signed by Marie Kondo, a fifty dollar gift certificate to the KonMari Shop (https://shop.konmari.com) to select your own Joy Sparking gift, and a two-hour Virtual Tidying Session from For the Love of Tidy! Three lucky winners will receive a bundle of all these prizes! To be eligible for all of the prizes above, all you need to do is head over to: www.sparkjoypodcast.com/reviews for detailed instructions on how to leave a review via iTunes. Once there, follow the Apple Podcast instructions to leave us a rating and review in iTunes to help us reach more ears, minds, and hearts. Most important step: Send an email to: contact@sparkjoypodcast.com letting us know you left us a review and what screen name you left it under. This will act as your official entry. Don’t forget this step! It is the only way we can officially log you as entered into the contest. Submit your star rating and review by November 24, 2020. We’ll announce the winners during our season finale “Best of” show that will air on December 1rd. **Contest runs from September 1 to November 24, 2020.* Winners will be announced during our Best of 2019 show on December 3, 2019.*** You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy
Scout Sobel joins us to discuss mental health and creating a life that sparks joy while facing symptoms that work against your serenity. Scout started Scout's Agency with an emphasis in podcast PR. Most of her clients are women and she loves helping them find their voice in podcasting and other media. This did not come without her own trials and tribulations. Scout has been living with a severe case of bipolar disorder for 14 years. She once was unable to hold a job, go to school, or function in today's society. These experiences led her to host her own podcast, SCOUT, a podcast about mental health with a dose of entrepreneurship. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/konmari-tidying-lesson/tidy-a-z-what-to-expect-from-a-konmari-virtual-tidy/) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - Scout’s journey to entrepreneurship and branding in podcasting and other media spaces with an emphasis on helping others find their voices in her PR business - Learn about Scout’s mental health diagnosis. You’ll learn about bipolar disorder: what it means, and what it doesn’t - How just looking for help can start the journey toward wellness, even if you aren’t feeling much hope in the moment - The ways that Scout brings joy into her work life - How organization has helped Scout make her work life work - How to find a good therapist Scout’s favorite tidying tip: “Look at something in your life, it can be anything, and ask yourself the yes or no question, ‘Does it bring you joy?’ if it doesn’t, it’s out. Set that as the standard for your life.” What sparks joy for Scout “I have been able to connect with women and have conversations around things that really mean something to people while also connecting with other women who are out there doing incredible things and spreading incredible messages.” You can find Scout on Instagram: @scoutsobel And be sure to check out her podcast: Scout on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scout/id1505252696) Gems: “Everything goes into a calendar. Every little thing: every call, every task, every email I need to send..I don’t want to have to remember anything at all and I don’t want to think about what I have to do until the day before.” “I just write, write, write until I can drive the negative energy out of me.” “Be clear on what your goals are for the future.” “This is your life, these are the cards that you are dealt and you can take responsibility for your recovery.” You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Scout Sobel.
Tara Latta shares how working with For the Love of Tidy for 17 hours enhanced her KonMari tidying experience and instantly impacted her health, relationships, and career. Tara Latta is Kristyn's client, a For the Love of Tidy Graduate of Tidy. They've tidied for 15 hours over a four months plus a recent two hour Virtual Tidy used to address sentimental items. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/konmari-tidying-lesson/tidy-a-z-what-to-expect-from-a-konmari-virtual-tidy/) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - What initially inspired Tara to head down the KonMari path and find a "magic bullet" organizing solution - What led Tara to move from DIY decluttering to hiring Kristyn/For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/organizing-services/) - Tara's small space (1,000 sq ft Chicago high rise) and her favorite storage boxes - Tara's vision and anchoring word "spacious" - How reframing Tara's narrative around paper help free her to complete the process - Moments where Tara felt blocked or ready to give up, that were remedied by finding community in The Spark Joy Club (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy), Reddit, Discord, and Saya Hillman's Cross it Off Day (https://macncheeseproductions.com/offering/cross-if-off-day-a-no-excuses-event/) - The questions Tara would ask herself when she felt overwhelmed: - Is there too much clutter out for this round of sorting? - Is the workspace clean? - Am I maintaining the categories that are finished? - New habits that emerged after decluttering - How KonMari impacted Tara's relationship with her weight, family, and career path - What it was like to tidy with a KonMari Consultant in-home and virtually as Tara transitioned to quarantine at home - Tara's advice for those on the fence about hiring a professional home organizer to help them dig out and choose joy What sparks joy for Tara Summer in Chicago! Tara's apartment and journey was also featured in Bloomberg: Purging Your Stuff Is the New Conspicuous Consumption (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-10/marie-kondo-tidying-inside-the-world-of-konmari) Gems: "Because I had started KonMari and stopped at the paper category several times over the years, I accepted I really needed support and accountability." "The process took me nine months, so I like to tell people I birthed a home of joy." "Everything has a home and everything I see brings me joy." "There is space within the space." "As you let go of items that not longer serve you, you make the physical and mental space to become who you want to be." "Every session I felt motivated and inspired with nuggets of wisdom and customized ideas of how to sort through and organize my belongings." You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Tara Latta.
Kristina Browning, home functionality coach, shares tips to help you mold, craft, and shape your home to your family's values and needs. Kristina is a licensed Realtor in Portland, Oregon. She is also a Home Functionality Coach and Podcaster. Her passion is helping people create a home that thrives, not just for today, but for the long haul. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/konmari-tidying-lesson/tidy-a-z-what-to-expect-from-a-konmari-virtual-tidy/) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - How Kristina became interested in the concept of home space design - What's motivating home owners these days and what to consider when you're thinking about making a change in your home- renovation, re-decorating, tidying, or moving - How to make the most of the home you want with the space you have - How to make renovations part of the fun of home ownership instead of a chore - Surefire ways to add value to your home - Simple upgrades that will make your home spark joy for you - Learn about Hygge. Kristina finds this philosophy very inspiring The Little Book of Hygge-Danish Secrets to Happy Living (https://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Hygge-Danish-Secrets/dp/0062658808) Kristina's favorite tidying tip: Buy the storage solution for the gift you are giving-consider that as part of your gift as well! For example, a pretty box for jewelry, or a lovely planter for a plant. What sparks joy for Kristina: Vertical grow wall. It sounds amazing! Read about them here: New York Times: Vertical Gardens (https://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/06/garden/06vertical.html) You can find Kristina over at spaceandreason.com (https://Spaceandreason.com/) and on Instagram at @spaceandreason Check out her podcast: Home Space and Reason (https://homespaceandreason.podbean.com) Gems "I ask my clients what their passions are and if the home is supporting those passions and those values." "Take bite size pieces of a project without getting overwhelmed." "Plants humanize our surroundings." You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Kristina Browning.
Hippie Haven Podcast: How To Live An Ethical + Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.My guest today is Kristyn Ivey founder of For the Love of Tidy. She is Chicago's first platinum certified KonMari consultant. Kristyn is dedicated to teaching busy families, professionals, and creative entrepreneurs, how to let go of stuff and attract a truly abundant life. Educated in both engineering and interior design, Kristyn applies her project management background and innate creativity to transform homes with order and style all in harmony with the KonMari method, dedicated to Marie Kondo's mission to inspire the world, to choose joy. Kristyn helps clients declutter their way to becoming graduates of tidy and masters of life. Today, we talk about how to start the decluttering process, how clearing out your space saves you both time and money, and how to sustainably declutter during the COVID pandemic let's get started.The Hippie Haven Podcast is hosted by Callee - a zero waste activist & business owner. Formerly a translator for the US Navy, Callee was honorably discharged as a conscientious objector in 2017 following an episode of severe depression & alcoholism fueled by not living in alignment with her core values. That same year, at age 23, she started Bestowed Essentials, a handmade line of eco-friendly beauty & home products that are now stocked in over 100 stores around the US & Canada. Callee began hosting this free podcast in August 2018, as well as speaking at events and teaching educational workshops across the country, as part of her life mission to arm you with the knowledge & tools you need to spark positive change in your community. In December 2019, she opened The Hippie Haven in Rapid City, South Dakota - a zero waste retail store & community space with a little free library - the first of its kind in the state. Follow along on Instagram - @ahippieinavan & @hippiehavenshop & @bestowedessentialsShop zero waste home goods at www.hippiehavenshop.comRead podcast transcripts at www.hippiehavenpodcast.com
Greg McKeown, author of Essentialism: The disciplined Pursuit of Less joins us to discuss how his philosophy can complement your KonMari journey. Our guest Greg McKeown has dedicated his career to discovering why some people and teams break through to the next level—and others don’t. His New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” has frequently been the #1 Time Management book on Amazon. The book challenges core assumptions about achievement to get to the essence of what really drives success. Greg also hosts a podcast called Essentialism with Greg McKeown (https://gregmckeown.com/podcast/). We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/konmari-tidying-lesson/tidy-a-z-what-to-expect-from-a-konmari-virtual-tidy/) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - The personal and professional, experiences that led Greg begin to pursuit the essential - Essentialism boiled down - Essentialism's connection to our personal energy management - How to build life by design instead of default - Essentialism's impact on Greg's family culture of "resounding yes" clarity - The difference between Essentialism and "No-ism" - The first episode of Essentialism podcast with Greg's wife Anna (https://omny.fm/shows/essentialism-with-greg-mckeown/anna-mckeown-on-the-birth-of-essentialism) - The short cut to Essentialism and how it impacts projects at home - How to explain Essentialism to children - How to journal like an essentialist - Greg's tips for reevaluating what's essential as we navigate this pandemic - Essentialism 21 Day Challenge (https://gregmckeown.com/workshop/) Greg's favorite tidying/productivity tip: Discard one thing right now. What sparks joy for Greg: Making a list of twenty things that spark joy for you. You can find Greg over at essentialism.com (https://gregmckeown.com/) and sign up for the 21 day challenge. Gems "[Essentialism] is the anecdote to the undisciplined pursuit of more." "Non-essentialism is a con...it doesn't deliver." "I want to do the right things, at the right time, for the right reasons." "Anything less than 90% important is at least questioned, or in fact entirely discarded." "Essentialism is about becoming more of who you really are and less and less of who you really aren't." "Is it essential?" "Protect the asset." "You can design essential activities to be fun or you can design them to be awful." You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Greg McKeown.
"When you shift your focus to what you want to keep, it's a much more interesting exercise and not as stressful." –Kristyn Ivey On this episode of the Plan Simple Meals Podcast, I’m really excited to talk with Kristyn Ivey, a professional organizer and certified KonMari consultant about organizing and decluttering. Decluttering and organizing is about examining the things we surround ourselves with. While a lot of us want a decluttered and organized house, getting there feels daunting and like a huge chore. We talk about remembering the benefits of a decluttered space, and Kristyn points out that the KonMari method gives permission to keep what you want (and let go of the things you don’t—but the focus is what you want to keep). The process starts with examining your ideal lifestyle and living environment, with questions like: What is your why? What do you love? How do you want your home to feel? How do you want it to look? What would your life be like if it were clutter-free? We talk about: Planning your tidying event, keeping in mind three things: the size of your home, the level of clutter, the pace of your decision making Working with other people’s priorities and conversations about decisions Digging in and making decisions instead of doing a little tidying here and there Do the whole process for yourself and focus on your own stuff before you even think about kid’s or partner’s stuff How the process changes your consumption patterns Adjusting the KonMari method order (clothes, books, papers, miscellaneous, sentimental items) to fit your current needs—start with what is causing you stress BIO Kristyn Ivey, is a professional organizer who is dedicated to teaching busy families, professionals, and creative entrepreneurs how to let go of “stuff” and attract a truly abundant life. She’s the founder of For the Love of Tidy. With over 1000 hours of tidying experience, she’s been featured in Good Morning America, Bloomberg, HuffPost, Vox, and the Chicago Sun Times, with live appearances on ABC7, FOX32, Windy City Live, and more. She also co-hosts the weekly podcast Spark Joy celebrating the transformative power that comes from surrounding yourself with joy. She is also the author of the #1 Amazon Best Seller The Tidy Home Joy Journal and regularly chats about clutter with packed audiences, eager to shift their understanding of what it means to be organized in their home and life. LINKS https://fortheloveoftidy.com/ Spark Joy podcastThe Tidy Home Joy JournalMore on the KonMarie Method from the Plan Simple Podcast Doable Changes from this episode: THINK ABOUT YOUR WHY. Before you start going through your stuff, set aside time to think about why you are doing this. Get clear on your ideal lifestyle and living environment. Ask yourself: What do I love? How do I want my home to feel? How do I want it to look? What would my life be like if it were clutter-free? SCHEDULE YOUR TIDYING EVENT. Commit to digging deep and doing the work in large chunks. Think about 3–5 hour tidying moments. Put 6 of these on your calendar. Plan for what you will tackle during each. (KonMari method usually moves through categories in order—clothes, books, papers, miscellaneous, and sentimental). WORK WITH WHAT YOU CAN HANDLE. If you’ve read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, you know that it suggests pulling everything that is in a category out at the same time, (so for example, pulling out all of your clothes from every closet and bin and drawer. Kristyn recommends working with what you can handle and saving your energy for decision making. So doing all the books on one level of your house, rather than moving them all into one central space. Be realistic about what you can go through in a given tidying “moment.” Get Access to the Art of 90 Days » This episode is an excerpt from the Art of 90 days, where 25+ experts in wellness, mindfulness, relationships, parenting, decluttering, and entrepreneurship share how to reach specific goals in 90 days. Check out how to get access to all the talks, plus 3 AMAZING bonuses here »
This episode will help you catch up! If your circumstances allow, now is a GREAT time to get things done during this difficult season, so we can land on our feet on the other side. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - What's sparking joy for Karin: Outdoor dining - What's sparking joy for Kristyn: TEDxNorthbrookLibrary | Saturday, August 1 | RSVP here (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/event/virtual-tedxnorthbrooklibrary/) - We previously address "someday" tasks and unfinished business in Spark Joy episode 115 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-115-someday-aspirational-and-unfinished-business) Top “someday” turned “today” projects that our clients frequently uncover during their tidying event: - Post-KonMari "Act Now" pile - Selling - Spark Joy episodes 42-44 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-42-sell-your-clutter-part-1-luxury-goods-with-the-realreal) - Mending, cleaning, fixing - Spark Joy episode 29 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-29-tidy-vs-clean) and 125 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-125-spring-cleaning-joy-with-marcela-barraza-of-mb-green-cleaning) - Shredding, throwing away, recycling, donating, gifting - Spark Joy episode 89 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-89-behind-the-scenes-with-1800gotjunk) and 132 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-132-where-does-all-the-stuff-go-secondhand-author-adam-minter) - Read Someday Books - Spark Joy episodes 57 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-57-konmari-books-category-building-a-library-of-joy) and 75 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-75-exploring-the-konmari-book-controversy-with-robin-mitchell-cranfield) - Unsubscribe from Mailing List - Spark Joy episode 45 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-45-konmari-paper-category-cutting-paper-clutter) - Digital Clutter: Files from old laptop/camera/external drive & email inbox - Spark Joy episodes 54 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-54-productive-digital-clutter-free-life-yes-saya-hillman) and 109 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-109-book-review-digital-minimalism-cal-newport) - Sentimental items: photos, scrapbooks, albums - Spark Joy episode 55 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-55-digitizing-sentimental-items) - Aspirational hobbies (gardening, cooking, knitting, sewing, writing, etc.) - Home Improvement Projects & Gardening - check out nine episodes about how KonMari intersects with design in our Spark Joy Podcast Episode Map/Listening Guide (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DtAQgrscJjM6QeZfcY_nL_QkxHanocjCRB9w9yb3p5s/edit?usp=sharing) You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/)
Spark Joy Club member Jen Kobrick joins us from Florida to share her KonMari journey. This year, we’re trying something new. We’re bringing on listeners from our Spark Joy Club for a special Member Spotlight! We’re dedicating a few episodes to shine the light on all of the tidying progress our Spark Joy Club members have made while listening to Spark Joy Podcast and leaning on the community. Jen Kobrick is a homeschooling mom to two delightful little people and the wife of a space geek in central Florida. She loves adventure, travel, scuba diving, spending time in nature, ballet, and knitting. Her other passion is supporting parents in finding more joy and connection in family relationships as a Holistic Family Consultant with The Consciously Parenting Project. Jen has been a Spark Joy Club Member for the past 6 months and is now officially done with her items and her entire family has nearly completed their KonMari tidying journey, once and for all. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - What made Jen decide that she and her family was ready for her Konmari journey How Jen approached her Tidying Festival with two small kids and a busy family The layout of her home and the challenges she faced in managing the categories Learning about some of the things that worked didn’t work as she got organized Some misconceptions that stood in her way and how she overcame the pursuit of perfection to work toward her vision for her home. Jen’s inspiring and joyful hints for making your KonMari journey work for you and your home Jen’s favorite KonMari tips: Consider hiring a “Mother’s helper”: a sitter or care giver who can entertain the kids while you are tidying. Do super small subcategories when you have small children and cannot devote a large period of time. What sparks joy for Jen: “My kids!” “The joyful new design changes that we have made in our bedroom space inspired by our KonMari journey.” Gems: “Leave the kid’s stuff aside. It is much easier if you do your things first.” “Support can come in many forms.” “Let the things that bring you joy become the lens of your life.” “It’s not about the stuff” “I was looking for a clean counter, but instead I got in touch with my authentic self.” You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Jen Kobrick.
Brother-sister tidying duo Sheila and Kevin Carroll share the lessons they learned while spending over 20 days organizing Kevin's home in Connecticut. Kevin is a game inventor and Spark Joy podcast fan from Connecticut. His sister Sheila is a certified KonMari Consultant with Moreganize in Vancouver who helps people find more happiness in their life by organizing their homes and workplaces. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/konmari-tidying-lesson/tidy-a-z-what-to-expect-from-a-konmari-virtual-tidy/) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - How a move from California to Singapore sparked Sheila's interest in the simplicity and led to her becoming a certified KonMari Consultant - How Kevin's crowded dresser planted the organizing seed that led him to call on her sister for help - How Sheila and Kevin tidied for a total of 20 days, with Sheila traveling from Vancouver to Connecticut - The size and scope of Kevin's home/project in his Connecticut cottage - Kevin's vision: get rid of the clutter and lighten up his stress level - The pros and cons when it comes to tidying with family members - How organizing KonMari style impacted other areas of Kevin's life more broadly - How tidying has impacted their brother-sister relationship - How Sheila's work with her brother impacted her work with clients Sheila's favorite tidying tip: 70% is full Kevin's favorite tidying tip: What do I want to keep rather than what do I want to get rid of. Put felt pads on the bottom of appliances so they slide easily on countertops What sparks joy for Sheila: Gardening What sparks joy for Kevin: Inventing a new game with his son To connect with Sheila Carrol, visit moreganize.ca (https://www.moreganize.ca/) and on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/moreganize123/) To connect with Kevin and learn more about TENZI visit ilovetenzi.com (https://ilovetenzi.com/) Exclusively for Spark Joy Listeners: Sheila and Kevin are offering a TEN-TEN special! 10% off a Morganize session PLUS a FREE game of TENZI! Gems: "Only take it if you love it or you need it. "I called clutter my kryptonite. It just paralyzed me." "When I work with a client, you get a combination of gentle and powerful." "By having less clutter around, I just feel more efficient with my time I'm not caught up in looking for things and getting frustrated I can't find them." "I'm now much more conscious about what comes into the house than I was before." "Going through the process brings up lots of stories...our experiences growing up and what we've shared." You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guests: Kevin Carroll and Sheila Carroll.
Jeannie Stith-Mawhinney of Color Guru helps us shop efficiently by understanding what colors work best for us in our KonMari wardrobe. Jeannie is obsessed with helping real women look and feel amazing in their clothes. She is the founder and CEO of Color Guru, where she helps women create the wardrobe of their dreams by analyzing their hair, skin, and eye color in order to give them their ideal color palette for clothing. She teaches an online course called "Style Secrets for Everyday Women." Jeannie is a wife and mother of two girls in Arden, DE. Her work has been featured on the Design Mom blog, This Organized Life Podcast, and Philadelphia Style magazine. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://10to8.com/book/fortheloveoftidy/189638) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - Learning what a color palette is all about and how it can help you find more joy in your wardrobe - Can a color palette help you in your KonMari journey? Yes! - How Jeannie became the Color Guru and how she works with her clients - What are the different color “families” and how do they differ? - Jeannie and Kristyn go in depth about the revelations Kristyn learned from her own color consultation with the Color Guru - Discover new ideas and great tips for how to make your colors work for you Jeannie's favorite tidying tip: “I have arranged my clothes in order of color instead of type. I love that my colors all work together.” *If you follow Jeannie's suggestion that you should only buy things that work with things already in your closet, this will help you easily pull outfits together! What sparks joy for Jeannie: Jeannie has been thrilled with her blooming Peonies in her garden this year. To connect with Jeannie, you can find her at YourColorGuru.com (https://yourcolorguru.com/aff/11/) And, she’s on Instagram @yourcolorguru (https://www.instagram.com/yourcolorguru/) Just for Spark Joy Listeners: The Color Guru is offering you 10% off of any color consultation or gift color consultation! The coupon code to use is “SparkJoy”. Gems: "It’s not our fault that we have trouble knowing what works for us colorwise, we are all just guessing." "Wow, I don’t wear these colors, but they are in my home." "We get so many messages about what we should want to buy, that we stop trusting our own intuition." "Understanding your shape and style is important as well. Color and style all work together" "Does this purchase work with at least five other things in my closet?" You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Jeannie Stith-Mawhinney .
Today’s KonMari Quick Tips episode is about having Safe Summer Fun in 2020. Summer means fun outdoor activities, events, markets, vacations and an easier, more relaxed way of life. At least-that’s what summer usually is all about. But, this is a summer like no other for most of us. No matter where you are in the world, it’s likely that you’ll be much more mindful about where you’re going and how you’re spending your time. If you are looking for ideas, this episode is for you! We want to hear from you. Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Head over to Apple podcasts to subscribe and review the show, which helps us reach others along their tidying journeys. To extend your tidying experience, you can join the Spark Joy Club! Visit sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Join the Club (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy)” to become a member of the Spark Joy Community or join us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. KonMari Quick Tips: 1. Be mindful of good, preventative actions that will keep you and your family safe. 2. Explore your Vision for a safe Summer. Let your vision be your guide! 3. Look into Thrillist.com (https://www.thrillist.com) and consider one of their local newsletters for up to date activities-virtual and in person. Karin loves the NYC newsletter that arrives every Friday morning. You can select your own town to get one just for you! 4. Learn a new skill. Kristyn recommends: - Dabble (https://dabble.co/) - I Can't Podcast - virtual workshop on July 9 (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-cant-podcast-registration-109048585254?aff=ebdssbeac) 5. Share your voice in your community. Check out virtual town hall and city hall meetings and get involved. Most are virtual now and it’s an easy way to know what is going on. 6. Find your favorite musical artist online. Many of them are hosting virtual events on Instagram and YouTube. (examples: @dnice (https://www.instagram.com/dnice/) and @verzuztv (https://www.instagram.com/verzuztv/) 7. Explore your local parks and nature centers. Bonus points for visiting ones you have never been to before. 8. Consider getting into one of your “someday” activities. Have you always wanted to start painting or cross-stitch? What about catching up on your reading or movie list? Maybe explore new methods of photo organizing (see Spark Joy Episode 55 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-55-digitizing-sentimental-items). 9. Support your local businesses! They need you and will be glad to welcome you back. 10. Begin that big organization or home renovation project you have always wanted to do. You may have a better idea of how your home can best serve you and your family now, and this would be a great time to make changes that will bring you more joy at home We are pleased to introduce the following new member of The Spark Joy Club, joining at the Joy Sparker level: Welcome! Jessica Shepard Join over 180 serious Tidiers who are making 2020 their very last year of being disorganized. We welcome you to extended conversation around taking action, living, and maintaining a tidy lifestyle. Please join the conversation by visiting sparkjoypodcast.com and selecting Join the Club You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy
She's Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
This week in the guest chair we have For the Love of Tidy’s founder, Kristyn Ivey, is a professional organizer who is dedicated to teaching busy families, professionals, and creative entrepreneurs how to let go of “stuff” and attract a truly abundant life. With over 1000 hours of tidying experience, she’s been featured in Bloomberg, HuffPost, Vox, and the Chicago Sun Times, with live appearances on WGN, ABC7, FOX32, Windy City Live, and more. She also co-hosts the weekly podcast Spark Joy celebrating the transformative power that comes from surrounding yourself with joy. Dedicated to the KonMari mission, developed by Marie Kondo to inspire the world to choose joy, Kristyn helps clients declutter their way to becoming Graduates of Tidy and masters of life. Connect with Kristen: https://fortheloveoftidy.com Register for: Time to Elevate Masterclass Part 1: Register here Time to Elevate Masterclass Part 2:Register Here Join my She’s Got Drive Facebook Group - and share with other women with drive. And join my Tuesday Trainings on creating a life you love. She's Got Drive Journals: buy it on Amazon here You will love 30 Days of Gratitude -Making Every Day Count If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU: To sign up for my Daily Love Notes❤️ coming into your inbox – sending loving messages every day to help us all stay grounded in these extraordinary times. In the space of social distancing let us do the work to deepen our connection. Click here shirleymcalpine.com/love SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud Connect with me through Social Media FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Community Page INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_ To go to the She's Got Drive Facebook page WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/
Marni Jameson, author and columnist, joins us to discuss the difficult, emotional journey of downsizing your home or your aging parents' home. Marni is a nationally syndicated columnist, author, journalist, TV guest, speaker and America’s most-loved home and lifestyle expert. Her weekly column “At Home with Marni Jameson” appears in papers nationwide reaching millions of readers. An award-winning journalist, Marni is also the author of five books, including Downsizing the Family Home and Downsizing the Blended Home. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://10to8.com/book/fortheloveoftidy/189638) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - The personal event that sparked Marni's interest in writing about the process of downsizing her family's home - Where to start when it comes to downsizing and the emotions attached with the activity - Questions to ask yourself (beyond "does it spark joy?") when you're deep in legacy management - How Marni made decisions about childhood memories - Spark Joy Episode 7 - Design and the Future of Minimalism (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-7-design-and-the-future-of-minimalism-with-lloyd-alter) - The importance of keeping the end game in mind - The difference between an antique and a valuable antique - it's all about what the market wants! - Tips on compromising about what to keep/discard when you are downsizing a blended home - How Marni knew when to lean on professionals during the process - Example: Everything But the House (feat. in Spark Joy Episode 44 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-44-sell-your-clutter-part-3-virtual-estate-sales-with-everything-but-the-house) or Maxsold (https://maxsold.com/) - Marni's tips for those those who are downsizing Marni's favorite tidying tip: -Two phrases that are off limits in her household: "for now" and/or "later" -Clear counters - put it away! (visual harmony and peace) What sparks joy for Marni: Her yard and backyard oasis To connect with Marni Jameson, you can find her at marnijameson.com (https://www.marnijameson.com/) Just for Spark Joy Listeners: 1) Email Marni at marni@marnijameson.com using the subject line "Spark Joy Special" 2) Within the email indicate which book you'd like to purchase ("Downsizing the Family Home" or "Downsizing the Blended Home") through Marni's team 3) Receive your book plus a FREE copy of Downsizing the Family Home: WORKBOOK, which retails for $15 (offer available for 10 lucky Spark Joy listeners!) Gems: "You want to honor the family legacy, and memory and history, but you can't take it all with you." "When everything is important, nothing is important." "I have enough. They are alive in my heart." "It's important for parents to not be a storage locker for their kids." "You can't hold on to everything and you have to learn to evolve and roll forward and be present in who you are now." "Has it served its useful life?" "It's freeing to let things go and realize they have served their purpose." "I love stuff. I just don't want to have something that's not me anymore, that's not useful to me anymore, or not who I am today." You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Marni Jameson.
Luīze Ratniece, KonMari Consultant, introduces us to Orden a Tres [Order by Three], the first podcast dedicated to the KonMari Method in Spanish. Luīze Ratniece is Latvian, and she’s lived in Spain for more than 10 years. She holds a PhD in sociology and is a textile sustainability activist. She wanted to be a fashion designer as a child, and is now channeling that wish through professional organization, ideal wardrobe workshops, and clothing swaps. Luīze is a fellow KonMari consultant, certified since 2019 and ⅓ of the first podcast dedicated to the KonMari method in Spanish: Orden a Tres [Order by Three]. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://10to8.com/book/fortheloveoftidy/189638) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - Luīze's KonMari journey - The benefits of being in conscious relationship with the objects around us - Why Luīze enjoyed Marie Kondo's book "Spark Joy" over her debut best seller "The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up." - The KonMari book controversy, addressed in Spark Joy Ep 75 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-75-exploring-the-konmari-book-controversy-with-robin-mitchell-cranfield) - How Luīze practices extreme empathy when working with our clients - How KonMari and professional organization is received in Spain - Luīze's KonMari podcast Orden a Tres (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orden-a-tres/id1470319448) - "Order by Three" in Spanish Luīze's favorite tidying tip: Nothing beats finding a place for each thing. and KonMari Lite, also referenced in Spark Joy Ep 94 (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-94-quick-tips-konmari-lite) What sparks joy for Luīze: Launching an app for wardrobe tracking. To connect with Luīze Ratniece, you can find her at Un Armario Verde (http://unarmarioverde.es/). Check out her podcast Orden a Tres (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/orden-a-tres/id1470319448). Gems: "Bringing the 'keeping what sparks joy' logic into our lives beyond the very immediate object." "We are now looking into creating more synergies among the spanish speaking [KonMari] Consultants and exploring this cultural richness that we can access thanks to a common language." "There is no better way to make your wardrobe more sustainable than wearing what you have." You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Luīze Ratniece.
Relationship expert Angela N. Holton joins us to share Conscious Dating strategies that focus on self-love and connection, even in the midst of social distancing and quarantine. Angela N. Holton, is an International Dating & Relationship Expert, Speaker, Author and Founder of Love Sanctuary, an online spiritual and personal development site centered on helping women and men create more love in their lives from the inside-out. She is the Creator of The Conscious Dating Method, a modern and revolutionary approach toward dating and relationships and the author of The Conscious Dating Method Workbook Journal. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://10to8.com/book/fortheloveoftidy/189638) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: How Angela became an international dating coach Angela's definition of self-love and why it's so important as we date How to build self-love into our homes, schedules, and routines The Conscious Dating Method - how to become what we are seek How letting go is a common theme across both tidying and dating Tips for navigating dating during quarantine and beyond Social distance dating ideas How to make dating a priority when there are other things fighting for our attention Tips (do's and don'ts) to help you make online dating spark more joy and how to get started Angela's favorite dating tip: Have fun and date with curiosity. What sparks joy for Angela: Waking up and sharing her gifts. To connect with Angela, you can find her at lovesanctuary.com (https://www.lovesanctuary.com/) and on instagram @angelanholton (https://www.instagram.com/angelanholton/). You can also pick up Angela's book, The Conscious Dating Method Workbook and Journal (https://www.lovesanctuary.com/conscious-dating-method-workbook). Gems: "Relationships begin and end with relationship with self." "We are naturally wired for connection." "How are you learning how to be in a relationship if you're not dating?" You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Angela Holton.
Celebrate tidying progress with The Spark Joy Club members who are actively tidying during quarantine and beyond. We’re lifting the curtain to encourage you to connect with others who’ve made the same commitment to a clutter free life of joy as you move from KonMari practice to KonMari lifestyle. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: Learn what The Spark Joy Club is all aboutand how it started. (Episode 70 where we introduced the The Spark Joy Club (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-70-the-spark-joy-club)) How The Spark Joy Club evolved to over 175 members as of May 2020 The benefits of the two tiers of membership in the Spark Joy Club: Joy Riser Tier Benefits: A personal thank you for your support that will be mentioned during a Spark Joy podcast and in the show notes during the month you join. Access to the Custom Spark Joy Episode Map and Listening Guide which is updated following every episode. The Joy Riser Tier is $3 per month. Joy Sparker Tier Benefits: All the benefits of the Joy Riser Tier. Full membership in The Spark Joy Club on FaceBook. A copy of The Tidy Home Joy Journal (https://www.amazon.com/Tidy-Home-Joy-Journal-organizing/dp/0578429799) created by our very own Kristyn Ivey of For the Love of Tidy. The Joy Sparker Tier is $5 per month. What our Spark Joy Club members been doing during the pandemic? They've been very productive and joyful! Episode 121 featuring our Spark Joy Club member, Monica. Member Spotlight: Monica’s Tidying Journey (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/episode-121-member-spotlight-monicas-tidying-journey) Learn about the great KonMari victories of our Spark Joy Club members Jennyfer, Evlyn and Betsy. A very warm welcome to our new Spark Joy Club members: - At the Joy Sparker Tier: - Emily Dyson - Nancy Fleischauer - Jenny Nix - Dani Cihak - Megan Wood - Sooz Sovern Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/)
Scott Sonenshein, co-author with Marie Kondo of Joy at Work joins us to explore how our work life is evolving and the importance of productivity and organization in our professional life. Scott Sonenshein is the Henry Gardiner Symonds Professor of Management at Rice University (https://business.rice.edu/person/scott-sonenshein). He holds a PhD in organizational behavior from the University of Michigan, an MPhil from the University of Cambridge, and a BA from the University of Virginia. As an author, he is best known for his work Stretch and, most recently, he co-wrote Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life with Marie Kondo. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://10to8.com/book/fortheloveoftidy/189638) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - Scott’s time in the wild west of the dot.com boom and what he learned during his work at a startup. Hear our review of Joy at Work here: Ep 128-Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life by Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-128-book-review-joy-at-work-organizing-your-professional-life-by-marie-kondo-and-scott-sonenshein review). How Scott met Marie and how they worked together on the book. How to organize time, networking, and productivity using the KonMari Method. How to function and thrive in an uncertain environment. The usefulness of applying what you are learning in your home environment to your workplace environment once life has returned to the new normal. Scott's favorite organizing tip: “The practice of gratitude goes a long way in KonMari’ing your professional life.” What sparks joy for Scott: Scott is studying our new work environment and he’s finding that people are finding joy even in troubling times. Scott’s daughters have been hosting a restaurant night for Mom and Dad each week. They are going all out with a menu, decorations, a theme! (We loved this!) Connect with Scott on his website (https://www.scottsonenshein.com) and find his books here (https://www.amazon.com/Scott-Sonenshein/e/B01LXIH23Z%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share) Gems: “Focus on the urgent and the important task.” “Activity clutter’ is doing things that are not making that much of a difference.” “It’s really a good time to be focusing on what we are doing with our lives.” “Clutter can really spiral out of control.” You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Scott Sonenshein.
Kaitlin Stewart, Eco-Stylist, shares her love for secondhand fashions and helps us incorporate thrifted items into our wardrobe in a way that sparks joy. Our guest Kaitlin Stewart is a New York transplant residing in the Windy City for the past 8 years. She is an avid thrifter and eco-stylist who helps her clients build a more sustainable and budget friendly wardrobe by styling them with secondhand pieces. She believes in being a conscious consumer and an unapologetic thrifter! We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://10to8.com/book/fortheloveoftidy/189638) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: How generations of inherited vintage pieces influenced Kaitlin's passion for thrift The benefits of choosing thrift/consignment/resale over fast fashion, including the environmental impact The difference between thrift, consignment, vintage and resale Stories behind our favorite thrift store finds What's in high demand at thrift stores How to decide what to take to a consignment store vs. a donation drop off based on current trends, seasons, and date of purchase Kaitlin's go-to shopping strategies How to set boundaries while shopping consciously Featured stores: - Goodwill - Buffalo Exchange - Crossroads Trading Company - Brown Elephant - Mount Sinai Resale Shop Featured stores (online): - The Edit (https://www.instagram.com/shoptheedit/?hl=en) - The Velvet Home Collective (https://www.instagram.com/velvethomecollective/?hl=en) - Moonacre Cottage (https://moonacre-cottage.myshopify.com/) - ThreadUp (https://www.thredup.com/) - Poshmark (https://poshmark.com/) Kaitlin's favorite thrift shopping tip: "Try everything on." Wear leggings and a tank to make things easy. What sparks joy for Kaitlin: Planning her sustainable wedding and sourcing thrift decor Connect with Kaitlin on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/windycitythrifter/?hl=en) or Facebook (https://m.facebook.com/windycitythrifter/) or book an eco-styling session with her at windycitythrfter@gmail.com. Gems: "I've always thought of thrifting as treasure hunting." "Fast fashion is the largest form of pollution." "Fashion is cyclical, so it's all coming back." "If it looks cool, but isn't going to work with what you already own, it's not going to serve you." You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Kaitlin Stewart.
Downsizing. Decluttering. Discarding. After you’ve decided what sparks joy and donated the things that don’t serve you - what happens to all the stuff after it’s been KonMari’d? Guest Adam Minter is a columnist and author based in Malaysia. For nearly two decades, his journalism has focused on waste, recycling, stuff - and the hidden global world that it inhabits. His first book, 'Junkyard Planet,' was a best-selling dive into the recycling bin. His new book, 'Secondhand' is a global journey into what happens to our stuff after we no longer want it. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://10to8.com/book/fortheloveoftidy/189638) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: The personal experience that sparked Adam's interest in figuring out what happens to the things when they go through the donation door that spanned 12 countries The number of items that on average thrift store sells off the shelves The items that are highest and lowest demand and most exported for second use Why used clothing traders prefer Canadian clothing What to do with antiquated media formats and electronics How Goodwill employees sort and price items based on the quality of the goods What happens to undergarments and socks Three unexpected items that Goodwill turns away The storage locker industry and the true cost of rentals The impact of Adam's research on his family Adam's favorite productivity tip: "Buy better. Buy more durable." What sparks joy for Adam: "My son." Gems: "If you're a thrift store the last thing you want to do is toss something into a landfill or an incinerator" "Some of us are spending more money to store our stuff than to store ourselves." "There is more storage locker space in the U.S. alone than the square footage of Palm Springs, California. " "Buy better. Buy more durable." You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Adam Minter.
David Allen, master personal productivity specialist, joins us to explore the intersection between his famous Getting Things Done Method and KonMari. “Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them. We should be looking toward a world of no problems, only projects.” After decades of in-the-field research and practice of his productivity methods, David wrote the international best-seller Getting Things Done (https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity-ebook/dp/B00KWG9M2E/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=David+allen&qid=1588634544&sr=8-1). Published in over 28 languages, TIME magazine heralded it as “the defining self-help business book of its time.” Today, David is considered the leading authority in the fields of organizational and personal productivity. The David Allen Company, run by David and his wife Kathryn, oversees the certification academy and quality standards for Global Partners offering Getting Things Done courses and coaching around the world. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://10to8.com/book/fortheloveoftidy/189638) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: -David's journey to becoming one of the most important names in increasing productivity -Learn what the Getting Things Done (GTD) method is all about and how you can use it to increase your productivity and gain more time that spark joy -Practice with David using the GTD method to something as simple as receiving a wedding invitation -David has worked from home since the early 1980's and he shares his tips for WFH that sparks joy -David shares what is meant by "ambient anxiety", an "external brain", and the "two minute rule" -What are Open Loops and how they impact your productivity -Find all of David's books and guides here: David Allen on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/David-Allen/e/B001ILIG4C?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1588634544&sr=8-1) -Learn some of David's time honored tips to increase your ability to Get Things Done with joy! David's favorite productivity tip: "Your head is for having ideas and not for holding them. Stop using your head as your office." What sparks joy for David: David's new video series "Two Minute Tips for Turbulent Times" coming soon. And, walking his little Cavalier Springer Spaniel in the park! To connect with David, you can find him at GettingThingsDone.com (https://gettingthingsdone.com) and on Twitter at GTDGuy (https://twitter.com/gtdguy) Gems: "If you think about something twice, then you are paying it to much attention." "You have to decide what the thing means to you to decide what to do with it." "You need a discreet space to do your work, answer your email and focus. It's best if there is no other activity in that space . And, it should be a place where everyone in the home knows you are "on the job" even if you need to put yellow caution tape around your workspace!" "What has your attention?" "Your head is for having ideas, not holding them. Stop using your head as your office." You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: David Allen.
David Kadavy, author and podcast host, joins us to explore ways we can design our work-life and productivity during quarantine and get the most out of our creative energy. David Kadavy is a writer who helps creatives get more out of their energy. He’s author of two books, The Heart to Start and Design for Hackers, and host of the Love Your Work podcast. His third book, Mind Management, Not Time Management debuts in the fall of 2020. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - David's journey to becoming a writer and figuring out where in the world he gets his best work done How the concept of "loss aversion" helped David sell most of his posessions and move from Chicago to Columbia and make space for the future How designing his life to include a "behavior shaping contraint," living in South America, allowed David to stop living by his to-do list and pay closer attention to his energy How Episode 136 of David's podcast "Love Your Work," where he explores The Art of Staying In (https://kadavy.net/blog/posts/stay-in-podcast/) and how it applies to quarantine Our relationship with time and how it's actually more productive to save our time for less productive activities Trevor Noah meme (https://www.facebook.com/7976226799/videos/918482838596978/) Spark Joy Episode 128 Book Review: Joy at Work, Organizing Your Professional Life by Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein (https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com/ep-128-book-review-joy-at-work-organizing-your-professional-life-by-marie-kondo-and-scott-sonenshein) What to do next when we DON'T love of work The guest that we happen to be bringing on Spark Joy next week that inspired David's productivity David's favorite time management tip: - Have a weekly review on Sunday afternoon and set alarms for appointments on your phone while keeping it on silent for the week What sparks joy for David: - David's hammock To connect with David, you can find him at kadavy.net (https://kadavy.net/) and on Twitter and Instagram at @kadavy With so many people working from home, writing is an even more important skill. David shares 14 tools he uses to hone his focus and quadruple his writing output. Download it here (http://kadavy.net/tools). Gems: "It hurts twice as much for us to get rid of something as it does feel good for us to get something." "It is about not so much having the time to do something, but having the energy to do something." "What mood do I need to be in to get this thing done?" "One of the nice things about quarantine is it takes away some of that FOMO a little bit." "When you save time, keep it!" "What discomfort are you willing to endure to have some future sparking of joy?" "When you have a place for things, then all the natural creative state that you experience as a human has space to flourish." You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: David Kadavy.
Laura Vanderkam, author and productivity expert, joins us with tips and strategies to help you KonMari your calendar. Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time management and productivity books, including Juliet’s School of Possibilities, Off the Clock, I Know How She Does It, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, and 168 Hours. Her work has appeared in publications including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Fortune. She is the host of the podcast Before Breakfast and the co-host, with Sarah Hart-Unger, of the podcast Best of Both Worlds. She lives outside Philadelphia with her husband and five children, and blogs at LauraVanderkam.com. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - How Laura became a student of time and a time management expert The quote from Laura (https://www.instagram.com/p/B3mzJosgLbJ/) that summarizes time management in a nutshell What to do first when it comes to figuring out exactly where your time goes and how it's similar to the KonMari Method The questions you should ask yourself when taking inventory of your time and tips that help you protect that time while tidying Laura (mom of FIVE!) shares her tips for working moms trying to manage their time and make time for what matters How avoid chasing a "typical" week when time tracking Laura's podcasts Before Breakfast podcast (https://lauravanderkam.com/before-breakfast-podcast/) and Best of Both Worlds (https://lauravanderkam.com/podcast/) Laura's favorite time management tip: Plan your week on Fridays. What sparks joy for Laura: Her bar height set of tables and chairs for her deck. To connect with Laura, visit her at lauravanderkam.com (https://lauravanderkam.com/) and download her free Time Makeover Guide. Gems: “Time is the ultimate non-renewable resource." "We often blame time for things that aren't really about time at all." "Saying 'I'm too busy' or 'I don't have time' puts the responsibility somewhere else." "If anyone wants to spend their time better the first thing they should do is figure out where their time is going now." "What do I like about my schedule?" "What do I want to spend more time doing?' "Don't bring it in if it's just going to be schedule clutter." "Anytime someone asks you to do something in the future, ask yourself if you'd do it tomorrow." "Start thinking of your life in terms of a week instead of a day." You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Laura Vanderkam.
“When we really delve into the reasons for why we can’t let something go, there are only two: an attachment to the past or a fear for the future.” ― Marie Kondo Meet Kristyn Ivey. For the Love of Tidy’s founder, Kristyn Ivey, is Chicago’s first platinum-certified KonMari Consultant dedicated to teaching busy families, professionals, and creative entrepreneurs how to let go of “stuff” and attract a truly abundant life. Educated in both engineering and interior design, Kristyn applies her project management background and innate creativity to transform homes with order and style — all in harmony with the KonMari Method™. With over 1000 hours of tidying experience in Chicago, Kristyn also co-hosts the weekly KonMari podcast Spark Joy and is the author of the #1 Amazon Best Seller The Tidy Home Joy Journal. She regularly chats about clutter with packed audiences, eager to shift their understanding of what it means to be organized in their home and life. In May, Kristyn will talk us through how to create a 90-day decluttering plan! What an amazing area of our lives to focus on after weeks at home! Today Kristyn gives us some great tips for decluttering while staying home during this pandemic. I don’t know about you, but decluttering was the thing I thought I would do every day, all day until I saw what it takes to homeschool and work. Let’s follow Krityn’s tips together! Make sure to sign up for the Art of 90 Days, and learn more from Kristyn Ivey about tidying your space in 90 days — basement and garage included! I am hosting a really exciting experience in May called the Art of 90 Days. The idea behind this event is that moms have big goals that can get lost in the ups and downs of a year, so why not focus on a season. We are going to look at why 90 days is a great time frame to work on a goal and speak with 30+ experts to unpack how to create and reach a goal in their area of expertise. We will be looking at the topics that come up the most for women going through the flow planning proccess - we will be looking at food and wellness goals, lifestyle goals, soul goals, and work goals - as I believe you need one of each to feel whole. You can go grab your free ticket at plansimple.com/90days. If you have ever been to one of our virtual experiences before you will LOVE this! Here are some of the things you can expect: The information you need to make big changes in a 90-day period 30+ experts who each share their 90-day strategies on topics that include: sleep, food, exercise, decluttering, parenting, mindfulness, relationships, money, and entrepreneurship Beautiful planning sheets, so you can make the information yours Time to connect with speakers and attendees Meal plans so you feel great while you learn Movement and meditation between talks to help you integrate what you learn Innovative solutions so you can show up if kids are still out of school We are currently looking at the best way to present this experience to you. Originally, it was 4 Fridays while the kids were at school. I am not sure that will be happening, so we are coming up with the best way you can benefit from this info, with kids home. This will be coming out at a time when we will all be excited to come out of the “Coronavirus season” and make some revised 2020 goals that we can pull off in just 90 days. Get your ticket here »
By now, I'm guessing ‘Marie Kondo' is a household name you're familiar with, and you've already toyed around with the KonMari Method. You've decluttered your junk drawer, at least once or twice, right? But what about decluttering your business? Could you use Marie Kondo's techniques here, as well? My guest is a certified KonMari professional organizer, and she's going to translate the method into every aspect of running your company. So, it's time to confront the clutter, determine what sparks joy, and shift our mindset, the simple way! Kristyn Ivey simplifies how to declutter your business, a la Marie Kondo style In this episode, you will learn: The first question to ask before you begin declutter, Marie Kondo style How to use the KonMari Method™ and confront the clutter in our offices in 4 simple steps: greet your space tidy by category: clothing, books, paper, misc, sentimental items (save that to the end) ask: ‘Does it spark joy?' find a home for the things you're keeping The common misconceptions about the KonMari Method™ and where people flub it up Why it's healthier to shift our attention on what we're keeping vs. what we're decluttering How to manage the upkeep afterwards If you've watched Tidying Up With Marie Kondo on Netflix, or you're curious to learn more about Marie Kondo's decluttering method, read on. Friends, it's time to confront the clutter and invest in change… not more stuff. #DoTheThing! Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/kristyn-ivey-declutter-like-Marie-Kondo
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If you've ever heard of KonMari or read Marie Kondo's book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, then you're going to love this episode (well… at least if you loved the book). My guest, Kristyn Ivey, is a certified KonMari Consultant, founder of For The Love of Tidy, AND a past participant of The Money Program. We've talked a lot about the idea of tidying your space and your money, and how the two marry together so nicely. This week, she's coming on the podcast to share her best tips for tidying your finances and how tidying your space can lead to so much more order in all other aspects of your life as well. Show Notes: https://www.wanderwealthypodcast.com/podcast/episode76 Join The Wealthy Wanderers: https://www.wanderwealthy.com/FB Apply for Financial Coaching: https://www.wanderwealthy.com/apply Check out The Money Program: https://www.wanderwealthy.com/TMP Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes. (It helps a lot!) Tess Wicks is a financial coach for high-performance women in their 20s and 30s through 1-on-1 money coaching or through her online programs in order to help them make savvy financial decisions to achieve their personal, professional, and money goals.
Spark joy by decluttering your home and life. Join our panel, featuring Kristyn Ivey from For the Love of Tidy, to get tips on how you can declutter your home and on how to get your kids to follow along. Special Guest: Kristyn Ivey, For the Love of Tidy Hosts: Dr. Alicia La Hoz, Omar Ramos & Veronica Avila
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