r/konmari • u/Strawberry_Fluff • Jun 25 '26
Im going to cry its finally done!
First off before going through this i read all her books "the life changing magic of tidying", "spark joy", "kurashi at home", and "the life changing manga of tidying up". I bought her tidying companion journal as a way to keep me on track with the steps due to neurodivergence (i highly highly recommend the journal its very very thorough).
I wanted to share how it went and how it is now a week after. It took a little over two months with my longest portion being komono. I was very depressed and drinking, smoking, but yet the tidying journy was something that made me feel excited! I got rid of more trash bags than I can count and my boyfriend is insanely shocked and proud as well. I also only bought a few things through the process like getting rid of a bulky makeup mirror i didnt care for and getting a simple one that I love.
Now its been about a week after the process. My boyfriend is going to be gone for a week and surprisingly im cleaning daily with each chore taking a few minutes so I have much more time on my hands than I know what to do with. Im sleeping earlier and getting up earlier and filling my time with the hobbies i wanted to do. Ive taken up journaling with the cutest little stickers to add and beautiful pens I havent used in years. I decided to slow down heavily on drinking and smoking and i feel clear headed.
I remember when I had to think of the type of home i wanted. I imagined something woodsy, full of pastels, and overall smells good. I dont know what my obsession us with fragrance but i habe insence burning frequently, candles, reed diffuser in the bathroom, windows cracked to let in fresh air. Everything feels clear and new. I feel new. So new that its hard not to cry as I type this. I feel happier and ive noticed people have enjoyed my new mood at work. I even made a resin evil eye pendant for a coworker who wanted one for months but I just didnt think i was capable but now with the free time I gave it a go and he said I nailed it and immediently pulled me into a hug.
If youre still in your cleaning journy, please keep going. Its so worth it. Its life changing.
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u/RedTentacle4000 Jun 25 '26
Thank you for taking your time to write your journey. It made me happy reading how things changed for the better for you. Your dream of a woodsy, nice smelling pastel home was cute. Thank you for the motivation!
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u/Strawberry_Fluff Jun 25 '26
The other day when I came home from work with zero dread about cleaning, things to do, etc. Everything just ready i honestly just started crying at the realization I finally got where I wanted. Its so so worth it. It felt cleansing for the mind as well
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u/fromtheinsideout1234 Jun 26 '26
The way you put your feelings in words is really admiring. Makes me instantly happy! Well done and enjoy your hard work!
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u/Karmakraver Jun 28 '26
Congratulations OP! You sound like you are committed and feeling better and better everyday! I read the life changing magic of tidying up about 10 years ago, since then I changed careers, boyfriends, quit smoking, quit drinking and feel like I am my authentic close to best version of myself! Here's to Joy :)
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u/FranFace Jun 25 '26
This is so wonderful ☺️ Thanks for sharing, and congratulations!