5 – Why are we starting with clothes?

It may not seem like the obvious place to begin (or you may feel that you don’t need to go through your clothes) but trust me – this is truly the best starting point. One of the key principles of the KonMari Method® is sharpening your ability to discern which items you truly want to keep (what “sparks joy”) as opposed to focusing on which things you want to get rid of. This takes a bit of practice, and decluttering clothing is one of the simplest, most clear ways to start that honing process. Plus, since it’s often a relatively easy category to sort through, we’ll start off with a big sense of accomplishment, bringing us the energy to continue on to harder categories!