INTERVIEW
His method "KonMari" is known worldwide, to the point that his book, The magic of storage , has passed more than 10 million copies across the planet. Marie Kondo, a 35-year-old Japanese consultant, even has her series on Netflix, where she helps people overwhelmed by the mess. She was Anne Roumanoff's exceptional guest Wednesday on Europe 1.
"Every day, I receive photos and testimonials from people who have tidied up their apartment"
Storage, a chore, really? Marie Kondo assures: with its method, it is possible to tackle the disorder of its interior and feel joy and peace. "All the people who have tried my method are convinced of it," she says. Since the age of 19, the young woman has made a specialty to overcome the most messy places. "Every day, I receive photos and testimonials from people who have tidied their apartment and it makes me very happy," she says at the microphone of Europe 1.
"Always start by passing love to the garment with your hands"
Bend lesson by @MarieKondo in "It feels good!" with @ anne_roumanoffpic.twitter.com / CtsIsqpdIL
"When an object does not give you joy, it must be thrown away or given away"
In addition to her famous folding method, Marie Kondo has developed a philosophy of storage around well-being and the idea of appeasement. "You have to take each object and ask yourself if it brings us joy, if it is not the case, you have to throw it away or give it away," she says. "When the object does not give you joy, you have to thank the object, have gratitude for it, and part with it," explains Marie Kondo.
"It's this process that lets you know what's important to us," says the consultant. Marie Kondo has just released a new book, Kiki & Jax, The Life-Changing Magic of Friendship , to, this time, educate the little ones and their parents to tidy up properly.