One of the main reasons people want to go through the KonMari process is to achieve a tidy home. Working through all 5 categories will create a more functional space and a calm environment in which every item has a home and you can easily find what you need. Creating a space with less mess equals less stress.

The tidying process can also clear mental clutter. Creating a vision for your ideal lifestyle helps you determine what you should be surrounding yourself with. Going through this process provides more clarity and calm in other areas of your life. You’ll find your day-to-day activities easier and have more time to do the things you love.

People become more conscious consumers when they look at what they’ve amassed over the years. Future purchases are more sustainable, long-lasting, and locally made. Often people discover that the items they keep are things that they have invested in or felt good about buying so they want to continue this going forward.