Netflix star Marie Kondo says it's okay not to tidy up all the time
Motherhood trumps keeping the house tidy!
We know her from Netflix where she shows off her organisation skills by helping families with their homes.
But it seems the 'Tidying Up with Marie Kondo' star has changed her outlook when it comes to be keeping the home clean and tidy.
Marie Kondo said: “I am busier than ever after having my third child, so I have grown to accept that I cannot tidy every day – and that is okay!” (CNN)
Motherhood certainly changed her perspective on keeping things organised.
Far too often there is this pressure to have it all together when you have a family, but the truth is that there are bigger, more important things in the world.
"According to The Washington Post, which reported on the event, the 38-year-old called herself a 'professional tidier' who previously strived for a perfectly organised home. Now, she has realised what is important to her, and that is enjoying her time with her children." (CNN)
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Her words are powerful. We hope they will impact the mothers (and fathers) who feel like they are failing because they didn't manage to get to the washing today.
"Speaking at a recent media webinar and virtual tea ceremony, Kondo said: “My home is messy, but the way I am spending my time is the right way for me at this time at this stage of my life.” (CNN)
Nowadays, Kondo is more focused on living by the Japanese concept of kurashi or 'way of life', which speaks about ways to "spark joy every day and lead a joyful life”.
In her new book, 'Kurashi at Home: How to Organize Your Space and Achieve Your Ideal Life', she leaves her readers with a life-changing question: "What if every decision you made, every goal you set and every aspect of your life was guided by what sparks joy?”
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