I saw this quote on Instagram this month and it said “it is No!vember, a time to say “no” to people, places and things that drain your energy”. I can’t agree more with this, because it has the philosophy of the KonMari Method™ written all over it.

Marie Kondo is a big advocate of creating a vision of your perfect lifestyle. By doing so, you will have a guideline on how to make decisions. This does not only apply to your household items, but ultimately to your precious time on this earth as well. Our lives are always so busy, time flies by as our kids get older, our bodies age and we always keep pushing our timeline of happiness forward. I’ll be happy when I lose 20lbs or when I get that promotion or marry or have children or whatever it may be. There will never be a right time to be happy. The right time is now. The right time is today. You just need to make a little time for it. Start a gratitude journal and write down all the awesome things that happened today. Schedule a weekly call with your mom or a friend. Set that dinner date that you have been putting off. Do the things that make you happy and practice gratitude. I personally keep a colorful Family Calendar with everyone’s tasks and schedules written on. I also make sure there are fun things planned to make memories with the family and scheduled time for self-care, may it be a massage or a wine night with the girlfriends. Just remember to prioritize the vision of your perfect life in mind and saying “no” will come a little easier.

“Keep only those things that speak to your heart. Then take the plunge and discard all the rest. By doing this, you can reset your life and embark on a new lifestyle.”-Marie Kondo.

Notes: If you are in need of motivation or guidance in your KonMari™ journey you can find a Certified KonMari™ Consultant in your area on the official KMI webpage

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