“I’m fairly certain there was also another element at play that had nothing to do with the interview and everything to do with the excuse it provided–an element that lit up the discourse like gasoline on an open flame, capturing the internet’s fickle attention with self-perpetuating fervor: Two month…”— Harling Ross, manrepeller.com
“Her approach to cleaning — known as the KonMari Method — hinges on getting rid of things that do not 'spark joy.' She takes a similar approach to her own well-being.”— Jenni Gritters, elemental.medium.com
“It feels restful. It feels like the kind of place where you can truly be the person you are becoming now, not the person you were in the past.”— Apartment Therapy, apartmenttherapy.com
“We know that a number of our community-based Goodwill organizations have seen a year-over-year spike in donations in January that they attribute to Marie Kondo’s show.”— Lauren Lawson-Zilai, people.com
“Instead of worrying about whether you might fit into those jeans again or if that pile of electrical cords could come in handy some day, just ask: Does this spark joy for me? If not, remove it from your life.”— Casey Bond, huffpost.com
“Chances are your dating life is dominated by dating apps, some good, some horrifyingly bad and full of dick pics. Use one of the core tenets of the KonMari method of tidying up and ask yourself: Does this app truly bring me joy? Have I found any promising leads on it or has swiping through its endle…”— Brittany Wong, huffpost.com
“Perhaps my rekindled urge to purge has to do not only with the show being a delight on the senses, but also a commitment I’ve recently made to make my apartment more of a place I want to spend time in.”— Jamie Feldman, huffingtonpost.com