https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:44:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing/page/2#post-2032074 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 23:51:09 +0000 Anonymous 2032074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We have been in our small downsized home 21/2 years. It does not seem possible. I am ready to do a major clean and purge what is not working. Plus the yard and plants. Some are getting old and should be removed. I am not sure I like what the landscaper came up with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing/page/2#post-2032072 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 22:56:55 +0000 Jjsloane 2032072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you! Every little bit helps and feels good. <br />I've been trying to weed out the excess from all of my life. I don't ever think I'll get to THE END, but I will get to more of a happy place with the amount of STUFF I have (clothes being a major portion). You didn't accumulate it in a day, so don't think it will be gone that fast either. Sounds like you're doing GREAT!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing/page/2#post-2032066 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 21:49:33 +0000 Gretchen 2032066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is overwhelming, but I also think it helps give you some sense of control as you noted.&nbsp;</p> <p>I did a whole home remodel last year while my youngest was a senior in HS (can you say denial?) and even after almost a year back in the house, I'm still cleaning and organizing. It's been a good opportunity to think about where I want "stuff" and where I don't. Lots of trips to goodwill, and some good opportunities to revisit old favorites while deciding whether I"m ready to pass them on. (Kids stuffed animals and soccer jerseys need to stay for a while longer. Old pictures need a new home.)</p> <p>Enjoy it as a process - and congrats on the cleaned spaces! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing/page/2#post-2032065 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 21:43:20 +0000 kellygirl 2032065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry for the late response. I'm still in the midst of this massive endeavor. It's comforting to know that I'm not alone in this mission and that many of you have experienced the same thing with a major life change. It's still overwhelming but I keep reminding myself that this is a process--it's not like I'm moving house just yet. I figure if I do something every weekend, I'll get there eventually.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing/page/2#post-2031315 Thu, 30 May 2019 21:03:15 +0000 Jenn 2031315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My son is graduating this year too, and I'm doing the same thing. Of course, we're also moving, so it's more necessary, but it does just feel right to clear out in times of transition! I have taken so many loads to Goodwill in the past few weeks!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing/page/2#post-2031291 Thu, 30 May 2019 19:26:37 +0000 Christina F. 2031291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, great work! I'm sure it felt very freeing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2031289 Thu, 30 May 2019 19:00:39 +0000 ChristelJ 2031289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pleasure of the purge is real, isn’t it? Takes a lot of energy, though, both physical and mental. Congrats! I am impressed you were able to let go of your low rise and very distressed jeans, by the way. I have been unable to do that, even though I don’t wear them.<br /> Good luck with the house edit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2031186 Thu, 30 May 2019 11:36:18 +0000 Cee 2031186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>**1960s bossa nova tune**</p> <p>You tidied up your drawers and threw stuff out !!<br />...Kondo ! Kondo ! Kondo ! Konnnndo !!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030997 Wed, 29 May 2019 17:10:53 +0000 Gail 2030997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! I'm still in the middle of my crisis, have been getting rid of items but still very stuck on items that were mistakes and pricey I keep hoping I'll grow to like them and lets not talk about sandals and shoes that are virtually brand new and uncomfortable It's making me feel badly about myself and I clearly need to get a grip.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030984 Wed, 29 May 2019 16:29:10 +0000 nancylee 2030984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! Getting even a little corner of your world organized can be so liberating. I do think "Kondo-ing" should be a verb!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030966 Wed, 29 May 2019 14:57:07 +0000 Becky 2030966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a very freeing feeling, isn't it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030805 Tue, 28 May 2019 21:07:15 +0000 Marilyn 2030805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I've definitely said Kondoing. :)&nbsp; Getting organized is very cathartic.&nbsp; I've taught my husband how to Kondo his sock drawer.&nbsp; Baby steps for him. LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030795 Tue, 28 May 2019 20:33:53 +0000 Karie 2030795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic! I also just did some "Kondoing" this weekend - cleaned out and organized my closet and top dresser drawer. Feels good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030763 Tue, 28 May 2019 18:25:28 +0000 Cardiff girl 2030763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It s great when you tidy up and discover “new stuff”isn’t it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030713 Tue, 28 May 2019 15:28:09 +0000 celia 2030713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job! It lifts the spirit, doesn't it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030698 Tue, 28 May 2019 14:44:40 +0000 Angie 2030698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>:)</p> <p>*happy dance*</p> <p>WELL DONE, <b>Kelly</b>. My toes are tickled. Isn't it marvelously satisfying.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030676 Tue, 28 May 2019 13:46:14 +0000 Carla 2030676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We all do clean-ups from time to time, but certain life events precipitate a greater degree of churn. Tidying up is something you can control during uncertain times and a big purge is like pushing the 'reset' button. Your personal closet is something where you get to make the decisions. </p> <p>I had to do a total home edit when we moved 5 years ago after almost 20 years in our previous home. Did a partial closet edit after retiring one year ago, but a second, deeper, purge this past October. By Christmas we had fine tuned the house contents as well in preparation for a rec room renovation. (The rec room was the 'junk drawer' of the house prior to the renovation.). I was blindsided by how psychological the experience has been. When you part with an item it is saying 'goodbye' to something. Maybe getting rid of unpleasant baggage, but possibly giving up something that was once meaningful. It's tied up with life changes and even good changes can be stressful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030673 Tue, 28 May 2019 13:36:32 +0000 karen13 2030673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay you! DH and I are a bit stalled on a major housewide purge that started last fall when our nest became emptied. It does feel great and you and the rest of this thread are inspiring me to get back to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030669 Tue, 28 May 2019 13:10:11 +0000 Anonymous 2030669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Staysfit - thank you for your comments about Julie Morgenstern's book. Really interesting, and I can already imagine how true it is.....having just moved/purged/Kondo'd...prepping for new experiences is a great concept. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030654 Tue, 28 May 2019 12:21:25 +0000 RobinF 2030654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It does feel good doesn't it? DH and I are moving and all three kids will be living on their own starting next month and it is very strange! So I have been kondo-ing like crazy. I also don't want to move any furniture that I don't love or that doesn't have a distinct use so we have been getting rid of that type of stuff too. I still have a lot of work ahead so am not feeling the relief yet but I'm sure it will happen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030653 Tue, 28 May 2019 12:16:56 +0000 Bijou 2030653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see why you are inspired by Angie's closet and well done on being so thorough in your edit - those are very good guidelines to stick to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030649 Tue, 28 May 2019 12:08:56 +0000 Glory 2030649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job! I started a bit of this when I watched the netflix series and now am feeling encouraged to get going on the rest. I have two bins sitting on the floor that I ran out of energy to review.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030645 Tue, 28 May 2019 11:53:15 +0000 Janet 2030645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kondoing is definitely a verb! Good job! I've acquired some new things this spring but haven't done much cleaning out lately -- it's probably time for another edit for me too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030641 Tue, 28 May 2019 11:43:56 +0000 Windchime 2030641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kondoing (spell check doesn’t like that word) is definitely a verb in my vocabulary! You’ve achieved a lot; it feels good, doesn’t it?</p> <p>I’m another who read Julie Morgenstern years ago and found her inspiring and helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030639 Tue, 28 May 2019 11:34:30 +0000 Laura 2030639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds therapeutic and immensely satisfying! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030638 Tue, 28 May 2019 11:22:53 +0000 Anonymous 2030638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Staysfit- consider me prescribed! I'm way overdue! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030636 Tue, 28 May 2019 11:16:23 +0000 AndiB 2030636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good on you! I’ve been doing the same thing, one out of college last year, The middle will graduate next spring and one at home. Oldest daughters bedroom was turned into an extra closet complete with large hanging wardrobe. Gone as of two weeks ago and now I’m redecorating the room. All kinds of rearranging of furniture from one room to the next. My middle daughter who is a bit more sensitive... I’ll leave her room generally the same. For now! Big basement purge too. It really does feel good </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030634 Tue, 28 May 2019 10:45:25 +0000 Staysfit 2030634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did a major household purge after both of my kids graduated HS and again when DD graduated from University. DS is about to start his senior year. I am really feeling the finality of having my kids come home for extended periods of time during their school breaks......so I have been Kondoing like crazy!! LOL! It’s amazing I have anything left! </p> <p>I once read a book called Shed Your Stuff, Change Your Life by Julie Morgenstern. The main idea is that these major edits prepare us for whatever is next in our lives. Her main goal is to help people in the midst of career changes. She believes that a good edit frees our minds and opens us to new possibilities. I had a major job change two years ago when a program that I had worked at for 19 years precipitously closed. At first I felt depressed about the loss. Then, I remembered that book, so I thought I would give it a try. I spent a few weeks cleaning and culling in every space of my house before deciding on an approach for my future. It’s a bit corny, but it helped. I came up with a wonderful plan that might not have occurred to me otherwise. Cleaning is truly cathartic, and can also be instructive, and therapeutic. Maybe I should be prescribing it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030631 Tue, 28 May 2019 10:28:11 +0000 Jane 2030631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job, well done. This type of sort absorbs quite a lot of emotion IMO.So good when it is done though and that feeling of lightness is undeniable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-round-of-kondo-ing#post-2030629 Tue, 28 May 2019 09:58:13 +0000 Anonymous 2030629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay Yes I'd call Kondoing a verb too!<br /> I took my winter stuff out of the closet and folded it nicely in my dresser-Angie's inspo </p>