It’s right out of a sci-fi movie, the streets of New York have become desolate, and the store shelves are empty. The world now faces a new common enemy, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing the life as we know it, and joy is hard to find in these challenging days. Today, most parents around the … Continue reading How to Find Joy at Home During a Pandemic
Do you ever wonder why you keep on reorganizing the same spaces? Or why you continue buying things you don't need or hold on to things that don't spark joy? Chances are, you haven't been able to see clearly what your goal looks like to help you take action. And this is where creating a … Continue reading Creating a Vision Board
Honestly, I'm a little embarrassed to say that prior to practicing the KonMari Method, I probably only really thought about gratitude on Thanksgiving. Even then, I am not sure if I really appreciated what feeling thankful meant because I was too stressed out getting ready to host guests. Or I was thinking in generic terms … Continue reading Practicing Gratitude
It’s the beginning of September and I’ve already seen a morning news segment on how to budget for your holiday shopping. It annoyed me as I watched them talked about how the average family spends $1000 on holiday gifts, and what are the best ways to start saving money now. This will only lead to … Continue reading The Joy of Giving
If you've KonMari-ed your home, you know that many of the things you've let go were items gifted to you. You knew from the instant you unwrapped the present that it didn't spark joy, but felt obligated to keep it. Gift giving is very difficult even when you know the person intimately. That's why gift … Continue reading Gift Ideas After KonMari
"I need help with my shelves." said my 8-year-old client, a good sign that she was aware her current situation wasn't ideal. The good news is she has many shelves and baskets. The bad news is she has so many tiny objects, from stuffed animals to stickers, to hair accessories, that it'll take a long … Continue reading Before&After: Girl’s Bedroom
This is the final week of the happiness class I’ve been taking, an online course called the Science of Well-Being taught by Yale University. Although the format of the course has changed from 6 to10 weeks, the last 4 are for us to put what we’ve learned into practice on a regular basis. I and … Continue reading SPARK JOY MEETS THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS – PART 6
This is part 5 of the 6-week series of my experience learning the Science of Well-being from the Yale University class taught through Coursera.org. This week, we were given a lot of information on ways to switch to “better wanting” for things that have proven to help us feel happier. I’m going to highlight the … Continue reading SPARK JOY MEETS THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS – PART 5
People say don't mix business with pleasure. This can also apply to how you organize your closet! If you are someone with a job that requires you to dress in a more formal attire, it may save you time getting ready in the morning by keeping your business outfits separate from your leisure ones. In … Continue reading Before & After: Weekday/Weekend Wardrobes
The greatest gift you can give to your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence. - Denis Waitley One of the biggest complaints I receive from parents is how their kids' stuff has taken over their homes. And when it comes to clean up time, children often whine about there being … Continue reading Tidying Toys with Children
