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A new year is a perfect time for a clear-out.
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Pile all of your possessions onto your bed. One by one, hold each item you own in your hands. Does it spark joy? No? Then in the bin it goes.
This is the radical tidying method of Marie Kondo, a Japanese organising consultant who has sold 11 million books worldwide.
n Her new Netflix seriesn Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, in which she helps disorganised families throw out their junk, has launched a craze and generated headlines around the world.n n n The "KonMari" method focuses on identifying the objects that truly make you happy - whether they are clothes, books or keepsakes - and getting rid of everything else. She takes inspiration from the Japanesen Shinton religion, which says that all things contain a spiritual energy.n n "When you put your house in order, you put your affairs and your past in order, too," she says. "Tidying is just a tool, not the final destination. The true goal should be to establish the lifestyle you want most once your house has been put in order." n And our culture tends to agree, valuing tidiness as superior while looking down on those who make a mess. "Cleanliness is next to godliness," goes the old saying. n n But being too tidy can cause stress, says Tim Harford, the author ofn Messy: The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives.n n He argues that mess can act like as a physical reminder of your to-do list. A half-read book, a discarded letter: these things will trigger your memory. Without them, you are less likely to remember your tasks and be left with a constant, creeping feeling of anxiety. n Besides, a bit of chaos can be productive. n n "Orderly environments promote convention and healthy choices," saysn Kathleen D. Vohsn from the University of Minnesota. "Disorderly environments seem to inspire breaking free of tradition, which can produce fresh insights."n n n When we are surrounded by random clutter, our brains can make unexpected connections to create fresh ideas. There are lots of famous examples:n Mark Twainn and Albert Einstein had chaotic desks, whilen Francis Bacon's studio in Dublin is an avalanche of paint, papers and mess.n " The official trailer for
Tidying Up With Marie Condo.
Netflix
- YouTube. (1:30) Marie Kondo explains how to tell whether an item sparks joy.
Ebury reads
- YouTube. (1:43) "Does tidiness really equal a clean mind?"
BBC News. (1,150) Economist and writer Tim Harford argues that embracing mess has its own psychological benefits.
Quartz. (650 words) Jo Ellison writes that the "KonMari" method helped her get her life in order.
The Financial Times. (450 words) (Paywall) KonMari: Kondo also encourages people to speak to their home and clothes as they are tidying them. She got the idea for her method after she fainted while tidying: "when I came to, I heard a mysterious voice, like some god of tidying telling me to look at my things more closely." Shinto: A traditional Japanese religion that focuses on links between the present and the ancient past. There is a special emphasis on honouring ancestors and the natural world. Kathleen D. Vohs: She headed a study that tested how well people performed in creative tasks in tidy and messy rooms. Those in tidy rooms were more successful. Mark Twain: The American author of
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
and
Huckleberry Finn. He was widely celebrated for his wit and humour. Francis Bacon: A British painter who was born in Ireland in 1909. His studio is still on display to the public in Dublin. What do we know?: Japanese organising consultant Marie Kondo is known as "the queen of tidying". Her new Netflix series,
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, is wildly popular and has sparked a lot of discussion. She encourages people to throw out any possession that does not "spark joy" in order to live a tidy life. Her books have sold 11 million copies worldwide. What do we not know?: Whether it is really better to be tidy or messy. Multiple studies have linked being in a messy environment with stress, but others have found that messiness is good for creativity and breaking boundaries.
Kondo encourages clients to throw out objects that have served their purpose in our lives, even ones we keep for sentimental value. Is it a good idea to invest objects with emotional significance? How important are your possessions to your identity?
As teenagers, "tidy your room!" is a refrain heard all too often. It is drummed into us that to be untidy is to be irresponsible, slobbish and disrespectful. Can tidiness really be morally superior to messiness? Perhaps a messy room can be just as organised as a tidy room, in its own way.Expert Links
Word Watch
Q & A
n The "KonMari" method focuses on identifying the objects that truly make you happy - whether they are clothes, books or keepsakes - and getting rid of everything else. She takes inspiration from the Japanesen Shinton religion, which says that all things contain a spiritual energy.n n "When you put your house in order, you put your affairs and your past in order, too," she says. "Tidying is just a tool, not the final destination. The true goal should be to establish the lifestyle you want most once your house has been put in order." n And our culture tends to agree, valuing tidiness as superior while looking down on those who make a mess. "Cleanliness is next to godliness," goes the old saying. n n But being too tidy can cause stress, says Tim Harford, the author ofn Messy: The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives.n n He argues that mess can act like as a physical reminder of your to-do list. A half-read book, a discarded letter: these things will trigger your memory. Without them, you are less likely to remember your tasks and be left with a constant, creeping feeling of anxiety. n Besides, a bit of chaos can be productive. n n "Orderly environments promote convention and healthy choices," saysn Kathleen D. Vohsn from the University of Minnesota. "Disorderly environments seem to inspire breaking free of tradition, which can produce fresh insights."n n n When we are surrounded by random clutter, our brains can make unexpected connections to create fresh ideas. There are lots of famous examples:n Mark Twainn and Albert Einstein had chaotic desks, whilen Francis Bacon's studio in Dublin is an avalanche of paint, papers and mess.n " The official trailer for
Tidying Up With Marie Condo.
Netflix
- YouTube. (1:30) Marie Kondo explains how to tell whether an item sparks joy.
Ebury reads
- YouTube. (1:43) "Does tidiness really equal a clean mind?"
BBC News. (1,150) Economist and writer Tim Harford argues that embracing mess has its own psychological benefits.
Quartz. (650 words) Jo Ellison writes that the "KonMari" method helped her get her life in order.
The Financial Times. (450 words) (Paywall) KonMari: Kondo also encourages people to speak to their home and clothes as they are tidying them. She got the idea for her method after she fainted while tidying: "when I came to, I heard a mysterious voice, like some god of tidying telling me to look at my things more closely." Shinto: A traditional Japanese religion that focuses on links between the present and the ancient past. There is a special emphasis on honouring ancestors and the natural world. Kathleen D. Vohs: She headed a study that tested how well people performed in creative tasks in tidy and messy rooms. Those in tidy rooms were more successful. Mark Twain: The American author of
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
and
Huckleberry Finn. He was widely celebrated for his wit and humour. Francis Bacon: A British painter who was born in Ireland in 1909. His studio is still on display to the public in Dublin. What do we know?: Japanese organising consultant Marie Kondo is known as "the queen of tidying". Her new Netflix series,
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, is wildly popular and has sparked a lot of discussion. She encourages people to throw out any possession that does not "spark joy" in order to live a tidy life. Her books have sold 11 million copies worldwide. What do we not know?: Whether it is really better to be tidy or messy. Multiple studies have linked being in a messy environment with stress, but others have found that messiness is good for creativity and breaking boundaries.
Kondo encourages clients to throw out objects that have served their purpose in our lives, even ones we keep for sentimental value. Is it a good idea to invest objects with emotional significance? How important are your possessions to your identity?
As teenagers, "tidy your room!" is a refrain heard all too often. It is drummed into us that to be untidy is to be irresponsible, slobbish and disrespectful. Can tidiness really be morally superior to messiness? Perhaps a messy room can be just as organised as a tidy room, in its own way.Expert Links
Word Watch
Q & A
"When you put your house in order, you put your affairs and your past in order, too," she says. "Tidying is just a tool, not the final destination. The true goal should be to establish the lifestyle you want most once your house has been put in order."
And our culture tends to agree, valuing tidiness as superior while looking down on those who make a mess. "Cleanliness is next to godliness," goes the old saying.
n But being too tidy can cause stress, says Tim Harford, the author ofn Messy: The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives.n n He argues that mess can act like as a physical reminder of your to-do list. A half-read book, a discarded letter: these things will trigger your memory. Without them, you are less likely to remember your tasks and be left with a constant, creeping feeling of anxiety. n Besides, a bit of chaos can be productive. n n "Orderly environments promote convention and healthy choices," saysn Kathleen D. Vohsn from the University of Minnesota. "Disorderly environments seem to inspire breaking free of tradition, which can produce fresh insights."n n n When we are surrounded by random clutter, our brains can make unexpected connections to create fresh ideas. There are lots of famous examples:n Mark Twainn and Albert Einstein had chaotic desks, whilen Francis Bacon's studio in Dublin is an avalanche of paint, papers and mess.n " The official trailer for
Tidying Up With Marie Condo.
Netflix
- YouTube. (1:30) Marie Kondo explains how to tell whether an item sparks joy.
Ebury reads
- YouTube. (1:43) "Does tidiness really equal a clean mind?"
BBC News. (1,150) Economist and writer Tim Harford argues that embracing mess has its own psychological benefits.
Quartz. (650 words) Jo Ellison writes that the "KonMari" method helped her get her life in order.
The Financial Times. (450 words) (Paywall) KonMari: Kondo also encourages people to speak to their home and clothes as they are tidying them. She got the idea for her method after she fainted while tidying: "when I came to, I heard a mysterious voice, like some god of tidying telling me to look at my things more closely." Shinto: A traditional Japanese religion that focuses on links between the present and the ancient past. There is a special emphasis on honouring ancestors and the natural world. Kathleen D. Vohs: She headed a study that tested how well people performed in creative tasks in tidy and messy rooms. Those in tidy rooms were more successful. Mark Twain: The American author of
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
and
Huckleberry Finn. He was widely celebrated for his wit and humour. Francis Bacon: A British painter who was born in Ireland in 1909. His studio is still on display to the public in Dublin. What do we know?: Japanese organising consultant Marie Kondo is known as "the queen of tidying". Her new Netflix series,
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, is wildly popular and has sparked a lot of discussion. She encourages people to throw out any possession that does not "spark joy" in order to live a tidy life. Her books have sold 11 million copies worldwide. What do we not know?: Whether it is really better to be tidy or messy. Multiple studies have linked being in a messy environment with stress, but others have found that messiness is good for creativity and breaking boundaries.
Kondo encourages clients to throw out objects that have served their purpose in our lives, even ones we keep for sentimental value. Is it a good idea to invest objects with emotional significance? How important are your possessions to your identity?
As teenagers, "tidy your room!" is a refrain heard all too often. It is drummed into us that to be untidy is to be irresponsible, slobbish and disrespectful. Can tidiness really be morally superior to messiness? Perhaps a messy room can be just as organised as a tidy room, in its own way.Expert Links
Word Watch
Q & A
He argues that mess can act like as a physical reminder of your to-do list. A half-read book, a discarded letter: these things will trigger your memory. Without them, you are less likely to remember your tasks and be left with a constant, creeping feeling of anxiety.
Besides, a bit of chaos can be productive.
n "Orderly environments promote convention and healthy choices," saysn Kathleen D. Vohsn from the University of Minnesota. "Disorderly environments seem to inspire breaking free of tradition, which can produce fresh insights."n n n When we are surrounded by random clutter, our brains can make unexpected connections to create fresh ideas. There are lots of famous examples:n Mark Twainn and Albert Einstein had chaotic desks, whilen Francis Bacon's studio in Dublin is an avalanche of paint, papers and mess.n " The official trailer for
Tidying Up With Marie Condo.
Netflix
- YouTube. (1:30) Marie Kondo explains how to tell whether an item sparks joy.
Ebury reads
- YouTube. (1:43) "Does tidiness really equal a clean mind?"
BBC News. (1,150) Economist and writer Tim Harford argues that embracing mess has its own psychological benefits.
Quartz. (650 words) Jo Ellison writes that the "KonMari" method helped her get her life in order.
The Financial Times. (450 words) (Paywall) KonMari: Kondo also encourages people to speak to their home and clothes as they are tidying them. She got the idea for her method after she fainted while tidying: "when I came to, I heard a mysterious voice, like some god of tidying telling me to look at my things more closely." Shinto: A traditional Japanese religion that focuses on links between the present and the ancient past. There is a special emphasis on honouring ancestors and the natural world. Kathleen D. Vohs: She headed a study that tested how well people performed in creative tasks in tidy and messy rooms. Those in tidy rooms were more successful. Mark Twain: The American author of
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
and
Huckleberry Finn. He was widely celebrated for his wit and humour. Francis Bacon: A British painter who was born in Ireland in 1909. His studio is still on display to the public in Dublin. What do we know?: Japanese organising consultant Marie Kondo is known as "the queen of tidying". Her new Netflix series,
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, is wildly popular and has sparked a lot of discussion. She encourages people to throw out any possession that does not "spark joy" in order to live a tidy life. Her books have sold 11 million copies worldwide. What do we not know?: Whether it is really better to be tidy or messy. Multiple studies have linked being in a messy environment with stress, but others have found that messiness is good for creativity and breaking boundaries.
Kondo encourages clients to throw out objects that have served their purpose in our lives, even ones we keep for sentimental value. Is it a good idea to invest objects with emotional significance? How important are your possessions to your identity?
As teenagers, "tidy your room!" is a refrain heard all too often. It is drummed into us that to be untidy is to be irresponsible, slobbish and disrespectful. Can tidiness really be morally superior to messiness? Perhaps a messy room can be just as organised as a tidy room, in its own way.Expert Links
Word Watch
Q & A
n When we are surrounded by random clutter, our brains can make unexpected connections to create fresh ideas. There are lots of famous examples:n Mark Twainn and Albert Einstein had chaotic desks, whilen Francis Bacon's studio in Dublin is an avalanche of paint, papers and mess.n " The official trailer for
Tidying Up With Marie Condo.
Netflix
- YouTube. (1:30) Marie Kondo explains how to tell whether an item sparks joy.
Ebury reads
- YouTube. (1:43) "Does tidiness really equal a clean mind?"
BBC News. (1,150) Economist and writer Tim Harford argues that embracing mess has its own psychological benefits.
Quartz. (650 words) Jo Ellison writes that the "KonMari" method helped her get her life in order.
The Financial Times. (450 words) (Paywall) KonMari: Kondo also encourages people to speak to their home and clothes as they are tidying them. She got the idea for her method after she fainted while tidying: "when I came to, I heard a mysterious voice, like some god of tidying telling me to look at my things more closely." Shinto: A traditional Japanese religion that focuses on links between the present and the ancient past. There is a special emphasis on honouring ancestors and the natural world. Kathleen D. Vohs: She headed a study that tested how well people performed in creative tasks in tidy and messy rooms. Those in tidy rooms were more successful. Mark Twain: The American author of
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
and
Huckleberry Finn. He was widely celebrated for his wit and humour. Francis Bacon: A British painter who was born in Ireland in 1909. His studio is still on display to the public in Dublin. What do we know?: Japanese organising consultant Marie Kondo is known as "the queen of tidying". Her new Netflix series,
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, is wildly popular and has sparked a lot of discussion. She encourages people to throw out any possession that does not "spark joy" in order to live a tidy life. Her books have sold 11 million copies worldwide. What do we not know?: Whether it is really better to be tidy or messy. Multiple studies have linked being in a messy environment with stress, but others have found that messiness is good for creativity and breaking boundaries.
Kondo encourages clients to throw out objects that have served their purpose in our lives, even ones we keep for sentimental value. Is it a good idea to invest objects with emotional significance? How important are your possessions to your identity?
As teenagers, "tidy your room!" is a refrain heard all too often. It is drummed into us that to be untidy is to be irresponsible, slobbish and disrespectful. Can tidiness really be morally superior to messiness? Perhaps a messy room can be just as organised as a tidy room, in its own way.Expert Links
Word Watch
Q & A
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Kondo encourages clients to throw out objects that have served their purpose in our lives, even ones we keep for sentimental value. Is it a good idea to invest objects with emotional significance? How important are your possessions to your identity?
As teenagers, "tidy your room!" is a refrain heard all too often. It is drummed into us that to be untidy is to be irresponsible, slobbish and disrespectful. Can tidiness really be morally superior to messiness? Perhaps a messy room can be just as organised as a tidy room, in its own way.
Word Watch
The official trailer for
Tidying Up With Marie Condo.
Netflix
- YouTube. (1:30) Marie Kondo explains how to tell whether an item sparks joy.
Ebury reads
- YouTube. (1:43) "Does tidiness really equal a clean mind?"
BBC News. (1,150) Economist and writer Tim Harford argues that embracing mess has its own psychological benefits.
Quartz. (650 words) Jo Ellison writes that the "KonMari" method helped her get her life in order.
The Financial Times. (450 words) (Paywall) KonMari: Kondo also encourages people to speak to their home and clothes as they are tidying them. She got the idea for her method after she fainted while tidying: "when I came to, I heard a mysterious voice, like some god of tidying telling me to look at my things more closely." Shinto: A traditional Japanese religion that focuses on links between the present and the ancient past. There is a special emphasis on honouring ancestors and the natural world. Kathleen D. Vohs: She headed a study that tested how well people performed in creative tasks in tidy and messy rooms. Those in tidy rooms were more successful. Mark Twain: The American author of
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
and
Huckleberry Finn. He was widely celebrated for his wit and humour. Francis Bacon: A British painter who was born in Ireland in 1909. His studio is still on display to the public in Dublin. What do we know?: Japanese organising consultant Marie Kondo is known as "the queen of tidying". Her new Netflix series,
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, is wildly popular and has sparked a lot of discussion. She encourages people to throw out any possession that does not "spark joy" in order to live a tidy life. Her books have sold 11 million copies worldwide. What do we not know?: Whether it is really better to be tidy or messy. Multiple studies have linked being in a messy environment with stress, but others have found that messiness is good for creativity and breaking boundaries.Word Watch
Q & A
Marie Kondo explains how to tell whether an item sparks joy.
Ebury reads
- YouTube. (1:43) "Does tidiness really equal a clean mind?"
BBC News. (1,150) Economist and writer Tim Harford argues that embracing mess has its own psychological benefits.
Quartz. (650 words) Jo Ellison writes that the "KonMari" method helped her get her life in order.
The Financial Times. (450 words) (Paywall) KonMari: Kondo also encourages people to speak to their home and clothes as they are tidying them. She got the idea for her method after she fainted while tidying: "when I came to, I heard a mysterious voice, like some god of tidying telling me to look at my things more closely." Shinto: A traditional Japanese religion that focuses on links between the present and the ancient past. There is a special emphasis on honouring ancestors and the natural world. Kathleen D. Vohs: She headed a study that tested how well people performed in creative tasks in tidy and messy rooms. Those in tidy rooms were more successful. Mark Twain: The American author of
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
and
Huckleberry Finn. He was widely celebrated for his wit and humour. Francis Bacon: A British painter who was born in Ireland in 1909. His studio is still on display to the public in Dublin. What do we know?: Japanese organising consultant Marie Kondo is known as "the queen of tidying". Her new Netflix series,
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, is wildly popular and has sparked a lot of discussion. She encourages people to throw out any possession that does not "spark joy" in order to live a tidy life. Her books have sold 11 million copies worldwide. What do we not know?: Whether it is really better to be tidy or messy. Multiple studies have linked being in a messy environment with stress, but others have found that messiness is good for creativity and breaking boundaries.Word Watch
Q & A
"Does tidiness really equal a clean mind?"
BBC News. (1,150) Economist and writer Tim Harford argues that embracing mess has its own psychological benefits.
Quartz. (650 words) Jo Ellison writes that the "KonMari" method helped her get her life in order.
The Financial Times. (450 words) (Paywall) KonMari: Kondo also encourages people to speak to their home and clothes as they are tidying them. She got the idea for her method after she fainted while tidying: "when I came to, I heard a mysterious voice, like some god of tidying telling me to look at my things more closely." Shinto: A traditional Japanese religion that focuses on links between the present and the ancient past. There is a special emphasis on honouring ancestors and the natural world. Kathleen D. Vohs: She headed a study that tested how well people performed in creative tasks in tidy and messy rooms. Those in tidy rooms were more successful. Mark Twain: The American author of
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
and
Huckleberry Finn. He was widely celebrated for his wit and humour. Francis Bacon: A British painter who was born in Ireland in 1909. His studio is still on display to the public in Dublin. What do we know?: Japanese organising consultant Marie Kondo is known as "the queen of tidying". Her new Netflix series,
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, is wildly popular and has sparked a lot of discussion. She encourages people to throw out any possession that does not "spark joy" in order to live a tidy life. Her books have sold 11 million copies worldwide. What do we not know?: Whether it is really better to be tidy or messy. Multiple studies have linked being in a messy environment with stress, but others have found that messiness is good for creativity and breaking boundaries.Word Watch
Q & A
Economist and writer Tim Harford argues that embracing mess has its own psychological benefits.
Quartz. (650 words) Jo Ellison writes that the "KonMari" method helped her get her life in order.
The Financial Times. (450 words) (Paywall) KonMari: Kondo also encourages people to speak to their home and clothes as they are tidying them. She got the idea for her method after she fainted while tidying: "when I came to, I heard a mysterious voice, like some god of tidying telling me to look at my things more closely." Shinto: A traditional Japanese religion that focuses on links between the present and the ancient past. There is a special emphasis on honouring ancestors and the natural world. Kathleen D. Vohs: She headed a study that tested how well people performed in creative tasks in tidy and messy rooms. Those in tidy rooms were more successful. Mark Twain: The American author of
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
and
Huckleberry Finn. He was widely celebrated for his wit and humour. Francis Bacon: A British painter who was born in Ireland in 1909. His studio is still on display to the public in Dublin. What do we know?: Japanese organising consultant Marie Kondo is known as "the queen of tidying". Her new Netflix series,
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, is wildly popular and has sparked a lot of discussion. She encourages people to throw out any possession that does not "spark joy" in order to live a tidy life. Her books have sold 11 million copies worldwide. What do we not know?: Whether it is really better to be tidy or messy. Multiple studies have linked being in a messy environment with stress, but others have found that messiness is good for creativity and breaking boundaries.Word Watch
Q & A
Jo Ellison writes that the "KonMari" method helped her get her life in order.
The Financial Times. (450 words) (Paywall) KonMari: Kondo also encourages people to speak to their home and clothes as they are tidying them. She got the idea for her method after she fainted while tidying: "when I came to, I heard a mysterious voice, like some god of tidying telling me to look at my things more closely." Shinto: A traditional Japanese religion that focuses on links between the present and the ancient past. There is a special emphasis on honouring ancestors and the natural world. Kathleen D. Vohs: She headed a study that tested how well people performed in creative tasks in tidy and messy rooms. Those in tidy rooms were more successful. Mark Twain: The American author of
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
and
Huckleberry Finn. He was widely celebrated for his wit and humour. Francis Bacon: A British painter who was born in Ireland in 1909. His studio is still on display to the public in Dublin. What do we know?: Japanese organising consultant Marie Kondo is known as "the queen of tidying". Her new Netflix series,
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, is wildly popular and has sparked a lot of discussion. She encourages people to throw out any possession that does not "spark joy" in order to live a tidy life. Her books have sold 11 million copies worldwide. What do we not know?: Whether it is really better to be tidy or messy. Multiple studies have linked being in a messy environment with stress, but others have found that messiness is good for creativity and breaking boundaries.Word Watch
Q & A
KonMari: Kondo also encourages people to speak to their home and clothes as they are tidying them. She got the idea for her method after she fainted while tidying: "when I came to, I heard a mysterious voice, like some god of tidying telling me to look at my things more closely." Shinto: A traditional Japanese religion that focuses on links between the present and the ancient past. There is a special emphasis on honouring ancestors and the natural world. Kathleen D. Vohs: She headed a study that tested how well people performed in creative tasks in tidy and messy rooms. Those in tidy rooms were more successful. Mark Twain: The American author of
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
and
Huckleberry Finn. He was widely celebrated for his wit and humour. Francis Bacon: A British painter who was born in Ireland in 1909. His studio is still on display to the public in Dublin. What do we know?: Japanese organising consultant Marie Kondo is known as "the queen of tidying". Her new Netflix series,
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, is wildly popular and has sparked a lot of discussion. She encourages people to throw out any possession that does not "spark joy" in order to live a tidy life. Her books have sold 11 million copies worldwide. What do we not know?: Whether it is really better to be tidy or messy. Multiple studies have linked being in a messy environment with stress, but others have found that messiness is good for creativity and breaking boundaries.Q & A
Shinto: A traditional Japanese religion that focuses on links between the present and the ancient past. There is a special emphasis on honouring ancestors and the natural world. Kathleen D. Vohs: She headed a study that tested how well people performed in creative tasks in tidy and messy rooms. Those in tidy rooms were more successful. Mark Twain: The American author of
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
and
Huckleberry Finn. He was widely celebrated for his wit and humour. Francis Bacon: A British painter who was born in Ireland in 1909. His studio is still on display to the public in Dublin. What do we know?: Japanese organising consultant Marie Kondo is known as "the queen of tidying". Her new Netflix series,
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, is wildly popular and has sparked a lot of discussion. She encourages people to throw out any possession that does not "spark joy" in order to live a tidy life. Her books have sold 11 million copies worldwide. What do we not know?: Whether it is really better to be tidy or messy. Multiple studies have linked being in a messy environment with stress, but others have found that messiness is good for creativity and breaking boundaries.Q & A
Kathleen D. Vohs: She headed a study that tested how well people performed in creative tasks in tidy and messy rooms. Those in tidy rooms were more successful. Mark Twain: The American author of
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
and
Huckleberry Finn. He was widely celebrated for his wit and humour. Francis Bacon: A British painter who was born in Ireland in 1909. His studio is still on display to the public in Dublin. What do we know?: Japanese organising consultant Marie Kondo is known as "the queen of tidying". Her new Netflix series,
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, is wildly popular and has sparked a lot of discussion. She encourages people to throw out any possession that does not "spark joy" in order to live a tidy life. Her books have sold 11 million copies worldwide. What do we not know?: Whether it is really better to be tidy or messy. Multiple studies have linked being in a messy environment with stress, but others have found that messiness is good for creativity and breaking boundaries.Q & A
Mark Twain: The American author of
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
and
Huckleberry Finn. He was widely celebrated for his wit and humour. Francis Bacon: A British painter who was born in Ireland in 1909. His studio is still on display to the public in Dublin. What do we know?: Japanese organising consultant Marie Kondo is known as "the queen of tidying". Her new Netflix series,
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, is wildly popular and has sparked a lot of discussion. She encourages people to throw out any possession that does not "spark joy" in order to live a tidy life. Her books have sold 11 million copies worldwide. What do we not know?: Whether it is really better to be tidy or messy. Multiple studies have linked being in a messy environment with stress, but others have found that messiness is good for creativity and breaking boundaries.Q & A
Francis Bacon: A British painter who was born in Ireland in 1909. His studio is still on display to the public in Dublin. What do we know?: Japanese organising consultant Marie Kondo is known as "the queen of tidying". Her new Netflix series,
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, is wildly popular and has sparked a lot of discussion. She encourages people to throw out any possession that does not "spark joy" in order to live a tidy life. Her books have sold 11 million copies worldwide. What do we not know?: Whether it is really better to be tidy or messy. Multiple studies have linked being in a messy environment with stress, but others have found that messiness is good for creativity and breaking boundaries.Q & A
What do we know?: Japanese organising consultant Marie Kondo is known as "the queen of tidying". Her new Netflix series,
Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, is wildly popular and has sparked a lot of discussion. She encourages people to throw out any possession that does not "spark joy" in order to live a tidy life. Her books have sold 11 million copies worldwide. What do we not know?: Whether it is really better to be tidy or messy. Multiple studies have linked being in a messy environment with stress, but others have found that messiness is good for creativity and breaking boundaries.
What do we not know?: Whether it is really better to be tidy or messy. Multiple studies have linked being in a messy environment with stress, but others have found that messiness is good for creativity and breaking boundaries.