The Simply + Fiercely Show

28: The Problem with “Does It Spark Joy”

The Simply + Fiercely Show

Show Notes

If you're decluttering, you're probably familiar with the question, "Does this spark joy?" as made famous by Marie Kondo. But what do you do when everything sparks joy? Listen to this episode of The Simply + Fiercely Show to find out. In This Episode - the pros and cons of using "Does this spark joy?" in your decluttering - a follow-up question that will help you make better decisions - my surprising relationships with fashion and why I choose to embrace a minimalist wardrobe Featured In This Episode Get your free Mindful Decluttering guide: simplyfiercely.com/freeguide Read the blog: simplyfiercely.com/blog Connect on Instagram: @simplyfiercely Clear Your Clutter opens in Jan 2024–get on the waitlist: simplyfiercely.com/clearyourclutter

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