Ep 99 | Single Mom Uses KonMari to Make Room for Her Daughter to Grow

Single mom Amy DeCillo walks through how her 15 hour KonMari tidying experience impacted her family and the benefits of working with a KonMari Consultant along the way.

Amy DeCillo is a single mom of her 12 year old daughter who has some mild special needs. She works fulltime in healthcare and she’s working on an MBA in Public Health. She enjoys a good workout, organizing her home, and doing puzzles with her daughter.

Amy is one Kristyn's clients! They tidied for 15 hours together over a period of three months and she is a For the Love of Tidy Graduate of Tidy. Today we will take a deep dive into her KonMari tidying journey and the impact it’s had on her family.

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In this episode, you’ll enjoy:

  • How Netflix's Tidying Up with Marie Kondo sparked Amy to find a KonMari Consultant in Chicago to help her organize

  • How knowing Kristyn was returning Lesson after Lesson was the perfect amount of tidying accountability to keep Amy motivated

  • Amy's original vision: quick maintenance, workouts, and time with daughter and family without worrying about cleaning at home

  • How Amy made tidying a priority for three months, politely saying no to social events to stay on track

  • Amy and Kristyn's most memorable moments

  • Amy's favorite post-tidying event maintenance strategies

  • Other areas of Amy's life that she can seamlessly navigate now that her tidying journey is complete

  • How Amy plans to guide her sister and other family members get organized, now that she has this new life skill

What sparks joy for Amy:
Surprising her daughter Sophia with a phone!

Final Words of Wisdom:
I would highly recommend anyone going on this journey to hire a KonMari Consultant and follow the steps and plan they suggest for you.

Gems:

  • "I did not think that we were going to get as much as we got done in the 15 hours that we had together."
  • "I was just amazed at how motivating it was to keep going."
  • "Don't stop. It's OK to thank things and move on."

You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home
You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

Special Guest: Amy DeCillo.

Om Podcasten

Welcome to Spark Joy, co-hosted by certified KonMari Consultants Kristyn Ivey and Karin Socci. Spark Joy is the podcast dedicated to celebrating the KonMari Method and the transformative power of surrounding yourself with joy; and letting go of the all the rest. Made popular by Marie Kondo, author of the bestselling book The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up, the KonMari Method is a revolutionary professional organizing technique and way of life. Join us as we explore the world of KonMari and how the method impacts your home, health, wealth, family and well being. Spark Joy engages thought leaders and innovators in the KonMari universe. We share our experiences as KonMari Consultants, working with clients from all walks of life: families, empty nesting folks downsizing, young people setting up their first homes, and others. Look forward to practical tidy tips that will help you execute your own KonMari journey with ease and joy. Spark Joy wants to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com, email us at contact@sparkjoypodcast.com to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. Join us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter via @sparkjoypodcast.Thanks for tuning in, and we hope your day sparks joy! NOTE: Spark Joy the podcast is not endorsed by or affiliated with KonMari Media, Inc. The opinions expressed on the show's episodes represent the views of the co-hosts and guests alone, and do not represent the corporate position of KonMari Media, Inc or the KonMari consultant community.