Fans Delighted That Tidying Up Expert Marie Kondo Admits She’s ‘Kind Of Given Up’ After Birth Of Third Child

Author and best-selling expert in organizational management Marie Kondo has admitted she’s “kind of given up” on tidying up.

After her huge success, the 38-year old became a household name book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” It was a New York Times bestseller, selling more than 4 million copies. Her method of minimalism was the basis for a Netflix series.

Kondo, a Japanese resident, popularized the idea decluttering through asking each item if it was needed. “sparked joy.” But now that she’s added a third kid to her household in 2021, the expert organizer admitted it’s not so easy to keep a perfectly tidy home.

“Up until now, I was a professional tidier, so I did my best to keep my home tidy at all times,” She spoke out while promoting her book. per Washington Post. “I have kind of given up on that in a good way for me. Now I realize what is important to me is enjoying spending time with my children at home.”

“My home is messy, but the way I am spending my time is the right way for me at this time at this stage of my life,” Kondo explained.

The publication noted that Kondo still prioritizes quality over quantity and strives to find joy in all the items surrounding her, but that she’s also less concerned about keeping a spotless home now that she has three young children.

The organizational expert also explained how she’s been trying to clear her schedule for more free time, too. Kondo said in her book: “sometimes I pack my schedule so tightly I feel frazzled or am overcome with anxiety.”

Parents have been addressed by the author before about following tidying rules when raising young children. 

“I try to show my older daughter the things I do daily. I try to do some of the washing and folding in front of her, deliberately. Sometimes my daughter starts folding hats or tries to fold placemats on the dining table,” Kondo told Time 2019

She said that parents should lead by example. Kondo contributed Quora chat: The “most important thing is for parents to learn to tidy their own things first. If parents can keep their own belongings tidy, their kids will notice and learn by example; they’ll realize how tidying is comforting and enjoyable.”

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