I Tidied Up, but There’s Still No Joy

Marie Kondo promises joy through decluttering, but what if it only reminds you why you’re sad?

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To live a happy life, just follow the steps laid out in Marie Kondo’s bestselling book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Bluntly summarized: Put all your shit into a pile, pick each item up one by one, and ask yourself, “Does this spark…