{"id":2232,"date":"2015-08-17T07:45:15","date_gmt":"2015-08-17T13:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/icecreaminspiration.com\/?p=2232"},"modified":"2020-05-20T19:31:46","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T01:31:46","slug":"transform-your-home-transform-your-life-week-3-course-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icecreaminspiration.com\/transform-your-home-transform-your-life-week-3-course-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Transform Your Home, Transform Your Life–Week 3–Challenge Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"What<\/a>Welcome!<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m so glad you found my Transform Your Home, Transform Your Life Challenge!<\/span><\/p>\n

This challenge is inspired by the book,  The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up<\/a>. <\/strong>If you don’t have this book, I highly recommend getting it! While not necessary, it will give you an overview of the whole KonMari system (which we are using) and the reasoning behind it. Throughout this challenge, I also give you reading assignments in the book. These are optional, of course, but extremely helpful.<\/p>\n

To start the challenge, I suggest reading the first two chapters of the book so you can get an overview of the whole system. You will also be reading the last few pages of the book where the author talks about the profound changes you can expect in your life from employing the KonMari system. It truly is inspiring! The book is a very interesting, fun read, and I know you will enjoy it.<\/p>\n

We will move through the Transform Your Home, Transform Your Life Challenge one week at a time. Each week will have a new challenge, but you are free to complete the challenges more quickly if you like.<\/p>\n

Now I am going to give you the outline for the weekly challenges. When you see this rather extensive list, PLEASE do not feel overwhelmed! Just take everything a week at a time (along with a big breath) and everything will be fine \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

I have added a few categories and sub-categories not found in the book. This book was written by a Japanese woman and is very geared toward Japanese homes. Since American homes are quite different, I felt that some extra categories would be helpful in order to thoroughly organize our homes. (If you are from a country other than America and Japan, welcome! Feel free to adapt this list to fit your own needs).<\/p>\n

If this is your first encounter with the Transform Your Home, Transform Your Life Challenge, be sure to click on the links for weeks one and two on the next page to get started.<\/p>\n

Challenge Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

Week 1–Introduction and Invitation to Join the Transform Your Home, Transform Your Life Challenge<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 2–Preparing for the Challenge<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 3–Challenge Overview<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 4–Clothing–Tops<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 5–Clothing–Bottoms<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 6–Clothing–Items that are Hanging<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 7–Clothing–Socks and Underwear<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 8–Clothing for Special Events<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 9–Accessories<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 10–Purses and Bags<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 11–Shoes<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 12–Books<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 13–Magazines and Catalogs<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 14–Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 15–Storage<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 16–CDs and DVDs<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 17–Skin, Hair, and Makeup Products<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 18–Valuables and Your Purse<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 19–Electrical Equipment and Appliances<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 20–Household Supplies–Medicine, Cleaning Supplies, etc.<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 21–The Kitchen<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 22–Bedding and Towels<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 23–Hobbies<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 24–Sentimental Items<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 25–Pictures and Artwork<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 26–Digital Photos<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 27–Odds and Ends–Pantry, Games, etc.<\/a><\/p>\n

Week 28–Reflections<\/a><\/p>\n

Your assignments for this week are:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Read<\/strong> the Introduction and Chapters One and Two in The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up<\/a> <\/strong>(pages 1-61) and the concluding pages of the book (pages 179-204).<\/li>\n
  2. Write your Vision Statement<\/strong> of what you want your home to look and feel like. Be specific. (See pages 36-38 for instructions on how to do this).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Tips for success:<\/strong>\"Tips<\/a><\/p>\n