Here is the truth: Decluttering can quickly become an overwhelming experience. In many ways, decluttering is much more of a mental activity than physical one. Each item requires you to make decisions, and decision making is exhausting.

The KonMari method attempts to simplify the decluttering process using Kondo’s Japanese minimalism into one easy question of “Does this spark joy?”. But for many Americans, parting with our belongings is not so simple, and may be a very stressful and frustrating experience.