But what’s different about Kondo’s approach is her allowance for human emotion.

And then the key is to pay attention to your body’s response.

“Joy is personal, so everyone will experience it differently,” her website says.

Marie Kondo

This allowance for the key in of attachment we make to the objects, clothing items, etc.

Kondo also has a few other helpful tips to help make cleaning less daunting.

Instead, give yourself some grace, and consider trying some of Kondo’s tips.

A group of people smiling with wine and food

Do you want to entertain guests for a gathering?

Then visualize what you would want your space to look like to achieve that.

See the gathering and see yourself reveling in your hosting duties.

An organized bathroom drawer

), and finally sentimental items.

when we had wanted to finish the bedroom.

Don’t punish yourself for “slower productivity” when you get to these items.

Allow yourself to feel what you feel as you hold these items in your hands.