How to make your life harmonious: 5 Japanese techniques for putting things in order at home and at workplace

Japan is known for its desire for precision, minimalism, and the pursuit of perfection. This country has given the world many organizational techniques that go far beyond just putting things in order.

"These methods," writes News Bytes, "not only organize the surrounding space qualitatively but also foster a conscious approach to everyday life.

Here are 5 Japanese organizational techniques you can use to make your space cleaner and your life more harmonious.

Oosouji

Oosuji literally means "big cleaning". It is usually held every year on December 28. Its purpose is to celebrate the New Year with a positive attitude and leave everything unnecessary from the previous year.

What does it look like in practice? To get peace of mind through physical order, make a clear plan for deep cleaning in all rooms and carefully put everything in its place.

KonMari

The KonMari approach, created by Marie Kondo, is more of a categorization than a place-based organization. The plan is to start with a specific topic, such as clothes, and compile everything that falls into that category in one place. Then you should evaluate everything separately, leaving only what brings you joy.

This method will help you not only organize your possessions but also better understand what is important to you.

Danshari

The method of Danshari (life cleanse) is to get rid of things that have no constructive purpose. Danshari has 3 phases - dan (giving up), sha (getting rid of), and ri (dividing).

To keep your home peaceful, develop an attitude where experiences are more important than material possessions.

The 5S method

The 5S method offers recommendations for organizing and maintaining a productive workspace. The acronym stands for five Japanese words beginning with the letter "S".

The systematic method of long-term organization is formed by the words "sort" (seiri), "put in order" (seiton), "shine" (seiso), "standardize" (seiketsu), and "maintain" (shitsuke).

This systematic approach increases efficiency and productivity in both professional and personal life.

Ochanoma Sukima

The term "space between rooms" defines the habit of keeping rooms uncluttered and open. The flow of energy is enhanced when the space is devoid of chaos, leading to a sense of calm.

To create it and allow positive energy to spread throughout the house, first of all, get rid of unnecessary furniture and unnecessary things.