FAQs

Die KonMari® Methode schult dich intensiv im Entscheidungen treffen. Du bekommst einen Überblick über deine gesamten Besitztümer und entscheidest dich für die Dinge, die du behalten möchtest. Mich hat die Methode überzeugt und ich konnte damit in kurzer Zeit mich in meinen Wohnräumen viel wohler fühlen.

The KonMari® method is well thought out and has been developed by Marie Kondo through many years of experience. We go by category (not by room!), starting with clothes and working our way through books, documents/paper, komono (miscellaneous) to your memorabilia. We first decide whether you want to keep something (#sparkjoy) and then how you want to store it. We increase the level of difficulty and by the time you've reached your sentimental items, you'll be a pro at making decisions (these skills come in handy everywhere). In the initial consultation and during our sessions, you will learn more as you practice it.

First of all, it is important that we get to know each other so that you can find out whether you would like to work with me. We'll talk about your plans and expectations for our collaboration. I also want to find out about your living situation, what you already like and where your problems are. How we work together is of course also important, when and how often should the sessions take place? Do you have a deadline? I have prepared a few guiding questions for our meeting, but there is time for all your questions.

Empfehlenswert ist es natürlich 🙂 Wenn du es dir wünschst, können wir aber auch (zuerst) mit einem kleinen Projekt starten: dein Kleiderschrank, dein Arbeitsplatz, ein Abstellraum oder oder … Ein sogenanntes Aufräumfestival ist aber die Vorgangsweise, bei der du wirklich nachhaltige Veränderung für dich in deinen Wohnräumen bewirken kannst.  Hier bekommst du einen Überblick über all deinen Besitz.

I cannot make your decisions for you, I can only guide you through them and stand by your side. I also can't work on my own: it's about your possessions, your things. Only you know what gives you joy and what should stay with you, we will discover that together. Projects like organizing e.g. your already tackled pantry with a short briefing beforehand are very welcome.

During the first session, we will first take a short tour of your rooms. I already know a lot about your goals and wishes for your living space from the initial consultation. We proceed according to the list of categories or set ourselves another goal - it's your project. We gather together all the things that belong to the the category. Then it's time to make decisions. I will guide you trough the process step by step. After making decisions on what stays with you, we organize your things. At the end we stow anything in progress away again (possibly only temporarily if there are more sessions to come).

We agree on the duration in advance (most of the time 3 or 5 hours, with breaks). I keep to the agreed schedule and make sure that we finish on time. If it takes a little longer because we're "in the flow" and you still have time, then that's fine too. Beyond that, I will charge you an additional hour at a lower rate.

I want you to feel comfortable with me. During the initial consultation, I will also ask you for important information about what what your preferences are in your living space and what I should bear in mind when working with you. Your living spaces, your rules 😉 If you prefer, we can also do online sessions.

With pleasure, of course! The KonMari® method can also be used very well in workspaces such as offices, workshops and studios, helping you to work more comfortably and efficiently. Feel free to contact me for an initial consultation.

Unfortunately, the pandemic is still not over yet. If you feel unwell or experience any symptoms, please let me know before a session so that we can switch to online or postpone it. Otherwise, you decide: mask on, testing beforehand (antigen home test) or would you prefer an online session altogether?

Pretty similar to the in-home sessions. We just meet via an online platform and keep the session a little shorter, two hours (my recommendation). Before the session, I will send you a link to the online session and a short checklist for you so we can have almost as great a session as in person.

Hi, I'm Elis, my pronouns are they/them/theirs. For example you could say: "I had my first meeting with Elis yesterday. They are a tidying consultant and will soon be supporting me with my tidying festival. I'm already looking forward to our first appointment next week."

Please also tell me how you would like to be addressed, what kind of pronouns and titles you use. Usually, I'm happy to be on a first-name basis with my clients, but if you prefer a more polite form of address, please let me know.

My payment methods are cash or card (debit or credit card) right after the session. You are welcome to pay by invoice, if we have worked with each other for some time. You will of course receive a printed receipt or via e-mail. The prices do not include sales tax, since I am exempt from it.