Does it bring you joy?  Have you ever asked yourself this question?  If you have heard of Marie Kondo you know that is her main question.  Marie Kondo is famous for her book 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing'.  This week I talk about my experience with the “KonMari” method and what it has done for me.  
Why do you allow things in your life if they don’t bring you joy? Instead of ignoring all the stuff around you, noticing whether something brings you joy or takes away from your joy will help you create a happier you!  The more things you have around you that bring you joy, the more little happy moments you get in your day.  When something doesn’t bring you joy then you need to figure out how to reconfigure it and make it work for you…or figure out how to let it go.  Re-purpose it or donate it and let it bring someone else Joy! 
Through this exercise you become more aware of what’s around you and you become proactive in creating  a positive environment for yourself.  If something is in your life but it doesn’t bring you joy or serve you, then why are you letting it stay?  I found that noticing what brings me joy every day makes me grateful for all I have.  The more proactive you are in creating your happy life, the more empowered you feel.