10 Important Organizing Tips You Didn't See in 'Tidying Up'

Are you ready for a bombshell? Netflix's "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" only scratched the surface of her genius organizing tips. If you skipped the book and went straight to the screen, these are the best nuggets of organizing advice you missed.

All it takes is one big tidying session to get your house into shape. So, do it right and do it well, and you shouldn't have to add "declutter" to your chore list ever again. Organizing all of your belongings at one time allows you to see results immediately, which has a profound impact on your mindset. Once you finish tidying one category, you'll feel confident and motivated to tackle the next area.

Storing before sorting results in hoarding. Before stepping foot in The Container Store, remember this: Bins and baskets just disguise clutter without addressing the problem. Boxes are only useful when they hold items that you actually need and want. Shoeboxes and clear food storage containers work just as well as any pricey organizing gadget.

This is perhaps the most important takeaway from Kondo's book. Visualization is your most powerful tool when decluttering. If you can't picture yourself using an item in the future, or if it doesn't align with your current lifestyle, toss it. After all, the goal of the KonMari method is to help you live your best life. A clear vision will energize and inspire you to finish organizing.