Marie Kondo changed the world with one simple question: Does it spark joy? Her KonMari method transformed how we approach our homes and our lives. But after welcoming her third child, even Marie admits that tidiness sometimes has to take a backseat. Now navigating a chapter filled with toys, tantrums, and tender moments, she’s learning (and teaching us) that joy evolves. Partnering with Klook, she’s also rediscovering that joy through experiences, not just organization. Here are five takeaways from her journey that might help you tidy up your perspective.

Here are five takeaways from her journey that might help you tidy up your perspective.

1. Joy Looks Different in Every Season of Life

We often try to hold onto one idea of happiness. Marie's new reality of raising three kids reminded her that joy isn’t static. What once sparked joy through neatly folded clothes now shows up in a messy living room, a spontaneous laugh, or an afternoon nap. The key is staying open to what joy looks like today.

2. Let Go of the Pressure to Be Perfect

Marie was long seen as the embodiment of calm and order. So it came as a surprise when she revealed that her home is no longer always tidy and that she’s okay with that. Her honesty reminds us that perfection isn’t the goal. Living with presence and intention matters more than keeping everything spotless

3. Embrace the Beauty in Imperfection

Marie found a powerful metaphor in kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold. Instead of hiding cracks, kintsugi honors them. That idea now applies to her life too, acknowledging flaws, celebrating the mess, and seeing value in every imperfection. True beauty often lies in what’s been lived through

4. Be Open to Redefining Yourself

Whether meditating like a samurai or dancing in a robot suit, Marie shows that we’re never done growing. Parenthood didn’t take her away from herself; it simply revealed a new version. You can be more than one thing. Letting go of old labels can create space for something even more authentic to emerge

5. Travel Can Be a Form of Self-Rediscovery

Marie returned to Japan not to check off tourist spots but to reconnect with herself through meaningful, hands-on experiences. From meditative moments to playful adventures, travel reminded her that inspiration often comes when you step outside your daily patterns. If you’ve been craving clarity or a renewed sense of self, sometimes the best way forward is to take a detour.

Now’s a great time to pause, reflect, and make space for joy in new ways. Whether that means a quiet break or a bold new adventure, give yourself permission to change, recharge, and rediscover what matters most. Ready to meet the best version of yourself? Go find what sparks joy next.