How Becoming a KonMari Consultant Transformed My Life – And Can Change Yours Too.

By Elizabeth Lowe, Certified KonMari® Consultant

I never imagined that losing my job would lead me to the most meaningful chapter of my life.

For over ten years, I worked in the retirement industry. It was stable, familiar, and something I poured a lot of myself into. But when the pandemic hit, everything changed.

Like so many others, I suddenly found myself without the role that had defined so much of my daily life—and my identity.

I was heartbroken. I felt lost, unsure of what to do next, or how to even begin picking up the pieces. It was in that quiet, uncertain space that something unexpected happened.

The Day I Discovered KonMari

Following this event ,I hired career coach, sensing my need for a fresh perspective, She introduced me to Marie Kondo and the KonMari Method®. I’ll admit, at first I thought it was just about organizing your closet or folding clothes a certain way. But as I dove deeper, I realized this method was about so much more than tidying—it was about healing.

It was about listening to myself. About learning to ask the simple, powerful question: “Does this spark joy?”

And for the first time in a long time, I started to feel something shift.

Choosing Joy—On Purpose

As I began applying the KonMari Method® in my own home, I experienced not just a physical transformation, but an emotional one. Each item I let go of, made room for clarity, hope, and self-trust. I wasn’t just organizing my belongings—I was rediscovering who I was without the title, without the pressure, without the noise.

And slowly, a thought formed: What if I could help others feel this too?

That’s when I made the decision to become a certified KonMari Consultant. It felt like a calling, a way to turn my own experience of loss and reinvention into something meaningful.

The Certification Journey

Going through the certification process was deeply personal. It required me to confront my own habits, attachments, and fears. But with every drawer, every box, every memory I sorted through, I also rebuilt a sense of purpose.

I learned not just how to guide others through their tidying journeys—but how to hold space for people in transition, just like I had been.

How My Life Has Transformed

Since becoming a KonMari Consultant, my life has opened up in beautiful and unexpected ways.

Personally, I live with more intention and peace. My home is calm, joyful, and filled only with the things I love and use. It’s no longer a space filled with “shoulds” and “somedays”—it’s a reflection of who I truly am.

Professionally, I’ve stepped into a new identity: one that feels aligned, authentic, and deeply fulfilling. I’ve had the honor of supporting clients through powerful transformations—not just in their homes, but in their lives. I’ve facilitated workshops, collaborated on meaningful projects, and built a business rooted in service and joy.

What began as heartbreak became a doorway. And walking through it changed everything.

If this is you at this moment.

If you’re standing at a crossroads—whether it’s after a job loss, a life change, or simply a feeling that something isn’t quite right—I want you to know, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to stay stuck.

The KonMari Method® isn’t just about things. It’s about clarity, courage, and self-discovery. It’s about deciding what kind of life you want to live—and letting go of everything that no longer supports that vision.

Whether you start with one drawer or one decision, the shift begins when you give yourself permission to choose joy.

And if you ever need support, encouragement, or a guide along the way, I’m here.

✨ Let’s Connect

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I’d love to hear your story, walk alongside you on your journey, or simply offer encouragement as you move toward a life that truly sparks joy.

You deserve it.

With joy,Elizabeth LoweCertified KonMari® Consultant