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How she became the first KonMari-certified Filipino consultant
Christine Dychiao is the first Filipina KonMari-certified consultant, yes of the Marie Kondo school of tidying up, currently sweeping up the internet.
After being a KonMari Method advocate, after successfully decluttering her home by way of KonMari, Christine decided to get certified.
According to Christine, she had to read all of Kondo’s books, submit pictures of tidied home for verification before getting a slot at a three-day seminar in New York City. The seminar alone cost $2,000.
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Upon her return, Christine had to do 10 tidying practice sessions with clients and submit reports in the order of the KonMari Method.
Apart from the reports, Christine also took a consultant exam, passed it, and do an interview. Finally, an annual $500 membership fee is needed to activate her certification.
“I’m honored to be the first. I feel the responsibility of making sure that the principles of KonMari are understood here, while creating awareness that a solution to clutter exists and that it truly is life-changing," Christine told GMA News Online.
According to her, attaching hard sentimental value to things is the biggest clutter problem among Filipinos.
"Sentimental items are a common clutter issue, especially among the older generation. They really hold on to a lot of things, like souvenirs from birthdays/debuts/weddings, their travels, and even their childhood (photographs, letters, medals, trophies, and certificates). Add to this heirloom pieces like furniture, plates, and cutlery from their parents/grandparents who were also unwilling to let go of their own belongings, and they really add up,” she said.
"I want to help educate Filipinos about this philosophy and hopefully pave the way for more consultants. It’s really a mind-set and method that will benefit a lot of households here in our country,” Christine added. — LA, GMA News
