YFLO Kolkata, under the leadership of Chairperson Ms. Ankita Chitlangia, organized an enriching workshop, “Ace Your Space” with Gayatri Gandhi, India’s first KonMari Master Consultant trained by the legend, Marie Kondo, herself.
Held at La Macario, the session introduced members to the philosophy of mindful decluttering and the transformative power of organised living. To add more meaning and purpose to this, it was done in collaboration with Dakshini Prayas, an NGO that holds an annual garage sale, the proceeds of which go to underprivileged children.
The workshop aimed to help members understand how clutter can directly affect happiness, productivity, and peace of mind. By learning the C2S2 Approach (Collect, Choose, Scrap, Store) alongside the globally celebrated KonMari Method, the objective was to equip participants with practical and sustainable organising techniques to elevate their everyday spaces.
The interactive, hands-on format created an engaging environment where members actively participated in exercises and demonstrations, including sustainable folding methods. This not only sparked self-reflection about personal spaces but also inspired members to adopt decluttering as a lifestyle choice rather than a one-time activity.
Key Learnings & Takeaways
- Understanding and learning actionable tools to simplify decluttering our spaces.
- Recognising how clutter blocks happiness and mental clarity.
- Practical application of the C2S2 Approach for everyday organising.
- Mastering sustainable folding and storage techniques.
- Embracing the idea that decluttering is not just about space—but about creating joy and balance in life.
- The collaboration with Dakshini Prayas added meaning to the new motivation that members found to declutter their spaces and use them to help underprivileged children
Impact
Ace Your Space successfully combined learning with community interaction, further enhanced by a Hi-Tea and networking session that fostered meaningful connections. Around 55 attendees participated in this session focusing on mental health.
The event was held under the National Initiative Kavach health initiative, which focuses on taking care of the holistic well-being of women and girls in India, acting as a protective shield for them.