Joy at Work by Marie Kondo - Non Fiction - Paperback

Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781529005394
Publisher: Pan Macmillan (Bluebird)
Age Range: Adult

Overview:
Joy at Work is the workplace companion to Marie Kondo's global tidying phenomenon, co-written with organizational psychologist Scott Sonenshein. This paperback edition applies the beloved KonMari philosophy to desks, inboxes, meetings and digital files, helping busy professionals cut through clutter and rediscover focus. Blending practical decluttering steps with behavioural science, it's an accessible, encouraging read for anyone who wants a calmer, more productive working life, whether in an office, at home, or hybrid.

About the Book:
In Joy at Work, Marie Kondo teams up with Rice University business professor Scott Sonenshein to extend the KonMari method beyond the home and into the modern workplace. The book opens by tackling the everyday chaos of overflowing desks, cluttered inboxes and endless digital files, guiding readers through deciding what truly "sparks joy" in their working environment and letting go of the rest. Kondo's calm, encouraging voice runs throughout, paired with Sonenshein's research-backed insights into decision-making, habit formation and workplace psychology. Together they cover physical tidying — desks, drawers, storage — as well as digital tidying, including email management and file organisation. Real-world case studies and relatable anecdotes, drawn from Kondo's consulting career and her Netflix series, bring the ideas to life and make the advice easy to apply. Beyond decluttering surfaces, the book explores how a tidier professional life can reduce stress, sharpen decision-making and create space for more meaningful, purposeful work. It's a thoughtful blend of practical organisation techniques and deeper reflection on what we really want from our careers, useful as both a quick decluttering manual and a longer-term guide to better working habits. For readers who loved The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, this is a natural next step into the world of work.

• Applies the world-famous KonMari method directly to desks, inboxes and digital clutter.
• Combines practical tidying steps with organizational psychology research.
• Ideal for professionals, remote workers and anyone facing workplace overwhelm.
• Packed with real-life case studies and relatable anecdotes.
• Written by a #1 New York Times bestselling author and Netflix star.
• A thoughtful gift for colleagues, new starters or anyone craving a career refresh.

About the Author:
Marie Kondo is a Japanese organizing consultant whose KonMari method has become a global phenomenon, first popularised in her bestseller The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and the Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. Co-author Scott Sonenshein is a professor of management at Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business, specialising in organizational psychology, resourcefulness and workplace behaviour. Together, their combined expertise in tidying philosophy and behavioural science underpins the practical, research-informed advice found throughout Joy at Work.

Why You'll Love This Book:
Joy at Work turns tidying wisdom into real workplace results, offering simple, joy-sparking steps to declutter your desk, inbox and mindset — perfect for anyone ready to work with more focus, calm and purpose.

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