To quietly work away at disposing of your own excess is actually the best way of dealing with a family that doesn’t tidy.
MARIE KONDOThe meaning of a photo lies in the excitement and joy you feel when taking it.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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Your storage space is your private paradise, so personalize it to the fullest.
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We live in this moment. Who you are now is more important than memories of your past. Be good to yourself.
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Don’t forget that the god of tidying up is always on your side as long as you are committed to getting it done.
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Be sure to completely finish the first task before starting the next.
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Cherish the things you love. Cherish yourself.
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Your past will become a weight that holds you back and keeps you from living in the here and now. To put things in order means to put your past in order, too.
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It’s far more important to adorn your home with the things you love than to keep it so bare it lacks anything that brings you joy.
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Putting your house in order is the magic that creates a vibrant and happy life.
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If you use the right method and concentrate your efforts on eliminating clutter thoroughly and completely within a short span of time, you’ll see instant results that will empower you to keep your space in order after.
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No matter how wonderful things used to be, we cannot live in the past. The joy and excitement we feel here and now are more important.
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Clutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong.
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From the moment you start tidying, you will be compelled to reset your life. As a result, your life will start to change.
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I begin my course with these words: Tidying is a special event. Don’t do it every day.
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Believe what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?
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Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.
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Start with clothes, then move on to books, papers, komono (miscellany), and finally things with sentimental value.
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When your room is clean and uncluttered, you have no choice but to examine your inner state.
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Never discard anything without saying thank you and good-bye.
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Many people have equated my tidying method with minimalism, but it’s quite different.
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The ultimate secret of success is this: If you tidy up in one shot, rather than little by little, you can dramatically change your mindset.
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If you are going to buy clothes, choose them with the intention of welcoming them into your home and caring for them.
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Tidying is the act of confronting yourself.
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Reducing the amount of stuff in our space also reduces the amount of dust, and we actually clean more often.
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Tidying orders and relaxes the mind.
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Human beings can only truly cherish a limited number of things at one time. As I am both lazy and forgetful, I can’t take proper care of too many things.
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A person’s awareness and perspective on his or her own lifestyle are far more important than any skill at sorting, storing, or whatever.
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