Many people have equated my tidying method with minimalism, but it’s quite different.
MARIE KONDOAs for you, pour your time and passion into what brings you the most joy, your mission in life.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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Tidying your physical space allows you to tend to your psychological space.
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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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Believe what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?
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Clutter has only two possible causes: too much effort is required to put things away or it is unclear where things belong.
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In essence, tidying ought to be the act of restoring balance among people, their possessions, and the house they live in.
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Our parents demanded that we clean up our rooms, but they too, had never been trained in how to do that. When it comes to tidying, we are all self-taught.
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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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But when we really delve into the reasons for why we can’t let something go, there are only two: an attachment to the past or a fear for the future.
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One reason so many of us never succeed at tidying is because we have too much stuff.
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Follow your intuition and all will be well.
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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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Never discard anything without saying thank you and good-bye.
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The meaning of a photo lies in the excitement and joy you feel when taking it.
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Letting go is even more important than adding.
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The best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
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