Many people have equated my tidying method with minimalism, but it’s quite different.
MARIE KONDOThe ultimate secret of success is this: If you tidy up in one shot, rather than little by little, you can dramatically change your mindset.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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You could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.
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Storage, after all, is the sacred act of choosing a home for my belongings.
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If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
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If you have reduced your possessions but feel no joy at home, try gathering selected items that you really love in one spot to create your own special space.
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Through the process of selecting only those things that inspire joy, you can identify precisely what you love and what you need.
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I recommend you dispose of anything that does not fall into one of three categories: currently in use, needed for a limited period of time, or must be kept indefinitely.
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The best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
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Being surrounded by things that bring joy makes you happy
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Even if we remain unaware of it, our belongings really work hard for us, carrying out their respective roles each day to support our lives.
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Tidying is the act of confronting yourself.
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Although we can get to know ourselves better by sitting down and analyzing our characteristics or by listening to others’ perspectives on us, I believe that tidying is the best way.
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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 want to meet a beautiful home that is just right for you, take good care of the one you live in now.
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We amass material things for the same reason that we eat—to satisfy a craving. Buying on impulse and eating and drinking to excess are attempts to alleviate stress.
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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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