All you need to do is take the time to sit down and examine each item you own, decide whether you want to keep or discard it, and then choose where to put what you keep.
MARIE KONDOWe may think that we have stored things to suit our behavior, but usually we have unconsciously adjusted our actions to match where things are stored.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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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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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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Putting your house in order is the magic that creates a vibrant and happy life.
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Be sure to completely finish the first task before starting the next.
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I have yet to see a house that lacked sufficient storage. The real problem is that we have far more than we need or want.
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Clutter also adversely affects health. According to a study by scientists at UCLA, being surrounded by too many things increases cortisol levels, a primary stress hormone.
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To truly cherish the things that are important to you, you must first discard those that have outlived their purpose. To throw away what you no longer need is neither wasteful nor shameful.
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The meaning of a photo lies in the excitement and joy you feel when taking it.
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Tidy a little a day and you’ll be tidying forever.
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Just because you dispose of something does not mean you give up past experiences or your identity.
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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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Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.
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Never, ever tie up your stockings. Never, ever ball up your socks. ―Marie Kondo
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Therefore, storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out.
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Tidying orders and relaxes the mind.
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The purpose of a letter is fulfilled the moment it is received.
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Cherish the things you love. Cherish yourself.
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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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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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Your real life begins after putting your house in order.
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When deciding how to spend your time, remember: Don’t trade an activity you’d love to pursue for a reward you don’t value.
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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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Reducing the amount of stuff in our space also reduces the amount of dust, and we actually clean more often.
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Many people have equated my tidying method with minimalism, but it’s quite different.
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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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People who use the KonMari Method never revert to clutter again.
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