To throw away what you no longer need is neither wasteful nor shameful.
MARIE KONDOTo throw away what you no longer need is neither wasteful nor shameful.
MARIE KONDOYour real life begins after putting your house in order.
MARIE KONDOCaring for your possessions is the best way to motivate them to support you, their owner.
MARIE KONDOWhen your room is clean and uncluttered, you have no choice but to examine your inner state.
MARIE KONDOThrough the process of selecting only those things that inspire joy, you can identify precisely what you love and what you need.
MARIE KONDOEven if we remain unaware of it, our belongings really work hard for us, carrying out their respective roles each day to support our lives.
MARIE KONDOBut 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.
MARIE KONDONever discard anything without saying thank you and good-bye.
MARIE KONDOClutter 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.
MARIE KONDOThe best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
MARIE KONDOI have yet to see a house that lacked sufficient storage. The real problem is that we have far more than we need or want.
MARIE KONDOTidying orders and relaxes the mind.
MARIE KONDOThe essence of effective storage is this: designate a spot for every last thing you own.
MARIE KONDOClutter has only two possible causes: too much effort is required to put things away or it is unclear where things belong.
MARIE KONDOAll 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 KONDOA joy-filled home is like your own personal art museum
MARIE KONDO