In essence, tidying ought to be the act of restoring balance among people, their possessions, and the house they live in.
MARIE KONDOIn essence, tidying ought to be the act of restoring balance among people, their possessions, and the house they live in.
MARIE KONDOIn Japan, we say that words make our reality. The words we see and with which we come into contact tend to bring about events of the same nature.
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 KONDOThe purpose of a letter is fulfilled the moment it is received.
MARIE KONDOTo throw away what you no longer need is neither wasteful nor shameful.
MARIE KONDOTidying orders and relaxes the mind.
MARIE KONDOFollow your intuition and all will be well.
MARIE KONDOPutting your house in order is the magic that creates a vibrant and happy life.
MARIE KONDOBelieve what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?
MARIE KONDOThere is no need to buy dividers or any other gadget. You can solve your storage problems with things you already have in the house. The most common item I use is an empty shoebox.
MARIE KONDOThrough the process of selecting only those things that inspire joy, you can identify precisely what you love and what you need.
MARIE KONDOThe lives of those who tidy thoroughly and completely, in a single shot, are without exception dramatically altered.
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 KONDOWe 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.
MARIE KONDOIf 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.
MARIE KONDOA person’s awareness and perspective on his or her own lifestyle are far more important than any skill at sorting, storing, or whatever.
MARIE KONDO