When your room is clean and uncluttered, you have no choice but to examine your inner state.
MARIE KONDOEveryone needs a sanctuary.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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To quietly work away at disposing of your own excess is actually the best way of dealing with a family that doesn’t tidy.
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Discard first, store later.
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The essence of effective storage is this: designate a spot for every last thing you own.
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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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Many people have equated my tidying method with minimalism, but it’s quite different.
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The true purpose of a present is to be received.
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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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The best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
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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 live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
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The meaning of a photo lies in the excitement and joy you feel when taking it.
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Being surrounded by things that bring joy makes you happy
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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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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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Tidy a little a day and you’ll be tidying forever.
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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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We 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.
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You could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.
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Keep only those things that speak to your heart. Then take the plunge and discard all the rest. By doing this, you can reset your life and embark on a new lifestyle.
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Believe what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?
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The purpose of a letter is fulfilled the moment it is received.
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The ultimate secret of success is this: If you tidy up in one shot, rather than little by little, you can dramatically change your mindset.
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Cherish the things you love. Cherish yourself.
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I believe that tidying is a celebration, a special send-off for those things that will be departing from the house, and therefore I dress accordingly.
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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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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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