Discard first, store later.
MARIE KONDODiscard first, store later.
MARIE KONDOYou could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.
MARIE KONDOEveryone needs a sanctuary.
MARIE KONDOI 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.
MARIE KONDOCherish the things you love. Cherish yourself.
MARIE KONDOHuman beings can only truly cherish a limited number of things at one time. As I am both lazy and forgetful, I can’t take proper care of too many things.
MARIE KONDOTidying is just a tool, not the final destination. The true goal should be to establish the lifestyle you want most once your house has been put in order.
MARIE KONDOThe essence of effective storage is this: designate a spot for every last thing you own.
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 KONDOTidying is the act of confronting yourself.
MARIE KONDOTidying orders and relaxes the mind.
MARIE KONDOIn essence, tidying ought to be the act of restoring balance among people, their possessions, and the house they live in.
MARIE KONDOMany people have equated my tidying method with minimalism, but it’s quite different.
MARIE KONDOA joy-filled home is like your own personal art museum
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.
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.
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