Although we can get to know ourselves better by sitting down and analyzing our characteristics or by listening to others’ perspectives on us, I believe that tidying is the best way.
MARIE KONDONever, ever tie up your stockings. Never, ever ball up your socks. ―Marie Kondo
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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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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When your room is clean and uncluttered, you have no choice but to examine your inner state.
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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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It is only when you put your house in order that your furniture and decorations come to life.
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The purpose of a letter is fulfilled the moment it is received.
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As for you, pour your time and passion into what brings you the most joy, your mission in life.
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Believe what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?
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Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.
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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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Discard first, store later.
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We live in this moment. Who you are now is more important than memories of your past. Be good to yourself.
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From the moment you start tidying, you will be compelled to reset your life. As a result, your life will start to change.
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Now imagine yourself living in a space that contains only things that spark joy. Isn’t this the lifestyle you dream of?
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Be sure to completely finish the first task before starting the next.
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Clutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong.
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The true purpose of a present is to be received.
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Being surrounded by things that bring joy makes you happy
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Tidying orders and relaxes the mind.
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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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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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A person’s awareness and perspective on his or her own lifestyle are far more important than any skill at sorting, storing, or whatever.
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Through the process of selecting only those things that inspire joy, you can identify precisely what you love and what you need.
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Human 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.
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Tidy a little a day and you’ll be tidying forever.
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The meaning of a photo lies in the excitement and joy you feel when taking it.
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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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