All 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 KONDOOne reason so many of us never succeed at tidying is because we have too much stuff.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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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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A joy-filled home is like your own personal art museum
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Discard first, store later.
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There 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.
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You could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.
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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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The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.
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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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People with large book collections are almost always diligent learners.
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Your storage space is your private paradise, so personalize it to the fullest.
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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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Never discard anything without saying thank you and good-bye.
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Be sure to completely finish the first task before starting the next.
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Tidy a little a day and you’ll be tidying forever.
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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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