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.
MARIE KONDOTo quietly work away at disposing of your own excess is actually the best way of dealing with a family that doesn’t tidy.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.
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Tidying your physical space allows you to tend to your psychological space.
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Your storage space is your private paradise, so personalize it to the fullest.
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Caring for your possessions is the best way to motivate them to support you, their owner.
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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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The best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
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Tidy a little a day and you’ll be tidying forever.
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Putting your house in order is the magic that creates a vibrant and happy life.
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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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Tidying 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.
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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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One reason so many of us never succeed at tidying is because we have too much stuff.
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The meaning of a photo lies in the excitement and joy you feel when taking it.
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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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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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Don’t you think it is unnatural for us to possess things that don’t bring us joy or things that we don’t really need?
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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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Start with clothes, then move on to books, papers, komono (miscellany), and finally things with sentimental value.
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If you are going to buy clothes, choose them with the intention of welcoming them into your home and caring for them.
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Being surrounded by things that bring joy makes you happy
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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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Cherish the things you love. Cherish yourself.
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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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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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Clutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong.
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Follow your intuition and all will be well.
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