Your real life begins after putting your house in order.
MARIE KONDOBeing surrounded by things that bring joy makes you happy
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.
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Believe what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?
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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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If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
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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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Many people have equated my tidying method with minimalism, but it’s quite different.
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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 who can’t stay tidy can be categorized into just three types: ‘the can’t throw it away type’, ‘the can’t put it back type’, and ‘the first-two-combined’ type.
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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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In essence, tidying ought to be the act of restoring balance among people, their possessions, and the house they live in.
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But 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.
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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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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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Clutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong.
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Tidy a little a day and you’ll be tidying forever.
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