The essence of effective storage is this: designate a spot for every last thing you own.
MARIE KONDO
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Marie KondoMarie Kondo Your storage space is your private paradise, so personalize it to the fullest.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo 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?
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Now imagine yourself living in a space that contains only things that spark joy. Isn’t this the lifestyle you dream of?
Marie KondoMarie Kondo If you use the right method and concentrate your efforts on eliminating clutter thoroughly and completely within a short span of time, you’ll see instant results that will empower you to keep your space in order after.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Taking good care of your things leads to taking good care of yourself.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Therefore, storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo It’s far more important to adorn your home with the things you love than to keep it so bare it lacks anything that brings you joy.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo No matter how wonderful things used to be, we cannot live in the past. The joy and excitement we feel here and now are more important.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Never discard anything without saying thank you and good-bye.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Reducing the amount of stuff in our space also reduces the amount of dust, and we actually clean more often.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo 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 KondoMarie Kondo Be sure to completely finish the first task before starting the next.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo 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.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo 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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Adrian BelewAdrian Belew 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.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Storage, after all, is the sacred act of choosing a home for my belongings.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Your storage space is your private paradise, so personalize it to the fullest.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Therefore, storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out.
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