To quietly work away at disposing of your own excess is actually the best way of dealing with a family that doesn’t tidy.
MARIE KONDOIt is only when you put your house in order that your furniture and decorations come to life.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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If you have reduced your possessions but feel no joy at home, try gathering selected items that you really love in one spot to create your own special space.
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Therefore, storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out.
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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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Tidying your physical space allows you to tend to your psychological space.
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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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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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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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I begin my course with these words: Tidying is a special event. Don’t do it every day.
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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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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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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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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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Be sure to completely finish the first task before starting the next.
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We amass material things for the same reason that we eat—to satisfy a craving. Buying on impulse and eating and drinking to excess are attempts to alleviate stress.
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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.
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Tidying is the act of confronting yourself.
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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.
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Don’t forget that the god of tidying up is always on your side as long as you are committed to getting it done.
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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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Your storage space is your private paradise, so personalize it to the fullest.
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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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Clutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong.
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Taking good care of your things leads to taking good care of yourself.
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The meaning of a photo lies in the excitement and joy you feel when taking it.
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I’m sure most of us have been scolded for not tidying up our rooms, but how many of our parents consciously taught us how to tidy as part of our upbringing?
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Your real life begins after putting your house in order.
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