To throw away what you no longer need is neither wasteful nor shameful.
MARIE KONDOAll 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.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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When people revert to clutter no matter how much they tidy, it is not their room or their belongings but their way of thinking that is at fault.
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Never discard anything without saying thank you and good-bye.
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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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Start with clothes, then move on to books, papers, komono (miscellany), and finally things with sentimental value.
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Everyone needs a sanctuary.
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Clutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong.
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Tidying is the act of confronting yourself.
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The best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
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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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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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We live in this moment. Who you are now is more important than memories of your past. Be good to yourself.
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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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Your past will become a weight that holds you back and keeps you from living in the here and now. To put things in order means to put your past in order, too.
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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.
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Discard first, store later.
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