Marie Kondo on material
“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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In Japan, we say that words make our reality. The words we see and with which we come into contact tend to bring about events of the same nature.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo The best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Your real life begins after putting your house in order.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo 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.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Warranties are only used once a year if at all. What point is there in carefully sorting and separating them when the odds that they will be needed are so low?
Marie KondoMarie Kondo 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.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Our parents demanded that we clean up our rooms, but they too, had never been trained in how to do that. When it comes to tidying, we are all self-taught.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Putting your house in order is the magic that creates a vibrant and happy life.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo 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.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo The purpose of a letter is fulfilled the moment it is received.
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.
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