Caring for your possessions is the best way to motivate them to support you, their owner.
MARIE KONDOWe 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.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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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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The purpose of a letter is fulfilled the moment it is received.
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It is only when you put your house in order that your furniture and decorations come to life.
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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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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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Taking good care of your things leads to taking good care of yourself.
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Your real life begins after putting your house in order.
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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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Reducing the amount of stuff in our space also reduces the amount of dust, and we actually clean more often.
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Many people have equated my tidying method with minimalism, but it’s quite different.
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Clutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong.
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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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The best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
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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.
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The real tragedy is to live your entire life without anything that brings you joy and never even realize it.
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