Letting go is even more important than adding.
MARIE KONDOTidying is the act of confronting yourself.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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A person’s awareness and perspective on his or her own lifestyle are far more important than any skill at sorting, storing, or whatever.
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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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People who use the KonMari Method never revert to clutter again.
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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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The true purpose of a present is to be received.
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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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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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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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The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.
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Putting your house in order is the magic that creates a vibrant and happy life.
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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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Everyone needs a sanctuary.
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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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The essence of effective storage is this: designate a spot for every last thing you own.
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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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