From the moment you start tidying, you will be compelled to reset your life. As a result, your life will start to change.
MARIE KONDOClutter also adversely affects health. According to a study by scientists at UCLA, being surrounded by too many things increases cortisol levels, a primary stress hormone.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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The lives of those who tidy thoroughly and completely, in a single shot, are without exception dramatically altered.
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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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To quietly work away at disposing of your own excess is actually the best way of dealing with a family that doesn’t tidy.
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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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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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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.
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There is no need to buy dividers or any other gadget. You can solve your storage problems with things you already have in the house. The most common item I use is an empty shoebox.
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Never discard anything without saying thank you and good-bye.
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Caring for your possessions is the best way to motivate them to support you, their owner.
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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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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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I begin my course with these words: Tidying is a special event. Don’t do it every day.
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Clutter also adversely affects health. According to a study by scientists at UCLA, being surrounded by too many things increases cortisol levels, a primary stress hormone.
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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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