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1. black
2. grey
3. blue
4. red
5. brown
6. white

Tidying orders and relaxes the mind.

Marie Kondo

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  Believe what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?

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  You could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.

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  The essence of effective storage is this: designate a spot for every last thing you own.

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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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  If you are going to buy clothes, choose them with the intention of welcoming them into your home and caring for them.

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  Tidy a little a day and you’ll be tidying forever.

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  Being surrounded by things that bring joy makes you happy

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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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  Even if we remain unaware of it, our belongings really work hard for us, carrying out their respective roles each day to support our lives.

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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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  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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  If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.

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  Don’t forget that the god of tidying up is always on your side as long as you are committed to getting it done.

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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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  Tidying is the act of confronting yourself.

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  The meaning of a photo lies in the excitement and joy you feel when taking it.

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