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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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  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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  The lives of those who tidy thoroughly and completely, in a single shot, are without exception dramatically altered.

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  To truly cherish the things that are important to you, you must first discard those that have outlived their purpose. To throw away what you no longer need is neither wasteful nor shameful.

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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 ultimate secret of success is this: If you tidy up in one shot, rather than little by little, you can dramatically change your mindset.

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  Your storage space is your private paradise, so personalize it to the fullest.

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  As for you, pour your time and passion into what brings you the most joy, your mission in life.

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  Putting your house in order is the magic that creates a vibrant and happy life.

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  A joy-filled home is like your own personal art museum

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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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  Tidying is the act of confronting yourself.

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  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?

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  In essence, tidying ought to be the act of restoring balance among people, their possessions, and the house they live in.

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