I believe that tidying is a celebration, a special send-off for those things that will be departing from the house, and therefore I dress accordingly.
MARIE KONDOIf you are going to buy clothes, choose them with the intention of welcoming them into your home and caring for them.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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Tidying is the act of confronting yourself.
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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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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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But when we really delve into the reasons for why we can’t let something go, there are only two: an attachment to the past or a fear for the future.
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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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Be sure to completely finish the first task before starting the next.
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Clutter has only two possible causes: too much effort is required to put things away or it is unclear where things belong.
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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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Letting go is even more important than adding.
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Being surrounded by things that bring joy makes you happy
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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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Therefore, storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out.
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Your storage space is your private paradise, so personalize it to the fullest.
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People who can’t stay tidy can be categorized into just three types: ‘the can’t throw it away type’, ‘the can’t put it back type’, and ‘the first-two-combined’ type.
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It’s far more important to adorn your home with the things you love than to keep it so bare it lacks anything that brings you joy.
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