Clutter has only two possible causes: too much effort is required to put things away or it is unclear where things belong.
MARIE KONDOThe ultimate secret of success is this: If you tidy up in one shot, rather than little by little, you can dramatically change your mindset.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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Be sure to completely finish the first task before starting the next.
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Many people have equated my tidying method with minimalism, but it’s quite different.
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When your room is clean and uncluttered, you have no choice but to examine your inner state.
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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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The true purpose of a present is to be received.
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A joy-filled home is like your own personal art museum
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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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Human beings can only truly cherish a limited number of things at one time. As I am both lazy and forgetful, I can’t take proper care of too many things.
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Clutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong.
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Follow your intuition and all will be well.
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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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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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If you want to meet a beautiful home that is just right for you, take good care of the one you live in now.
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The best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
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