All you need to do is take the time to sit down and examine each item you own, decide whether you want to keep or discard it, and then choose where to put what you keep.
MARIE KONDOReducing the amount of stuff in our space also reduces the amount of dust, and we actually clean more often.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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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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When people revert to clutter no matter how much they tidy, it is not their room or their belongings but their way of thinking that is at fault.
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Be sure to completely finish the first task before starting the next.
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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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Taking good care of your things leads to taking good care of yourself.
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Start with clothes, then move on to books, papers, komono (miscellany), and finally things with sentimental value.
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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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People with large book collections are almost always diligent learners.
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You could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.
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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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We may think that we have stored things to suit our behavior, but usually we have unconsciously adjusted our actions to match where things are stored.
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Believe what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?
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Putting your house in order is the magic that creates a vibrant and happy life.
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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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If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
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