Our parents demanded that we clean up our rooms, but they too, had never been trained in how to do that. When it comes to tidying, we are all self-taught.
MARIE KONDONo matter how wonderful things used to be, we cannot live in the past. The joy and excitement we feel here and now are more important.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
-
-
If you want to meet a beautiful home that is just right for you, take good care of the one you live in now.
MARIE KONDO -
The best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
MARIE KONDO -
Don’t you think it is unnatural for us to possess things that don’t bring us joy or things that we don’t really need?
MARIE KONDO -
Clutter has only two possible causes: too much effort is required to put things away or it is unclear where things belong.
MARIE KONDO -
Everyone needs a sanctuary.
MARIE KONDO -
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 KONDO -
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 KONDO -
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?
MARIE KONDO -
Start with clothes, then move on to books, papers, komono (miscellany), and finally things with sentimental value.
MARIE KONDO -
Although we can get to know ourselves better by sitting down and analyzing our characteristics or by listening to others’ perspectives on us, I believe that tidying is the best way.
MARIE KONDO -
Cherish the things you love. Cherish yourself.
MARIE KONDO -
The lives of those who tidy thoroughly and completely, in a single shot, are without exception dramatically altered.
MARIE KONDO -
Letting go is even more important than adding.
MARIE KONDO -
The real tragedy is to live your entire life without anything that brings you joy and never even realize it.
MARIE KONDO -
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.
MARIE KONDO