The lives of those who tidy thoroughly and completely, in a single shot, are without exception dramatically altered.
MARIE KONDOTherefore, storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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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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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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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.
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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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Tidying is the act of confronting yourself.
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Putting your house in order is the magic that creates a vibrant and happy life.
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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.
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Clutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong.
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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.
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Reducing the amount of stuff in our space also reduces the amount of dust, and we actually clean more often.
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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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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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One reason so many of us never succeed at tidying is because we have too much stuff.
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The best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
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I begin my course with these words: Tidying is a special event. Don’t do it every day.
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