The true purpose of a present is to be received.
MARIE KONDOTaking good care of your things leads to taking good care of yourself.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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In Japan, we say that words make our reality. The words we see and with which we come into contact tend to bring about events of the same nature.
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Be sure to completely finish the first task before starting the next.
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Tidy a little a day and you’ll be tidying forever.
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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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Your real life begins after putting your house in order.
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No 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.
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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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It is only when you put your house in order that your furniture and decorations come to life.
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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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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.
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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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If you have reduced your possessions but feel no joy at home, try gathering selected items that you really love in one spot to create your own special space.
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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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Activity clutter comes from the things we do that take up precious time and sap our energy but don’t make a meaningful difference to our personal, professional, or even company’s mission.
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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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