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 KONDOIf you use the right method and concentrate your efforts on eliminating clutter thoroughly and completely within a short span of time, you’ll see instant results that will empower you to keep your space in order after.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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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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The purpose of a letter is fulfilled the moment it is received.
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Follow your intuition and all will be well.
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People who can’t stay tidy can be categorized into just three types: ‘the can’t throw it away type’, ‘the can’t put it back type’, and ‘the first-two-combined’ type.
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If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
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The meaning of a photo lies in the excitement and joy you feel when taking it.
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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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One reason so many of us never succeed at tidying is because we have too much stuff.
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Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.
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Don’t forget that the god of tidying up is always on your side as long as you are committed to getting it done.
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Now imagine yourself living in a space that contains only things that spark joy. Isn’t this the lifestyle you dream of?
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Clutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong.
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You could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.
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Just because you dispose of something does not mean you give up past experiences or your identity.
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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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