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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.

Marie Kondo

I recommend you dispose of anything that does not fall into one of three categories: currently in use, needed for a limited period of time, or must be kept indefinitely.
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Category Limitation Recommend Time
Just because you dispose of something does not mean you give up past experiences or your identity.
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Dispose Experience Identity Past
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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Act Balance Essence Home Live People Possession Restore
One reason so many of us never succeed at tidying is because we have too much stuff.
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Cleaning Reason Success
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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Activity Clutter Company Difference Energy Meaning Mission Personal Precious Professional Time
People who use the KonMari Method never revert to clutter again.
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Clutter Method People
If 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.
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Cleaning Effort Elimination Method Order Result Right Space Time Yourself
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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Empty Home Minimalism Need Purchase Yourself
The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.
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Life Live Question Yourself
Everyone needs a sanctuary.
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Need One Liner Sanctuary
The purpose of a letter is fulfilled the moment it is received.
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Fulfill Letter Moments Purpose Recieve
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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Commitment Forget God Yourself
Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.
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Environment Feeling Happiness Kind Yourself
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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Dreams Happiness Imagination Lifestyle Space Yourself
The true purpose of a present is to be received.
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Present Purpose True
When your room is clean and uncluttered, you have no choice but to examine your inner state.
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Choice Cleaning Examination Room State

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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