Your past will become a weight that holds you back and keeps you from living in the here and now. To put things in order means to put your past in order, too.
MARIE KONDOWe 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.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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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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Follow your intuition and all will be well.
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A joy-filled home is like your own personal art museum
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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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Everyone needs a sanctuary.
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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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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?
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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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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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Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.
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The best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
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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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Caring for your possessions is the best way to motivate them to support you, their owner.
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To truly cherish the things that are important to you, you must first discard those that have outlived their purpose. To throw away what you no longer need is neither wasteful nor shameful.
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People who use the KonMari Method never revert to clutter again.
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