If you want to meet a beautiful home that is just right for you, take good care of the one you live in now.
MARIE KONDOOur 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.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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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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Never, ever tie up your stockings. Never, ever ball up your socks. ―Marie Kondo
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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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The essence of effective storage is this: designate a spot for every last thing you own.
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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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Being surrounded by things that bring joy makes you happy
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Follow your intuition and all will be well.
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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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Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.
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Cherish the things you love. Cherish yourself.
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We amass material things for the same reason that we eat—to satisfy a craving. Buying on impulse and eating and drinking to excess are attempts to alleviate stress.
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Taking good care of your things leads to taking good care of yourself.
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Clutter has only two possible causes: too much effort is required to put things away or it is unclear where things belong.
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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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Tidy a little a day and you’ll be tidying forever.
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