Your real life begins after putting your house in order.
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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As for you, pour your time and passion into what brings you the most joy, your mission in life.
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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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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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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.
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Cherish the things you love. Cherish yourself.
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If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
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Start with clothes, then move on to books, papers, komono (miscellany), and finally things with sentimental value.
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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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A person’s awareness and perspective on his or her own lifestyle are far more important than any skill at sorting, storing, or whatever.
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A joy-filled home is like your own personal art museum
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Clutter also adversely affects health. According to a study by scientists at UCLA, being surrounded by too many things increases cortisol levels, a primary stress hormone.
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The best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
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Be sure to completely finish the first task before starting the next.
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Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.
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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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