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.
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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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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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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I begin my course with these words: Tidying is a special event. Don’t do it every day.
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Everyone needs a sanctuary.
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Tidying is the act of confronting yourself.
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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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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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If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
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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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It’s far more important to adorn your home with the things you love than to keep it so bare it lacks anything that brings you joy.
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If you are going to buy clothes, choose them with the intention of welcoming them into your home and caring for them.
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I’m sure most of us have been scolded for not tidying up our rooms, but how many of our parents consciously taught us how to tidy as part of our upbringing?
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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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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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Being surrounded by things that bring joy makes you happy
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