When deciding how to spend your time, remember: Don’t trade an activity you’d love to pursue for a reward you don’t value.
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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Keep only those things that speak to your heart. Then take the plunge and discard all the rest. By doing this, you can reset your life and embark on a new lifestyle.
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To quietly work away at disposing of your own excess is actually the best way of dealing with a family that doesn’t tidy.
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Never discard anything without saying thank you and good-bye.
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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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Even if we remain unaware of it, our belongings really work hard for us, carrying out their respective roles each day to support our lives.
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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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Reducing the amount of stuff in our space also reduces the amount of dust, and we actually clean more often.
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Everyone needs a sanctuary.
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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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Taking good care of your things leads to taking good care of yourself.
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The meaning of a photo lies in the excitement and joy you feel when taking it.
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I believe that tidying is a celebration, a special send-off for those things that will be departing from the house, and therefore I dress accordingly.
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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.
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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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As for you, pour your time and passion into what brings you the most joy, your mission in life.
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