Although we can get to know ourselves better by sitting down and analyzing our characteristics or by listening to others’ perspectives on us, I believe that tidying is the best way.
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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If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
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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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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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Start with clothes, then move on to books, papers, komono (miscellany), and finally things with sentimental value.
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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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Cherish the things you love. Cherish yourself.
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Your real life begins after putting your house in order.
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Caring for your possessions is the best way to motivate them to support you, their owner.
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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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It is only when you put your house in order that your furniture and decorations come to life.
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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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The lives of those who tidy thoroughly and completely, in a single shot, are without exception dramatically altered.
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Tidying orders and relaxes the mind.
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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 question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.
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