To quietly work away at disposing of your own excess is actually the best way of dealing with a family that doesn’t tidy.
MARIE KONDOKeep 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.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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Don’t you think it is unnatural for us to possess things that don’t bring us joy or things that we don’t really need?
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The purpose of a letter is fulfilled the moment it is received.
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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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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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Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.
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You could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.
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Letting go is even more important than adding.
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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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Never discard anything without saying thank you and good-bye.
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People with large book collections are almost always diligent learners.
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Taking good care of your things leads to taking good care of yourself.
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Cherish the things you love. Cherish yourself.
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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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The lives of those who tidy thoroughly and completely, in a single shot, are without exception dramatically altered.
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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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