Therefore, storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out.
MARIE KONDOEven if we remain unaware of it, our belongings really work hard for us, carrying out their respective roles each day to support our lives.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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Believe what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?
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When people revert to clutter no matter how much they tidy, it is not their room or their belongings but their way of thinking that is at fault.
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Storage, after all, is the sacred act of choosing a home for my belongings.
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You could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.
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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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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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As for you, pour your time and passion into what brings you the most joy, your mission in life.
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Many people have equated my tidying method with minimalism, but it’s quite different.
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I have yet to see a house that lacked sufficient storage. The real problem is that we have far more than we need or want.
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Our 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.
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There is no need to buy dividers or any other gadget. You can solve your storage problems with things you already have in the house. The most common item I use is an empty shoebox.
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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 is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong.
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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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Caring for your possessions is the best way to motivate them to support you, their owner.
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