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.
MARIE KONDO
MARIE KONDO
Marie Kondo on mindset
Marie Kondo87 quotes“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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Marie KondoMarie Kondo But when we really delve into the reasons for why we can’t let something go, there are only two: an attachment to the past or a fear for the future.
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Marie KondoMarie Kondo The best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Your real life begins after putting your house in order.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Tidying is just a tool, not the final destination. The true goal should be to establish the lifestyle you want most once your house has been put in order.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo 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?
Marie KondoMarie Kondo 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.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo 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.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Putting your house in order is the magic that creates a vibrant and happy life.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo We may think that we have stored things to suit our behavior, but usually we have unconsciously adjusted our actions to match where things are stored.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo The purpose of a letter is fulfilled the moment it is received.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo Your storage space is your private paradise, so personalize it to the fullest.
Marie KondoMarie Kondo 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?
Marie KondoMarie Kondo 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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