Your real life begins after putting your house in order.
MARIE KONDOThe true purpose of a present is to be received.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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The meaning of a photo lies in the excitement and joy you feel when taking it.
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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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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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A person’s awareness and perspective on his or her own lifestyle are far more important than any skill at sorting, storing, or whatever.
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Tidying is the act of confronting yourself.
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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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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.
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It’s far more important to adorn your home with the things you love than to keep it so bare it lacks anything that brings you joy.
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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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In essence, tidying ought to be the act of restoring balance among people, their possessions, and the house they live in.
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The ultimate secret of success is this: If you tidy up in one shot, rather than little by little, you can dramatically change your mindset.
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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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A joy-filled home is like your own personal art museum
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If you have reduced your possessions but feel no joy at home, try gathering selected items that you really love in one spot to create your own special space.
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Your storage space is your private paradise, so personalize it to the fullest.
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