Therefore, storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out.
MARIE KONDOTherefore, storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out.
MARIE KONDOLetting go is even more important than adding.
MARIE KONDOA person’s awareness and perspective on his or her own lifestyle are far more important than any skill at sorting, storing, or whatever.
MARIE KONDOWe 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 KONDODiscard first, store later.
MARIE KONDOIf you want to meet a beautiful home that is just right for you, take good care of the one you live in now.
MARIE KONDOI 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.
MARIE KONDOBut 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.
MARIE KONDOFrom the moment you start tidying, you will be compelled to reset your life. As a result, your life will start to change.
MARIE KONDOThrough the process of selecting only those things that inspire joy, you can identify precisely what you love and what you need.
MARIE KONDOTidying orders and relaxes the mind.
MARIE KONDOCherish the things you love. Cherish yourself.
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.
MARIE KONDOWe live in this moment. Who you are now is more important than memories of your past. Be good to yourself.
MARIE KONDOPeople who can’t stay tidy can be categorized into just three types: ‘the can’t throw it away type’, ‘the can’t put it back type’, and ‘the first-two-combined’ type.
MARIE KONDOTidying is the act of confronting yourself.
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