To truly cherish the things that are important to you, you must first discard those that have outlived their purpose. To throw away what you no longer need is neither wasteful nor shameful.
MARIE KONDOClutter has only two possible causes: too much effort is required to put things away or it is unclear where things belong.
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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To quietly work away at disposing of your own excess is actually the best way of dealing with a family that doesn’t tidy.
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We live in this moment. Who you are now is more important than memories of your past. Be good to yourself.
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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?
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Start with clothes, then move on to books, papers, komono (miscellany), and finally things with sentimental value.
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Through the process of selecting only those things that inspire joy, you can identify precisely what you love and what you need.
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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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Storage, after all, is the sacred act of choosing a home for my belongings.
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The best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
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Reducing the amount of stuff in our space also reduces the amount of dust, and we actually clean more often.
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If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
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Although we can get to know ourselves better by sitting down and analyzing our characteristics or by listening to others’ perspectives on us, I believe that tidying is the best way.
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The true purpose of a present is to be received.
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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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The lives of those who tidy thoroughly and completely, in a single shot, are without exception dramatically altered.
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