As for you, pour your time and passion into what brings you the most joy, your mission in life.
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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Tidying orders and relaxes the mind.
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Follow your intuition and all will be well.
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People with large book collections are almost always diligent learners.
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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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Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.
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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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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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If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
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Clutter also adversely affects health. According to a study by scientists at UCLA, being surrounded by too many things increases cortisol levels, a primary stress hormone.
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Tidying your physical space allows you to tend to your psychological space.
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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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When your room is clean and uncluttered, you have no choice but to examine your inner state.
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Caring for your possessions is the best way to motivate them to support you, their owner.
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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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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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