I begin my course with these words: Tidying is a special event. Don’t do it every day.
MARIE KONDOEveryone needs a sanctuary.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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Your past will become a weight that holds you back and keeps you from living in the here and now. To put things in order means to put your past in order, too.
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Putting your house in order is the magic that creates a vibrant and happy life.
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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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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 joy-filled home is like your own personal art museum
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No matter how wonderful things used to be, we cannot live in the past. The joy and excitement we feel here and now are more important.
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Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.
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When deciding how to spend your time, remember: Don’t trade an activity you’d love to pursue for a reward you don’t value.
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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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The purpose of a letter is fulfilled the moment it is received.
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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.
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Taking good care of your things leads to taking good care of yourself.
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If you are going to buy clothes, choose them with the intention of welcoming them into your home and caring for them.
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One reason so many of us never succeed at tidying is because we have too much stuff.
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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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