Believe what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?
MARIE KONDOClutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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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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Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.
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Clutter has only two possible causes: too much effort is required to put things away or it is unclear where things belong.
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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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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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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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Therefore, storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out.
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All you need to do is take the time to sit down and examine each item you own, decide whether you want to keep or discard it, and then choose where to put what you keep.
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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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Activity clutter comes from the things we do that take up precious time and sap our energy but don’t make a meaningful difference to our personal, professional, or even company’s mission.
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A joy-filled home is like your own personal art museum
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The meaning of a photo lies in the excitement and joy you feel when taking it.
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Now imagine yourself living in a space that contains only things that spark joy. Isn’t this the lifestyle you dream of?
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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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Cherish the things you love. Cherish yourself.
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