Clutter has only two possible causes: too much effort is required to put things away or it is unclear where things belong.
MARIE KONDOOne reason so many of us never succeed at tidying is because we have too much stuff.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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Tidying is the act of confronting yourself.
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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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Letting go is even more important than adding.
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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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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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Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.
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People 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.
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Tidy a little a day and you’ll be tidying forever.
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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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Believe what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?
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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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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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Storage, after all, is the sacred act of choosing a home for my belongings.
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If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
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A joy-filled home is like your own personal art museum
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