The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.
MARIE KONDOStart with clothes, then move on to books, papers, komono (miscellany), and finally things with sentimental value.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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Tidy a little a day and you’ll be tidying forever.
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You could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.
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The purpose of a letter is fulfilled the moment it is received.
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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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When people revert to clutter no matter how much they tidy, it is not their room or their belongings but their way of thinking that is at fault.
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Just because you dispose of something does not mean you give up past experiences or your identity.
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Being surrounded by things that bring joy makes you happy
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I believe that tidying is a celebration, a special send-off for those things that will be departing from the house, and therefore I dress accordingly.
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Everyone needs a sanctuary.
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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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Taking good care of your things leads to taking good care of yourself.
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If you want to meet a beautiful home that is just right for you, take good care of the one you live in now.
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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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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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Caring for your possessions is the best way to motivate them to support you, their owner.
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