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.
MARIE KONDOPeople who use the KonMari Method never revert to clutter again.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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Cherish the things you love. Cherish yourself.
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Many people have equated my tidying method with minimalism, but it’s quite different.
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Believe what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?
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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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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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Your storage space is your private paradise, so personalize it to the fullest.
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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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Clutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong.
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The purpose of a letter is fulfilled the moment it is received.
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Caring for your possessions is the best way to motivate them to support you, their owner.
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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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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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Discard first, store later.
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Tidying is the act of confronting yourself.
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Tidy a little a day and you’ll be tidying forever.
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Follow your intuition and all will be well.
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Even if we remain unaware of it, our belongings really work hard for us, carrying out their respective roles each day to support our lives.
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Start with clothes, then move on to books, papers, komono (miscellany), and finally things with sentimental value.
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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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I begin my course with these words: Tidying is a special event. Don’t do it every day.
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From the moment you start tidying, you will be compelled to reset your life. As a result, your life will start to change.
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If you use the right method and concentrate your efforts on eliminating clutter thoroughly and completely within a short span of time, you’ll see instant results that will empower you to keep your space in order after.
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People with large book collections are almost always diligent learners.
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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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Never, ever tie up your stockings. Never, ever ball up your socks. ―Marie Kondo
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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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