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.
MARIE KONDOTo quietly work away at disposing of your own excess is actually the best way of dealing with a family that doesn’t tidy.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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I’m sure most of us have been scolded for not tidying up our rooms, but how many of our parents consciously taught us how to tidy as part of our upbringing?
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The best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
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It is only when you put your house in order that your furniture and decorations come to life.
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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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To truly cherish the things that are important to you, you must first discard those that have outlived their purpose. To throw away what you no longer need is neither wasteful nor shameful.
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The purpose of a letter is fulfilled the moment it is received.
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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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We amass material things for the same reason that we eat—to satisfy a craving. Buying on impulse and eating and drinking to excess are attempts to alleviate stress.
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To quietly work away at disposing of your own excess is actually the best way of dealing with a family that doesn’t tidy.
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The meaning of a photo lies in the excitement and joy you feel when taking it.
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Never discard anything without saying thank you and good-bye.
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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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Clutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong.
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It’s far more important to adorn your home with the things you love than to keep it so bare it lacks anything that brings you joy.
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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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