Clutter has only two possible causes: too much effort is required to put things away or it is unclear where things belong.
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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Your past will become a weight that holds you back and keeps you from living in the here and now. To put things in order means to put your past in order, too.
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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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Cherish the things you love. Cherish yourself.
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We may think that we have stored things to suit our behavior, but usually we have unconsciously adjusted our actions to match where things are stored.
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No matter how wonderful things used to be, we cannot live in the past. The joy and excitement we feel here and now are more important.
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Tidying orders and relaxes the mind.
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Clutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong.
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The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.
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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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Don’t you think it is unnatural for us to possess things that don’t bring us joy or things that we don’t really need?
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The real tragedy is to live your entire life without anything that brings you joy and never even realize it.
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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 live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
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Letting go is even more important than adding.
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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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