To throw away what you no longer need is neither wasteful nor shameful.
MARIE KONDOBeing surrounded by things that bring joy makes you happy
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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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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You could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.
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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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Reducing the amount of stuff in our space also reduces the amount of dust, and we actually clean more often.
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Your storage space is your private paradise, so personalize it to the fullest.
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In Japan, we say that words make our reality. The words we see and with which we come into contact tend to bring about events of the same nature.
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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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One reason so many of us never succeed at tidying is because we have too much stuff.
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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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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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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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A joy-filled home is like your own personal art museum
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People with large book collections are almost always diligent learners.
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Be sure to completely finish the first task before starting the next.
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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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