Be sure to completely finish the first task before starting the next.
MARIE KONDOBeing surrounded by things that bring joy makes you happy
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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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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If you are going to buy clothes, choose them with the intention of welcoming them into your home and caring for them.
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Never, ever tie up your stockings. Never, ever ball up your socks. ―Marie Kondo
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Tidying is the act of confronting yourself.
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The best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
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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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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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Follow your intuition and all will be well.
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Clutter has only two possible causes: too much effort is required to put things away or it is unclear where things belong.
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If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
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Clutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong.
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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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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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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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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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