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.
MARIE KONDOActivity 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.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
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The essence of effective storage is this: designate a spot for every last thing you own.
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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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You could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.
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I recommend you dispose of anything that does not fall into one of three categories: currently in use, needed for a limited period of time, or must be kept indefinitely.
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People who use the KonMari Method never revert to clutter again.
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Human beings can only truly cherish a limited number of things at one time. As I am both lazy and forgetful, I can’t take proper care of too many things.
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As for you, pour your time and passion into what brings you the most joy, your mission in life.
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Many people have equated my tidying method with minimalism, but it’s quite different.
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Therefore, storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out.
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Tidying your physical space allows you to tend to your psychological space.
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Taking good care of your things leads to taking good care of yourself.
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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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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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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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