Our parents demanded that we clean up our rooms, but they too, had never been trained in how to do that. When it comes to tidying, we are all self-taught.
MARIE KONDOIt is only when you put your house in order that your furniture and decorations come to life.
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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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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The true purpose of a present is to be received.
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The essence of effective storage is this: designate a spot for every last thing you own.
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Putting your house in order is the magic that creates a vibrant and happy life.
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People who use the KonMari Method never revert to clutter again.
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When deciding how to spend your time, remember: Don’t trade an activity you’d love to pursue for a reward you don’t value.
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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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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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Caring for your possessions is the best way to motivate them to support you, their owner.
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Cherish the things you love. Cherish yourself.
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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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Taking good care of your things leads to taking good care of yourself.
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I have yet to see a house that lacked sufficient storage. The real problem is that we have far more than we need or want.
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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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The real tragedy is to live your entire life without anything that brings you joy and never even realize it.
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But when we really delve into the reasons for why we can’t let something go, there are only two: an attachment to the past or a fear for the future.
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If you use the right method and concentrate your efforts on eliminating clutter thoroughly and completely within a short span of time, you’ll see instant results that will empower you to keep your space in order after.
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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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The best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
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Your storage space is your private paradise, so personalize it to the fullest.
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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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The meaning of a photo lies in the excitement and joy you feel when taking it.
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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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Tidy a little a day and you’ll be tidying forever.
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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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