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.
MARIE KONDOAlthough we can get to know ourselves better by sitting down and analyzing our characteristics or by listening to others’ perspectives on us, I believe that tidying is the best way.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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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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Being surrounded by things that bring joy makes you happy
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Be sure to completely finish the first task before starting the next.
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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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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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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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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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Reducing the amount of stuff in our space also reduces the amount of dust, and we actually clean more often.
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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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If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
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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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We live in this moment. Who you are now is more important than memories of your past. Be good to yourself.
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Believe what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?
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The best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
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When people revert to clutter no matter how much they tidy, it is not their room or their belongings but their way of thinking that is at fault.
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