To throw away what you no longer need is neither wasteful nor shameful.
MARIE KONDOThere 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.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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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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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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Don’t you think it is unnatural for us to possess things that don’t bring us joy or things that we don’t really need?
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You could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.
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Tidying orders and relaxes the mind.
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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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Tidying is the act of confronting yourself.
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Your past will become a weight that holds you back and keeps you from living in the here and now. To put things in order means to put your past in order, too.
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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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Everyone needs a sanctuary.
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Tidying your physical space allows you to tend to your psychological 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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The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.
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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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Being surrounded by things that bring joy makes you happy
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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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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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Therefore, storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out.
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Cherish the things you love. Cherish yourself.
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Tidying is just a tool, not the final destination. The true goal should be to establish the lifestyle you want most once your house has been put in order.
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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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The essence of effective storage is this: designate a spot for every last thing you own.
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Believe what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?
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If you want to meet a beautiful home that is just right for you, take good care of the one you live in now.
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