I begin my course with these words: Tidying is a special event. Don’t do it every day.
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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A joy-filled home is like your own personal art museum
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Letting go is even more important than adding.
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Start with clothes, then move on to books, papers, komono (miscellany), and finally things with sentimental value.
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The meaning of a photo lies in the excitement and joy you feel when taking it.
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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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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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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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Taking good care of your things leads to taking good care of yourself.
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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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One reason so many of us never succeed at tidying is because we have too much stuff.
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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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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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Just because you dispose of something does not mean you give up past experiences or your identity.
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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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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 live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
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People with large book collections are almost always diligent learners.
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Believe what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?
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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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Cherish the things you love. Cherish yourself.
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Everyone needs a sanctuary.
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Follow your intuition and all will be well.
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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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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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