Tidy a little a day and you’ll be tidying forever.
MARIE KONDOAll 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.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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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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People who use the KonMari Method never revert to clutter again.
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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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Many people have equated my tidying method with minimalism, but it’s quite different.
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Discard first, store later.
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Tidying your physical space allows you to tend to your psychological space.
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Caring for your possessions is the best way to motivate them to support you, their owner.
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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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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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There 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.
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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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Activity 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.
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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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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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