The essence of effective storage is this: designate a spot for every last thing you own.
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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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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The meaning of a photo lies in the excitement and joy you feel when taking it.
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You could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.
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Clutter also adversely affects health. According to a study by scientists at UCLA, being surrounded by too many things increases cortisol levels, a primary stress hormone.
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Never, ever tie up your stockings. Never, ever ball up your socks. ―Marie Kondo
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I’m sure most of us have been scolded for not tidying up our rooms, but how many of our parents consciously taught us how to tidy as part of our upbringing?
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In essence, tidying ought to be the act of restoring balance among people, their possessions, and the house they live in.
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Keep only those things that speak to your heart. Then take the plunge and discard all the rest. By doing this, you can reset your life and embark on a new lifestyle.
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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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People with large book collections are almost always diligent learners.
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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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Storage, after all, is the sacred act of choosing a home for my belongings.
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Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.
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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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The purpose of a letter is fulfilled the moment it is received.
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