Everyone needs a sanctuary.
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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Clutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong.
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The essence of effective storage is this: designate a spot for every last thing you own.
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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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One reason so many of us never succeed at tidying is because we have too much stuff.
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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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Never discard anything without saying thank you and good-bye.
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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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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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The real tragedy is to live your entire life without anything that brings you joy and never even realize it.
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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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Tidy a little a day and you’ll be tidying forever.
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Being surrounded by things that bring joy makes you happy
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To truly cherish the things that are important to you, you must first discard those that have outlived their purpose. To throw away what you no longer need is neither wasteful nor shameful.
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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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To throw away what you no longer need is neither wasteful nor shameful.
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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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To quietly work away at disposing of your own excess is actually the best way of dealing with a family that doesn’t tidy.
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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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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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Your storage space is your private paradise, so personalize it to the fullest.
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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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When your room is clean and uncluttered, you have no choice but to examine your inner state.
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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.
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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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You could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.
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