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.
MARIE KONDOTo 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.
MARIE KONDOThe best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
MARIE KONDOTherefore, storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out.
MARIE KONDOJust because you dispose of something does not mean you give up past experiences or your identity.
MARIE KONDOWe 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.
MARIE KONDOFollow your intuition and all will be well.
MARIE KONDOTidying orders and relaxes the mind.
MARIE KONDOTaking good care of your things leads to taking good care of yourself.
MARIE KONDOEven if we remain unaware of it, our belongings really work hard for us, carrying out their respective roles each day to support our lives.
MARIE KONDOThe lives of those who tidy thoroughly and completely, in a single shot, are without exception dramatically altered.
MARIE KONDOIn 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.
MARIE KONDODiscard first, store later.
MARIE KONDOPutting your house in order is the magic that creates a vibrant and happy life.
MARIE KONDOA person’s awareness and perspective on his or her own lifestyle are far more important than any skill at sorting, storing, or whatever.
MARIE KONDOLetting go is even more important than adding.
MARIE KONDOI begin my course with these words: Tidying is a special event. Don’t do it every day.
MARIE KONDO