Don’t forget that the god of tidying up is always on your side as long as you are committed to getting it done.
MARIE KONDODon’t forget that the god of tidying up is always on your side as long as you are committed to getting it done.
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 KONDOThe best method is to experiment and enjoy the process.
MARIE KONDOThe true purpose of a present is to be received.
MARIE KONDOMany people have equated my tidying method with minimalism, but it’s quite different.
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.
MARIE KONDOYou could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.
MARIE KONDONever discard anything without saying thank you and good-bye.
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 KONDOThe ultimate secret of success is this: If you tidy up in one shot, rather than little by little, you can dramatically change your mindset.
MARIE KONDOKeep 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.
MARIE KONDOOne reason so many of us never succeed at tidying is because we have too much stuff.
MARIE KONDONo 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.
MARIE KONDOIf you want to meet a beautiful home that is just right for you, take good care of the one you live in now.
MARIE KONDOTidying is the act of confronting yourself.
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