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We 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 Kondo

I believe that tidying is a celebration, a special send-off for those things that will be departing from the house, and therefore I dress accordingly.
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Believe Celebration Home Myself
Never, ever tie up your stockings. Never, ever ball up your socks. ―Marie Kondo
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Clothes Tying Yourself
Everyone needs a sanctuary.
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Need One Liner Sanctuary
Just because you dispose of something does not mean you give up past experiences or your identity.
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Dispose Experience Identity Past
Reducing the amount of stuff in our space also reduces the amount of dust, and we actually clean more often.
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Cleaning Reduce Space
If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
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Definition Family Live Space Storage
The ultimate secret of success is this: If you tidy up in one shot, rather than little by little, you can dramatically change your mindset.
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Change Drama Mindset Secret Shot Ultimate Yourself
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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Home Need Problem Reality Storage
Your real life begins after putting your house in order.
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Beginning Home Life Order Reality Yourself
Follow your intuition and all will be well.
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Follow Health Intuition Willing
Discard first, store later.
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Discard Store Throw
To throw away what you no longer need is neither wasteful nor shameful.
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Away Need Shame Waste
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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Dreams Happiness Imagination Lifestyle Space Yourself
Caring for your possessions is the best way to motivate them to support you, their owner.
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Best Care Motivational Possession Way Yourself
Believe what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?
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Believe Happiness Heart Myself
If you want to meet a beautiful home that is just right for you, take good care of the one you live in now.
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Beautiful Care Goodness Home Live Right

We 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.

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We 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.

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