Now imagine yourself living in a space that contains only things that spark joy. Isn’t this the lifestyle you dream of?
MARIE KONDO
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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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Putting your house in order is the magic that creates a vibrant and happy life.
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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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Believe what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?
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If you have reduced your possessions but feel no joy at home, try gathering selected items that you really love in one spot to create your own special space.
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You could say that tidying orders the mind while cleaning purifies it.
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Being surrounded by things that bring joy makes you happy
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I begin my course with these words: Tidying is a special event. Don’t do it every day.
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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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Your real life begins after putting your house in order.
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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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Even if we remain unaware of it, our belongings really work hard for us, carrying out their respective roles each day to support our lives.
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Cherish the things you love. Cherish yourself.
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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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Tidying is just a tool, not the final destination. The true goal should be to establish the lifestyle you want most once your house has been put in order.
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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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