I begin my course with these words: Tidying is a special event. Don’t do it every day.
MARIE KONDOIf 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.
More Marie Kondo Quotes
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Discard first, store later.
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If you live with your family, first clearly define separate storage spaces for each family member.
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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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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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Storage, after all, is the sacred act of choosing a home for my belongings.
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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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Follow your intuition and all will be well.
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It is only when you put your house in order that your furniture and decorations come to life.
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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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Believe what your heart tells you when you ask, Does this spark joy?
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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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Your storage space is your private paradise, so personalize it to the fullest.
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In 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.
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Just because you dispose of something does not mean you give up past experiences or your identity.
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Warranties are only used once a year if at all. What point is there in carefully sorting and separating them when the odds that they will be needed are so low?
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