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1. black
2. grey
3. blue
4. red
5. brown
6. white

Tidying is the act of confronting yourself.

Marie Kondo

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  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.

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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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  The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.

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  All you need to do is take the time to sit down and examine each item you own, decide whether you want to keep or discard it, and then choose where to put what you keep.

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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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  If you use the right method and concentrate your efforts on eliminating clutter thoroughly and completely within a short span of time, you’ll see instant results that will empower you to keep your space in order after.

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  Being surrounded by things that bring joy makes you happy

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  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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  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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  Your storage space is your private paradise, so personalize it to the fullest.

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  Tidying your physical space allows you to tend to your psychological space.

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  Clutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong.

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  To quietly work away at disposing of your own excess is actually the best way of dealing with a family that doesn’t tidy.

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  Only you can know what kind of environment makes you feel happy.

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  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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  Storage, after all, is the sacred act of choosing a home for my belongings.

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