“The space in which we live should be for the person we are becoming now. Not for the person we were in… — Marie Kondō Copy Share Image
“If you tidy your house all at once, you’ll rebound. It’s better to make it a habit to do a little at… — Marie Kondō Copy Share Image
“In the end, people are unable to discard things either because they are attached to the past or afraid of the future.” — Marie Kondō Copy Share Image
“The recent trend in Japan is to utilize time in the early morning to take seminars.” — Marie Kondō Copy Share Image
Being packed all the time, even when not in use, must feel something like going to bed on an empty stomach. — Marie Kondo Copy Share Image
“Rather than buying something to make do for now, wait until you have completed the entire process and then take your time… — Marie Kondō Copy Share Image
“It is not our memories but the person we have become because of those past experiences that we should treasure. This is… — Marie Kondō Copy Share Image
“While not exactly a meditative state, there are times when I am cleaning that I can quietly commune with myself. The work… — Marie Kondō Copy Share Image
Effective tidying involves only three essential actions. All you need to do is take the time to examine every item you own,… — Marie Kondo Copy Share Image
“But when we're caught up in the past and fear for the future, being unable to discard means that we can't see,… — Marie Kondō Copy Share Image
Attachment to the past and fears concerning the future not only govern the way you select the things you own but also… — Marie Kondo Copy Share Image
“By handling each sentimental item and deciding what to discard, you process your past. If you just stow these things away in… — Marie Kondō Copy Share Image
I had been so focused on what to discard, on attacking the unwanted obstacles around me, that I had forgotten to cherish the things… — Marie Kondo Copy Share
“If you tidy your house all at once, you’ll rebound. It’s better to make it a habit to do a little at a time.” — Marie Kondō Copy Share
Being packed all the time, even when not in use, must feel something like going to bed on an empty stomach. — Marie Kondo Copy Share
I'd like to tidy up the entire planet. I would go anywhere if there were something that needs tidying. — Marie Kondo Copy Share
“By handling each sentimental item and deciding what to discard, you process your past. If you just stow these things away in a drawer… — Marie Kondō Copy Share
“The space in which we live should be for the person we are becoming now. Not for the person we were in the past.” — Marie Kondō Copy Share
I recommend tidying by category, not by place. For example, instead of deciding that today you'll tidy a particular room, set goals such as… — Marie Kondo Copy Share
“By acknowledging their contribution and letting them go with gratitude, you will be able to truly put the things you own, and your life,… — Marie Kondō Copy Share
Keep only those things that speak to your heart. Then take the plunge and discard all the rest. By doing this, you can reset… — Marie Kondo Copy Share
Once you learn to choose your belongings properly, you will be left with only the amount that fits perfectly in the space you own. — Marie Kondo Copy Share
I had a slight hope the phrase 'spark joy' might become popular, as it was the keyword that I wanted to put forward in… — Marie Kondo Copy Share
“The recent trend in Japan is to utilize time in the early morning to take seminars.” — Marie Kondō Copy Share
