“people who use the KonMari Method never revert to clutter again.” — Marie Kondō Clutter Copy Share Image
“Taking good care of your things leads to taking good care of yourself.” — Marie Kondō Care Copy Share Image
“The recent trend in Japan is to utilize time in the early morning to take seminars.” — Marie Kondō Early morning Copy Share Image
Changing lifestyle habits acquired over many years is often extremely difficult. — Marie Kondo Changing life Copy Share Image
I recommend tidying by category, not by place. For example, instead of deciding that today you'll tidy a particular room, set goals… — Marie Kondo Books 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… — Marie Kondo Cherish 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 Time Copy Share Image
I have an image in my mind of what I want, whether it's a light jacket or a one-piece. I can tell… — Marie Kondo I can Copy Share Image
“The space in which we live should be for the person we are becoming now. Not for the person we were in… — Marie Kondō Letting go 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 Habit Copy Share Image
Keep only those things that speak to your heart. Then take the plunge and discard all the rest. By doing this, you… — Marie Kondo Discard 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 Past Copy Share Image
“Start with clothes, then move on to books, papers, komono (miscellany), and finally things with sentimental value. If you reduce what you… — Marie Kondō Books 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 Keepsakes Copy Share Image
It's going to be labor-intensive and time-consuming, but you need to take all the books down and put them on the floor.… — Marie Kondo Book 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 Keep Copy Share Image
“By acknowledging their contribution and letting them go with gratitude, you will be able to truly put the things you own, and… — Marie Kondō Acknowledging Copy Share Image
“Books you have read have already been experienced and their content is inside you, even if you don’t remember. So when deciding… — Marie Kondō Book Copy Share Image
For kids, it's best to teach them how to fold their clothes first. Kids will be able to fold their clothes at… — Marie Kondo Best Copy Share Image
“When you stand in front of a closet that has been reorganized so that the clothes rise to the right, you will… — Marie Kondō Closet Copy Share Image
“If you missed your chance to read a particular book, even if it was recommended to you or is one you have… — Marie Kondō Book Copy Share Image
“hang heavy items on the left side of the closet and light items on the right. Heavy items include those with length,… — Marie Kondō Closet Copy Share Image
“Every object has a different role to play. Not all clothes have come to you to be worn threadbare. It is the… — Marie Kondō Friend 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 Next step Copy Share Image
I'd like to tidy up the entire planet. I would go anywhere if there were something that needs tidying. — Marie Kondo Go Copy Share Image
“After all, what is the point in tidying? If it’s not so that our space and the things in it can bring… — Marie Kondō Happiness Copy Share Image
It's easy to get rid of things when there is an obvious reason for doing so. It's much more difficult when there… — Marie Kondo Difficult Copy Share Image
“The only tasks that you will need to continue for the rest of your life are those of choosing what to keep… — Marie Kondō Discard Copy Share Image
In my case, my size is so small that if I want it but don't buy it, I might miss the opportunity. — Marie Kondo Case Copy Share Image
“The essence of effective storage is this: designate a spot for every last thing you own. If” — Marie Kondō Storage Copy Share Image
Once you learn to choose your belongings properly, you will be left with only the amount that fits perfectly in the space… — Marie Kondo Belongings Copy Share Image
I will only purchase what fits me. If I want to lose weight, I do that first and then go shopping. — Marie Kondo Go Copy Share Image
I used to clean my brother and sister's rooms. And I would go to friends' houses and clean their rooms, too. — Marie Kondo Brother Copy Share Image
I had a slight hope the phrase 'spark joy' might become popular, as it was the keyword that I wanted to put… — Marie Kondo First place Copy Share Image
“I’m sure most of us have been scolded for not tidying up our rooms, but how many of our parents consciously taught… — Marie Kondō Parenting Copy Share Image
The process of facing and selecting our possessions can be quite painful. It forces us to confront our imperfections and inadequacies and… — Marie Kondo Choices 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 Being Copy Share Image
