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
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
“Thank you for giving me joy when I bought you,” or “Thank you for teaching me what doesn’t suit me,” and let… — Marie Kondō Joy Copy Share Image
My head was full of tidying tips, and I had complete, albeit misguided, confidence that I could tidy any place. — Marie Kondo Complete 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
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
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
“The only tasks that you will need to continue for the rest of your life are those of choosing what to keep… — Marie Kondō Life 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
“Taking good care of your things leads to taking good care of yourself.” — 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 Memory Copy Share Image
“To truly cherish the things that are important to you, you must first discard those that have outlived their purpose. To get… — Marie Kondō Copy Share Image
Changing lifestyle habits acquired over many years is often extremely difficult. — Marie Kondo Changing life 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 Fashion 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
“The essence of effective storage is this: designate a spot for every last thing you own. If” — Marie Kondō 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
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
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
“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
“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
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
People cannot change their tidying habits without first changing their way of thinking. — Marie Kondo Cannot Copy Share Image
“You may have wanted to read it when you bought it, but if you haven’t read it by now, the book’s purpose… — Marie Kondō Book Copy Share Image
“Japanese people quickly grasp the pleasure that comes from folding clothes, almost as if they are genetically programmed for this task.” — Marie Kondō Japanese Copy Share Image
