“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 Discard 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 Compelling reason 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
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
The objective of cleaning is not just to clean, but to feel happiness living within that environment. — Marie Kondo Cleaning 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
A lot of people agree that tidying is connected to how we live, and even though, outside of Japan, houses might be… — Marie Kondo Live 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
“Tidying in the end is just a physical act. The work involved can be broadly divided into two kinds: deciding whether or… — Marie Kondō Dispose 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
“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
“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
It's human nature to take the easy route and leap at storage methods that promise quick and convenient ways to remove visible… — Marie Kondo Clutter 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
It's important to understand your ownership pattern because it is an expression of the values that guide your life. The question of… — Marie Kondo Guide 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 Attachment Copy Share Image
“Despite the fact that coins are perfectly good cash, they are treated with far less respect than paper money.” — Marie Kondō Money 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 Folding 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
“I feel that noise makes it harder to hear the internal dialogue between the owner and his or her belongings.” — Marie Kondō Communication 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
The inside of a house or apartment after decluttering has much in common with a Shinto shrine... a place where there are… — Marie Kondo Clear 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
“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
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
There's no need to let your family know the details of what you throw out or donate. You can leave communal spaces… — Marie Kondo Details 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
“People have trouble discarding things that they could still use (functional value), that contain helpful information (informational value), and that have sentimental… — Marie Kondō Emotional Value 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 Discard Copy Share Image
Have gratitude for the things you're discarding. By giving gratitude, you're giving closure to the relationship with that object, and by doing… — Marie Kondo Giving Copy Share Image
To truly cherish the things that are important to you, you must first discard those that have outlived their purpose. And if… — Marie Kondo Cherish Copy Share Image
The objects you decide to keep, the ones that gave you the spark of joy? Treasure them from now on. When you… — Marie Kondo Good Copy Share Image
The best way to find out what we really need is to get rid of what we don't. Quests to faraway places… — Marie Kondo Adventure Copy Share Image
