Keep Quote by Marie Kondo
“Effective tidying involves only three essential actions. All you need to do is take the time to examine every item you own, decide whether or not you want to keep it, then choose where to put what you keep. Designate a place for each thing.”
About This Quote
Effective tidying requires examining items, deciding what to keep, and assigning each a designated place.
In simple terms: Examine, decide, assign a place for each item.
Simplify space by purposeful organization.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- moving homes
- seasonal cleaning
- daily routines
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria help you decide what to keep?
- How can you maintain the system long‑term?
People may struggle with letting go of items.