It's easy to get rid of things when there is an obvious reason for doing so. It's much more difficult when there is no compelling reason.
Marie KondoRead
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 'clothes today, books tomorrow.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
Tidy your belongings by category rather than by location for a more effective decluttering process.
Marie Kondo emphasizes the importance of decluttering through a categorical approach rather than focusing on individual spaces. By organizing items by type, such as clothes or books, people can more clearly see the extent of their possessions and make more informed decisions about what to keep and what to discard.
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In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a workshop on decluttering to inspire participants to rethink their approach.
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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.
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The objective of cleaning is not just to clean, but to feel happiness living within that environment.
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Have gratitude for the things you're discarding. By giving gratitude, you're giving closure to the relationship with that object, and by doing so, it becomes a lot easier to let go.
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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. Take them down and spread them in one area. Physically pick each book up, one by one. If the book inspires you, keep it. If not, it goes out. That's the standard by which you decide.
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