Introduction |
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1 Why can't I keep my house in order? |
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You can't tidy if you've never learned how |
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A tidying marathon doesn't cause rebound |
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Tidy a little a day and you'll be tidying forever |
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Why you should aim for perfection |
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The moment you start you reset your life |
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Storage experts are hoarders |
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Sort by category, not by location |
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Don't change the method to suit your personality |
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Make tidying a special event, not a daily chore |
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2 Finish discarding first |
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Start by discarding, all at once, intensely and completely |
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Before you start, visualize your destination |
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Selection criterion: does it spark joy? |
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Starting with mementos spells certain failure |
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Don't let your family see |
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If you're mad at your family, your room may be the cause |
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What you don't need, your family doesn't either |
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Tidying is a dialogue with one's self |
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What to do when you can't throw something away |
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3 Tidying by category works like magic |
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Tidying order: follow the correct order of categories |
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Clothing: place every item of clothing in the house on the floor |
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Loungewear: downgrading to "loungewear" is taboo |
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Clothing storage: fold it right and solve your storage problems |
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How to fold: the best way to fold for perfect appearance |
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Arranging clothes: the secret to energizing your closet |
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Storing socks: treat your socks and stockings with respect |
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Seasonal clothes: eliminate the need to store off-season clothes |
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Storing books: put all your books on the floor |
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Unread books: "sometime" means "never" |
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Books to keep: those that belong in the hall of fame |
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Sorting papers: rule of thumb---discard everything |
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All about papers: how to organize troublesome papers |
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Komono (miscellaneous items): keep things because you love them---not "just because" |
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Common types of komono: disposables |
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Small change: make "into my wallet" your motto |
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Sentimental items: your parents' home is not a haven for mementos |
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Photos: cherish who you are now |
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Astounding stockpiles I have seen |
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Reduce until you reach the point where something clicks |
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Follow your intuition and all will be well |
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4 Storing your things to make your life shine |
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Designate a place for each thing |
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Discard first, store later |
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Storage: pursue ultimate simplicity |
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Don't scatter storage spaces |
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Forget about "flow planning" and "frequency of use" |
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Never pile things: vertical storage is the key |
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No need for commercial storage items |
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The best way to store bags is in another bag |
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153 | (2) |
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Items that usurp floor space belong in the closet |
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Keep things out of the bath and the kitchen sink |
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Make the top shelf of the bookcase your personal shrine |
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Decorate your closet with your secret delights |
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Unpack and de-tag new clothes immediately |
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Don't underestimate the "noise" of written information |
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Appreciate your possessions and gain strong allies |
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5 The magic of tidying dramatically transforms your life |
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Put your house in order and discover what you really want to do |
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The magic effect of tidying |
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Gaining confidence in life through the magic of tidying |
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An attachment to the past or anxiety about the future |
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Learning that you can do without |
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Your possessions want to help you |
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Your living space affects your body |
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Is it true that tidying increases good fortune? |
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How to identify what is truly precious |
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Being surrounded by things that spark joy makes you happy |
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Your real life begins after putting your house in order |
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Afterword |
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About the author |
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Index |
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