we should be choosing what we want to keep, not what we want to get rid of.

The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.

people who can’t stay tidy can be categorised into just three types: the ‘can’t-throw-it-away’ type, the ‘can’t-put-it-back’ type and the ‘first-two-combined’ type.

I recommend you throw out anything that does not fall into one of three categories: currently in use, needed for a limited period of time, and must be kept indefinitely.

It is not our memories but the person we have become because of those past experiences that we should treasure.

Gathering every item in one place is essential to this process because it gives you an accurate grasp of how much you have. Most people are shocked at the sheer volume, which is often at least twice what they imagined. By collecting things in one spot, you can also compare items that are similar in design, making it easier to decide if you want to

For the first category – clothing – I recommend dividing items further into the following subcategories to increase efficiency: Tops (shirts, sweaters, etc.) Bottoms (trousers, skirts, etc.) Clothes that should be hung (jackets, coats, suits, etc.) Socks Underwear Handbags, etc. Extra items (scarves, belts, hats, etc.) Clothes for specific events

Gathering every item in one place is essential to this process because it gives you an accurate grasp of how much you have.

to return things to where they belong. Therefore, storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out.